RSF says 110 journalists killed in 2015, calls UN to take action
According to Reporters Without Borders (RSF), a total of 110 journalists were killed around the world in 2015, many of whom died in war zones but the majority were killed in supposedly peaceful countries. Sixty-seven journalists were killed in the line of duty, RSF stated in its annual roundup. It listed war-torn Iraq and Syria as […]
Indian extremist party Shiv Sena warns PM Modi not to get close to Pakistan
India’s extremist Hindu right-wing political party Shiv Sena has censured Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent unannounced visit to Pakistan, saying those who get close to Pakistan become irrelevant in politics. “What needs to be remembered is that there is an orthodox belief that in the past, no politician who has tried to get too close […]
Infant dies in Pakistan as politician’s security prevents family from entering hospital
A 10-month-old baby girl died on Wednesday as a result of the family not being allowed in the Civil Hospital, Karachi, due to the chairman of political party, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto’s security measures for his visit to inaugurate the trauma center. A storm ensued as the media and public both criticized the party. The girl died after her […]
Samsung supports earthquake victims who lost their homes in Pakistan
Samsung Electronics is undertaking a generous humanitarian activity in Pakistan, to provide shelter to thousands of people, who lost their homes, properties and livelihood, due to the recent earthquake in northern parts of the country. Samsung has donated 300 water-proof and snow-proof tents to “Sarhad Rural Support Program” (SRSP) in Peshawar, the capital of […]
British court imprisons Pakistani man for stabbing wife over learning English
Nazakat Ali, a Pakistani man has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for stabbing his wife 15 times over her desire to take English lessons. According to the Daily Mail, Ali, 30, and his wife, Shahzana Kausar, 27, residents of Rochdale, England, got into a heated argument over her wish to enroll at a […]
Luxury in jail for alleged Mumbai Attack mastermind
The alleged mastermind behind 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi lives a luxurious life in Adiala jail in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. While the case for the suspension of his detention is being fought in courts, Lakhvi and his six comrades enjoy all facilities in jail, due to lack of strict laws in place for him. […]
Pakistani Female Activists Stand Up To Denounce Anti-Islam Film
Pakistani female activists of Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) shout slogans during in a protest against an anti-Islam film in southern Pakistani port city of Karachi on Oct. 3, 2012. (Xinhua/Arshad) Pakistani female activists of Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) shout slogans during in a protest against an anti-Islam film in southern Pakistani port city of Karachi on Oct. 3, 2012. […]
Anti-Israel Rally Going Violent
A Pakistani Shiite Muslim protestor falls over a fire, while pouring gasoline on representations of US and Israeli flags, during an anti-Israel rally and in solidarity with the Palestinian people in Karachi, Pakistan, Sunday, May 13, 2012. <AP/NEWSis> news@theasian.asia
Major news in Pakistan on May 14
Top news in <Nation>: Pakistan, US near a ‘deal’ news@theasian.asia
“You Are The Future”
“An expression of joy. A feeling of love and care. A look of awe and curiosity. Poverty doesn’t affect any of them. The children of Pakistan may have been affected by their poor circumstances, but their feelings are still fresh. They still know how to smile. Their eyes show the experiences they have gone through […]
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