![Karachi reported 41,875 polio vaccine refusal cases in 2025, making up 97% of Sindh's total refusals, posing a major challenge. [Image via Dawn]](https://pakasiayouthforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/260941392557531.webp)
Karachi Faces Alarmingly High Polio Vaccine Refusal Cases
Karachi reported 41,875 polio vaccine refusal cases in 2025, making up 97% of Sindh’s total refusals, posing a major challenge.
February 26, 2025
Terrorism and Extremism: A Growing Challenge
Pakistan’s new anti-extremism policy aims to address violent terrorism by blending military force with community outreach.
![IMF urges Pakistan to adopt climate adaptation measures, enforce green codes, prevent encroachments, and boost disaster readiness. [Image via Dawn]](https://pakasiayouthforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2608060288f3543.webp)
IMF Urges Pakistan To Implement Strict Climate Adaptation Measures
IMF urges Pakistan to adopt climate adaptation measures, enforce green codes, prevent encroachments, and boost disaster readiness.
![PM Shehbaz in Tashkent: Pakistan, Uzbekistan to boost bilateral trade to $2bn, sign MoUs, and advance the Trans-Afghan railway project. [Image via PID]](https://pakasiayouthforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/26151335a150ac3-1024x614.webp)
PM Shehbaz Sharif’s Visit To Tashkent: Guard Of Honour And Bilateral Trade Expansion
PM Shehbaz in Tashkent: Pakistan, Uzbekistan to boost bilateral trade to $2bn, sign MoUs, and advance the Trans-Afghan railway project.
Afghanistan Launches Second Round Of Polio Vaccinations Amid Rising Cases
Afghanistan launches its second polio campaign of 2025, aiming to vaccinate 6.3 million children amid rising cases.
![IEA arrests education activist Wazir Khan, sparking outrage over his enforced disappearance and crackdown on dissent. [Image via Amu]](https://pakasiayouthforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Wazir-Khan-1024x576.webp)
IEA Detains Education Activist Amid Growing Concerns
IEA arrests education activist Wazir Khan, sparking outrage over his enforced disappearance and crackdown on dissent.
![The Amu River bank reinforcement project in Takhar, costing 65M Afghanis, aims to curb flooding, protect homes, and create jobs. [Image via Tolo News]](https://pakasiayouthforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/vlcsnap-2025-02-26-09h20m46s390.webp)
Takhar Launches 65M Afghani Amu River Bank Reinforcement Project
The Amu River bank reinforcement project in Takhar, costing 65M Afghanis, aims to curb flooding, protect homes, and create jobs.
![Cultural figures urge completion of Imam Yahya Shrine restoration in Sar-e Pol, a 1,200-year-old historic site. [Image via Tolo News]](https://pakasiayouthforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/vlcsnap-2025-02-26-10h42m52s229.webp)
Cultural Figures Urge Completion Of Imam Yahya Shrine Restoration
Cultural figures urge completion of Imam Yahya Shrine restoration in Sar-e Pol, a 1,200-year-old historic site.
![The Interior Ministry of Afghanistan confirmed 3 foreign nationals and their Afghan interpreter were arrested for "specific reasons". [Image via Tolo News]](https://pakasiayouthforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/قانع.webp)
Three Foreign Nationals And Interpreter Arrested In Afghanistan
The Interior Ministry of Afghanistan confirmed 3 foreign nationals and their Afghan interpreter were arrested for “specific reasons”.
Torkham Crossing Closure Causes Hardship For Travelers And Traders
Torkham crossing closure enters the fourth day, stranding travelers and traders as talks between officials end without results.