Sputtering economy threatens progress in Bangladesh washington — Once hailed for its strides in economic growth and social advancement, Bangladesh now grapples with an uncertain trajectory as… 04/18/2024 Aimeast
Afghan children returning from Pakistan face grim reality, survey finds Islamabad — A survey released Thursday revealed that over the past seven months, nearly 250,000 children have returned to Afghanistan from… 04/18/2024 Aimeast
In India’s election, Modi flags development, while opposition says democracy ‘at risk’ India’s mammoth phased election that begins April 19 will pit Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party against… 04/18/2024 Aimeast
Pakistan claims to have killed 7 ‘terrorists’ near Afghan border ISLAMABAD — Pakistan said Wednesday that its border security forces killed a group of seven "terrorists," who were attempting to cross… 04/17/2024 Aimeast
Development, democracy dominate debate in India’s mammoth election New Delhi — Nearly a billion Indians will be eligible to start voting Friday in the world’s biggest election, in which… 04/17/2024 Aimeast
Taliban crackdown on Afghan TV channels for alleged rule breaches Islamabad, Pakistan — The Taliban government in Afghanistan has suspended the broadcast of two privately run local TV channels over alleged… 04/17/2024 Aimeast
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan call for cease-fire in Gaza ISLAMABAD — Saudi Arabia and Pakistan jointly called for a cease-fire in Gaza on Tuesday, with Saudis urging de-escalation in the… 04/16/2024 Aimeast
Heavy rains and floods kill over 100 across Pakistan and Afghanistan islamabad — Authorities in Pakistan and Afghanistan said Tuesday that intense unseasonal rainfall, lightning and floods across both neighboring countries had… 04/16/2024 Aimeast
Boat capsizes in Indian-controlled Kashmir, killing at least 4 SRINAGAR, India — A boat carrying a group of people capsized in a river in Indian-controlled Kashmir on Tuesday, drowning four… 04/16/2024 Aimeast
Pakistan investigates shooting death of suspect in 2013 killing of accused Indian spy LAHORE, Pakistan — Pakistani authorities are investigating the shooting death of a man who had been acquitted of killing accused Indian… 04/15/2024 Aimeast
Nepalis demand safeguards a decade after deadly Everest disaster Kathmandu, Nepal — Ten years ago, Nepali mountain guide Dawa Tashi Sherpa was fighting for his life after being hit by… 04/15/2024 Aimeast
Saudi foreign minister to visit Pakistan for wide-ranging talks Islamabad — Pakistan will host high-level meetings with Saudi Arabia on Monday and Tuesday to enhance economic and energy cooperation between… 04/14/2024 Aimeast
Heavy rains set off flash floods, killing 33 people in Afghanistan ISLAMABAD — Heavy flooding from seasonal rains in Afghanistan has killed at least 33 people and injured 27 others in three… 04/14/2024 Aimeast
India’s Modi vows to make country a manufacturing hub ahead of election NEW DELHI — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday vowed to boost social spending, develop infrastructure and make India into… 04/14/2024 Aimeast
Pakistani police search for gunmen who abducted bus passengers, killed 10 QUETTA, Pakistan — Pakistani police are searching for gunmen who killed eight people after abducting them from a bus on a… 04/13/2024 Aimeast
Insurgents kidnap, kill 11 travelers in southwestern Pakistan islamabad, pakistan — Police in southwestern Pakistan said Friday that separatist militants blocked a national highway linking the country to Iran,… 04/12/2024 Aimeast