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Cricket frenzy, summer heat, regional rivalry sizzle South Asia ahead of Pakistan-Indian clash
South Asians are once again in the grip of rivalry – this time it’s the cricket fever sweeping Pakistan and India that is pushing people and politicians to the edge alike. The two sides will test...Jun 14, 2019 1058 0 -
U.S. says ties with Pakistan a factor for stability in South Asia
The United States and Pakistan see momentum for to advance Afghan peace process, with their top diplomats asking at a meeting in Washington that the Taliban should seize the opportunity for dialogue. The call by the...Oct 3, 2018 809 0 -
Kuldip Nayar – A powerful voice for South Asian peace
Kuldip Nayar, a fearless proponent of peace between Pakistan and India, left the world Thursday as an intellectual who defended human rights indiscriminately, looked inwardly and often rose above narrow nationalistic fervor to voice candid opinions....Aug 23, 2018 841 0 -
Pakistan’s support vital to success of South Asian strategy, Afghan stability – U.S. General
Photo: U.S. Army/Wikimedia President Donald Trump’s nominee to be the next U.S. commander of forces in Afghanistan has described Pakistan’s cooperation as vital to the success of America’s South Asian strategy, while also demanding that Islamabad do...Jun 20, 2018 1502 0 -
Chinese giant Alibaba buys Pakistani company; expands its e-commerce in South Asia
Image: Alibaba Taiwan grand opening Credit: Rico Shen/Wikimedia Commons Alibaba Group has acquired Pakistani leading e-commerce company Daraz, as the Chinese giant expands its trade presence in South Asia. The two companies have not yet disclosed...May 8, 2018 824 0 -
Documentary to highlight rights of South Asian women facing domestic violence
Graphics: Mumtaz Hussain Human beings are curious by nature. They accept challenges and face dangers, compete, travel, and explore new opportunities. Immigration is one such way in search of a better quality of life. An immigrant...Apr 28, 2018 2096 0 -
South Asians must build a peace paradigm
Flag ceremony at Wagah border crossing, Photo: Daniel Hauptstein via Wikimedia Commons Of late I have recurring dreams, ominous and disturbing, which involve trains. They appear in the early hours when I am neither fully asleep...Apr 28, 2018 842 0 -
U.S. and the South Asian flux of new strategic developments
A map zooming on Pakistan and its neighbors sourced from a larger : CIA world map While China is investing billions of dollars to stimulate Pakistan’s economic development through mutually beneficial corridor to the Gulf region,...Apr 25, 2018 2181 1 -
Indian, Pakistani growth momentum makes South Asia the fastest growing region
A view of Lahore Ring Road, Photo: Faisal7714014/Wikimedia Commons South Asia has regained its lead as the fastest growing region in the world, the World Bank says in its latest report on the region, which shows...Apr 18, 2018 1501 0 -
On Pakistan Day, Islamabad says South Asia needs peace
A map of South Asia Image Credit: Cacahuate/Wikimedia Commons Celebrating the 78th Pakistan Day with a traditional show of military prowess, Islamabad has said it stands for peace in the region. Speaking at a parade in the...Mar 23, 2018 1176 0