![Pakistan and IMF make significant progress toward a Staff-Level Agreement on the $7 Billion loan programme under the EFF. [Image via Business Recoreder]](https://pakasiayouthforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/6574d7e8aa518.webp)
Pakistan, IMF Near Staff-Level Agreement on $7 Billion Loan Programme
Pakistan and IMF make significant progress toward a Staff-Level Agreement on the $7 Billion loan programme under the EFF.
PAYF Bulletin
International Islamophobia Day 2025: UN, Activists Warn of Rising Anti-Muslim Hate
On International Islamophobia Day, leaders urge action against rising anti-Muslim hate, discrimination, and online bigotry.
BLA Attack on Jaffar Express: International Condemnation Follows Deadly Hijacking
Pakistan battles terrorism after the Jaffar Express attack by the BLA, gaining international support amid rising global security concerns.
![Afghanistan signs a contract for the 71-km Wakhan road construction, aiming to boost trade ties with China despite challenges. [Image via Tolo News]](https://pakasiayouthforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/vlcsnap-2025-03-13-18h23m24s961.webp)
Afghanistan, China Agree on Wakhan Road Phase 2 Construction
Afghanistan signs a contract for the 71-km Wakhan road construction, aiming to boost trade ties with China despite challenges.
![Afghanistan-Uzbekistan relations grow with trade, energy, and railway projects, strengthening economic and political ties. [Image via Tolo News]](https://pakasiayouthforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/image-1_3.webp)
Afghanistan-Uzbekistan Economic Relations Reach New Heights
Since the rise of the Islamic Emirate in the 1990s, relations between Uzbekistan and the Islamic Emirate have gone through
![Pakistan accuses Afghanistan-based militants of orchestrating a deadly train attack, but the IEA rejects the allegations as baseless. [Image via AP]](https://pakasiayouthforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/c08fffea-0f5d-49b1-b6d0-b381c3891fcb_w650_r0_s.webp)
IEA Deny Pakistan Claim Of Afghanistan Link To Train Hijack
The IEA have rejected the allegation of Pakistan that Tuesday’s deadly hostage-taking of a train was planned and directed from
![600 individuals complete treatment at Kandahar Rehab Center, gain vocational skills, and receive toolkits for new careers. [Image via Tolo News]](https://pakasiayouthforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/vlcsnap-2025-03-13-11h32m45s849.webp)
Kandahar: 600 Recover from Addiction, Gain Vocational Skills
At least 600 individuals at the Kandahar Drug Rehabilitation Center have successfully completed their treatment and received graduation certificates for
![Türkiye’s ambassador in Kabul highlights Türkiye-Afghanistan ties, emphasizing collaboration in education, trade, and development. [Image via Tolo News]](https://pakasiayouthforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/vlcsnap-2025-03-13-18h58m37s514.webp)
Türkiye Strengthens Ties with Afghanistan, Eyes Broader Cooperation
Cenk Ünal, the Turkish ambassador in Kabul, stated in a program that Ankara is striving to collaborate with Afghanistan in
![EU delegation stresses healthcare access for Afghan women, aiding 95,000+ patients amid IEA restrictions and challenges. [Image via Khaama Press]](https://pakasiayouthforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Health-System-in-Afghanistan-EU-880x495-1.webp)
Over 95,000 Afghan Women Receive Healthcare: EU Delegation
The European Union (EU) delegation in Afghanistan has stated that access to healthcare services for Afghan women and girls is
![WFP urges reopening of Torkham crossing as 47 trucks with UN food aid remain stranded, worsening Afghanistan's food crisis. [Image via Khaama Press]](https://pakasiayouthforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Torkham-closure.webp)
WFP Raises Alarm as 47 UN Food Trucks Stranded at Torkham Crossing
The World Food Program (WFP) in Afghanistan has expressed concern over the continued closure of the Torkham border crossing. The
