• South Asia

    Pakistan: A Nation’s Dignity at Stake

    By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: In the early hours of February 26, 2026, the quiet of a local settlement in historic Umerkot city of southern Sindh province of Pakistan was shattered not by the desert wind, but by the heavy boots of a police raid. What followed was a…

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    Pakistan’s Language Issues

    By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: The linguistic landscape of Pakistan is a complex tapestry woven with threads of deep cultural pride and occasional political friction. While the country is home to over 70 languages, the tension between the “National Language” (Urdu), the “Official Language” (English), and the “Regional Languages”…

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  • EditorsPick

    Pakistan: When “Camell” Became Camel

    AI-generated image of Pakistan’s Senate Standing Committee that went viral By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: In a country where official meetings are usually serious and full of long, complicated titles, one small spelling confusion created a big moment of laughter. During a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on…

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  • East Asia

    Seoul Hangung Association Signs MOU with Seed & Poet Museum to Promote Hangung, Cultural Content

    By The AsiaN TeamSEOUL: The Seoul Hangung Association and the Seed & Poet Museum signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on February 7, 2026 to expand the reach of Hangung and promote the development of culture and arts. This partnership was established to share the expertise and resources of both…

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    Institute for Traditional Korean Culture Studies Appoints AJA President Chhay Sophal as Honorary Ambassador

    Chhay Sophal (Left) and Director Lee Ki-woo of the National Academy of Korean Studies By Lee Sang-kiFormer President of Asia Journalist Association, Publisher of The AsiaN SEOUL: The Institute for Traditional Korean Culture Studies (Kukhak Institute), led by President Lee Ki-woo, on February 3 appointed Chhay Sophal, President of the…

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  • South Asia

    Ending Gender Discrimination: A Global and Local Imperative

    By Pirah AijazKARACHI: Imagine being denied education, healthcare,  safety, and respect — not because of lack of merit and ability, but simply because of gender. Gender discrimination remains one of the most deeply rooted injustices in societies around the world, silently shaping the lives of millions of women. Despite progress…

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    Pakistan: The Battle for Childhood

    Pakistani young girls (Photo: pakistan.unwomen.org) By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: Child marriage remains one of Pakistan’s most entrenched human rights crises. Despite decades of activism and a growing legislative firewall, the practice continues to rob millions of girls of their health, education, and childhood. While the state has made…

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  • EditorsPick

    The Fate of Journalists in the Era of Media Colonization

    The future of media was digital. Now, it is Artificial Intelligence (Credit: CSCR) By Eddy Suprapto, JAKARTA: Human creative intelligence in the digital age is increasingly astonishing and difficult to contain. Human thought processes have leaped into cognitive warfare, a form of warfare that targets the human mind, not physical…

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    Third Edition of the Emirati–Japanese Falconry on January 5-8 in Al Ain

    By Habib Toumi AL AIN: The third edition of the Emirati–Japanese Falconry Program, organized by the Emirates Falconers Club, will take place from January 5 to 8 in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi. Held under an agreement with the Japanese organization INPIX-JODCO, the program aims to strengthen friendship initiatives, student exchanges,…

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    A 60-Year Development Strategy for Koreatowns Through the Lens of Jewish Community

    Editor’s Note This article offers a reflective analysis of the current state of the Korean American community in the United States and explores strategic directions for the next 60 years by comparing it with the Jewish community. Through an examination of education, religious institutions, political participation, leadership structures, and the…

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