WHO: Saudi Arabia Confirms $500 Million Pledge to GPEI to End Polio in Afghanistan, Pakistan
Saudi Arabia reaffirms its $500 Million pledge to GPEI, supporting polio eradication in Pakistan, Afghanistan amid funding shifts.
February 25, 2025
Afghanistan Launches Polio Campaign to Vaccinate 1.3M Children
Afghanistan launches a four-day polio campaign to vaccinate 1.3M children after a new polio case in Badghis province.
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Japan, UNHCR Sign $6 Million Deal to Aid Afghan Returnees
Japan and UNHCR sign a $6 Million deal to aid Afghan returnees, boosting self-reliance and livelihoods across 13 provinces.
![UK-based Afghan council hosts Birmingham event urging sustained aid for Afghanistan amid poverty and humanitarian crisis. [Image via Tolo News]](https://pakasiayouthforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/vlcsnap-2025-02-24-20h28m23s409.webp)
Birmingham Hosts Event to Support Ongoing Aid to Afghanistan
UK-based Afghan council hosts Birmingham event urging sustained aid for Afghanistan amid poverty and humanitarian crisis.
Torkham Border Closure: A Challenge for People, Not Just States
The Torkham border closure, now in its fourth day, disrupts lives on both sides, halting trade and stranding travelers. The humanitarian cost of the political and security tensions is felt deeply by the people.
Pakistan’s Population Challenge: A Crisis or an Opportunity?
Pakistan’s population growth is a challenge and an opportunity. Effective family planning, cultural sensitivity, and women’s empowerment are key to balancing demographic growth with sustainable development.