Pakistan’s economic revival is a central responsibility of his government, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told the United Nations General Assembly on September 24, citing structural reforms and fiscal discipline that …
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President Trump Credits Tariff Threats, Personal Ties for Ending Eight Wars at UNGA
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 10 minutes readUnited Nations, New York: President Donald Trump told world leaders at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 22, 2026, in New York that his …
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Afghanistan’s Post-American Geopolitical Balancing Act
by Sanjay Upadhya 6 minutes readFive years after the Taliban took back Kabul, the situation in Afghanistan remains complicated. Although the long war has largely ended, the Taliban now controls nearly the entire country. There …
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DC South Asian Film Festival Marks 15th Anniversary
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe DC South Asian Film Festival (DCSAFF) will mark its 15th anniversary this September under the theme “Bridging Cultures Through Cinema,” highlighting its commitment to showcasing diverse South Asian stories …
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Nearly 1 in 16 Internet-Using Children in Pakistan Faced Online Sexual Exploitation: UNICEF
by UNIby UNI 5 minutes readNearly 1 in 16 internet-using children aged 12 to 17 in Pakistan experienced at least one form of technology-facilitated sexual exploitation and abuse in a single year, affecting approximately 1.5 …
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South Asia Notes: The US-India-Pakistan Triangle
by Elizabeth Roche 4 minutes readUS Ambassador to India, Serio Gor, was on a two-day trip to Kashmir starting August 19. The visit was important as it was the first standalone one since India revoked …
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Pakistan Defeats South Africa in Shootout to Finish 11th
by Prabhjot Singh 2 minutes readFormer champion Pakistan rallied twice to draw 4-4 with South Africa before winning the penalty shootout 4-3 to finish 11th in the men’s FIH Hockey World Cup at Wagener Stadium …
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Pakistan Expresses Optimism Over Renewed Proposal Between Iran and Oman for Reopening Strait of Hormuz
by UNIby UNI 2 minutes readThe Pakistani government voiced optimism Thursday about an emerging proposal from Iran and Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but stressed that ultimately the decision would rest with Tehran …
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Bangladesh Positively Considering Joining Mecca Defense Pact if Member States Present Formal Invite
by UNIby UNI 2 minutes readBangladesh will positively consider joining the recently signed Mecca Defense Pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan if the member states formally propose its inclusion, Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman said …
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Pakistan Positioned to Expand Role in Global Halal Economy
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readPakistan is well positioned to strengthen its role in the global halal economy, according to Yousef Hassan Khalawi, secretary-general of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development. Speaking during a …