Asia Pakistan Many of Pakistan's best female karate players belong to the Hazara ethnic minority, who live in isolated ghettos bordered by checkpoints; for many Hazara women, karate is a way to fight back and break out of the restrictions they face
Asia Pakistan Anita Karim, Pakistan’s first female MMA fighter, is breaking barriers in a male-dominated sport, inspiring young women; known as “The Arm Collector,” she excels internationally despite societal challenges reshaping local perceptions of female fighters
Asia Pakistan A court in Rawalpindi sentenced four men to death for allegedly sharing blasphemous content online; the decision highlights the country’s strict blasphemy laws, which human rights groups have criticized for being misused or harshly enforced
Asia Pakistan The Reko Diq mine, located in Chagai, Balochistan, will begin gold and copper production by 2028 under Barrick Gold’s leadership; with major investments planned, the project aims to boost exports, though local refining capacity remains a challenge
Asia Pakistan Under Pakistan’s Hajj Policy 2025, women can perform Hajj without a male guardian, but with previous written consent from a parent or spouse and in the company of trustworthy female companions