At least 30 children die from drug shortages in Pakistan after sectarian violence Key roads closed in Kurram, a hotbed of sectarian violence between Shia and Sunni Muslims for decades The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2024
Villain to some, hero to others: Asif Ali Zardari returns as Pakistan president Few have been such a constant, and often controversial, presence in Pakistani politics as widower of Benazir Bhutto The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2024
Senior Pakistan official admits election rigging as protests grip country Confession by Punjab commissioner exacerbates tension over legitimacy of February general election results The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2024
Sticks, stones, and bullet wounds in Haldwani On February 8, 2024, municipal authorities in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, demolished a mosque and a madrasa claiming they were illegal structures. Consequent clash between the residents of the area and the police has claimed five lives The Hindu · Feb 16, 2024
BMW driver who changed number plates after caught speeding 10 times sentenced Zahid Hussain committed 10 speeding offences mainly on the A13 in east London Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2023
Bangladesh’s ongoing political crisis is ‘high risk’ for fragile economy Experts attribute the current economic downfall to an oligarchy of political elites entrenched in Sheikh Hasina regime. Al Jazeera · Nov 15, 2023
Analysts warn that Pakistan’s anti-migrant crackdown risks radicalizing deported Afghans Analysts say that Pakistan’s crackdown on undocumented migrants risks radicalizing Afghans who have been forced out of the country The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2023
Pakistan announces big crackdown on migrants in the country illegally, including 1.7 million Afghans Pakistan’s government has announced a major crackdown on migrants in the country illegally, saying it would expel them starting next month The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023
Will trade in rupees with India benefit Bangladesh? The new arrangement will definitely benefit India. But its benefits for Bangladesh are questionable, experts say. Al Jazeera · Aug 10, 2023
Islamic State says it carried out Pakistan suicide bombing that killed 54 Blast took place at political rally for a pro-Taliban party as country faces a rising tide of militant attacks The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2023
Islamist militants have Pakistan's police in their crosshairs Atop a police outpost in northwest Pakistan, Faizanullah Khan stands behind a stack of sandbags and peers through the sight of an anti-aircraft gun, scanning the terrain along the unofficial boundary with the country's restive former tribal areas. Reuters · Feb 27, 2023
Inflation, unrest challenge Bangladesh's 'miracle economy' Bangladesh's economic miracle is under severe strain as fuel price hikes amplify public frustrations over rising costs for food and other necessities The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2022
Culpability for the Pakistan floods rests with the Pakistani government and rich countries Nearly a third of Pakistan still remains submerged after catastrophic flooding. The country’s administration has denied responsibility for the crisis and blamed wealthier nations that produce the bulk of global carbon emissions for the unfolding climate disaster. The Conversation · Sep 12, 2022
Shehbaz Sharif: the diligent administrator now PM of Pakistan While brother Nawaz was often seen as pulling in the crowds, poetry-loving Shehbaz has reputation for capability The Guardian - UK · Apr 11, 2022
The News Lens · Mar 22, 2022 Ukraine War: Asian Nations Feel Economic Brunt of Conflict India, Bangladesh, and Southeast Asian countries are all feeling economic strain triggered by the war. India’s edible oil market and exports are suffering, while Bangladesh-Russia trade has taken a hit due to sanctions.