South Asia
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Pakistan: Blast at BNP rally kills 14 in Quetta
QUETTA– A powerful explosion struck a Balochistan National Party (BNP) rally in Quetta on Tuesday evening, killing at least 14…
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Two Years After Jaranwala Attacks, Pakistan’s Christians Still Await Justice
Karachi– Pakistan’s Christian minority — about 1.6 per cent of the population — continues to face systemic persecution and marginalisation,…
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Report: China Using Digital Repression to Erode Tibet’s Cultural Identity
BEIJING– China has stepped up a sweeping campaign of digital authoritarianism in Tibet since 2019, cutting off Tibetans from one…
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Xi’s Tibet visit signals bid for leverage over India in border, security talks: Report
BEIJING– Chinese President Xi Jinping’s recent visit to Tibet underscores Beijing’s push to build strategic advantages in the region, positioning…
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Pakistan’s Forgotten Buddhists and Decaying Heritage Reflect a Legacy of Neglect
Naypyidaw– Once the cradle of Buddhism’s Gandhara civilization, Pakistan now stands as a stark reminder of neglect, decay, and cultural…
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Yunus Says Bangladesh “Stable Enough” to Hold Elections in February 2026
Dhaka– Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus said Monday that the country is ready to move toward elections in early 2026,…
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Rights Group Warns of Widespread Sexual Violence Against Minorities in Bangladesh
DHAKA– A U.S.-based human rights organization is sounding the alarm over what it describes as “pandemic levels” of sexual violence…
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Imran Khan’s Nephews Arrested in Connection with May 9 Riots, Sent to Police Custody
ISLAMABAD– Pakistani authorities have arrested two nephews of former Prime Minister Imran Khan in connection with the May 9, 2023,…
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Pakistan won’t end covert war in Kashmir, will keep issue burning: Ex-TTP commander Ehsanullah Ehsan
By Saurabh Sharma New Delhi– Former Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Spokesperson Ehsanullah Ehsan, in an exclusive interview with IANS, made explosive…
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Trump’s Bet on Pakistan Oil Exploration Faces Big Risks, Experts Warn
NEW DELHI– President Donald Trump’s decision to back Pakistan in oil exploration and mining projects may prove to be a costly…
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