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Australia’s $50 million aid to Afghanistan exposes a stark contradiction: support for women continues as Taliban laws erase their rights and dignity amid global silence.
January 30, 2026
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PAYF Bulletin
ECP summons PTI MPA Dr Amjad Ali over alleged assets beyond known income, with possible legal action if the explanation is unsatisfactory.
January 29, 2026
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India’s concealment of the deadly Nipah outbreak endangers players, officials, and fans ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup. Relocating matches to Sri Lanka is
January 29, 2026
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Balochistan’s National Employment Program promises jobs, skills, and entrepreneurship for youth. But success depends on transparency, implementation, and long-term economic reform.
January 29, 2026
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Afghanistan’s new penal framework institutionalizes inequality and undermines civil liberties, especially for women and minorities. The stratified Ta‘zir system concentrates power under the Taliban, eroding
January 29, 2026
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PAYF Pulse
The closure of SIGAR marks the end of an unprecedented experiment in external oversight, exposing both the value and the limits of foreign-led accountability in
January 29, 2026
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Pakistan reaffirms its steadfast support for a sovereign Palestinian state, emphasizing legal legitimacy, humanitarian protection, and regional stability. Islamabad positions itself as a principled actor,
January 29, 2026
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Declaring Law Beyond Question The Taliban Ministry of Justice’s recent assertion that all Taliban laws are fully Sharia-compliant and that any objection constitutes opposition to
January 29, 2026
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PAYF Bulletin
A woman was reportedly abducted at gunpoint in Balochistan on Wednesday. Police and intelligence agencies have launched investigations and rescue operations amid growing security concerns.
January 28, 2026
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PAYF Pulse
The Taliban’s 2026 Criminal Procedure Code institutionalizes hierarchy, gendered subjugation, and sectarian dominance, transforming law into a tool of control. Diplomatic missions warn that this
January 28, 2026
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