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    Nepal’s Democratic Flames: A Warning for Korea and Asia

     Young people protesting in front of the Nepali parliament building, demanding the resignation of the corrupt government. (Photo = AP/Yonhap News) By Lee Sang-kiAsiaN reporter, former president of the Korea Journalists Association SEOUL: Democracy in Nepal is once again in turmoil. The eruption of fierce protests and the collapse of…

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  • South Asia

    Natural Disasters: Pakistan’s Fifth Season

    Marooned Villagers in Sindh province of Pakistan By Zaheer Udin Babar Junejo HYDERABAD: In Pakistan, natural disasters have become our fifth season. Regardless of whether it is summer, winter, spring, or autumn, one can expect a disaster at any time alongside these traditional seasons. Yet, the policy corridors, bureaucrats, and…

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  • South Asia

    I Come from Kathmandu


    A scene from Kathmandu (Picture: Pooneh Nedai) By Pooneh NedaiEditor-in-Chief, Shokaran Magazine, Iran TEHRAN: I come from Kathmandu—
from stone-carved temples,
from the shadow of Ganesha’s statue,
through the time-worn gates
etched in the breath of history. Crimson lights dance upon my face,
the sharp scent of incense tangled in my hair. I come from…

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    Nepal’s Political Order Overturned in Just Two Days by Gen Z

    Nepalese protestors By Bishnu Gautam,Editor-in-Chief of the Rising NepalKATHMANDU: Uprising Nepal’s political landscape has undergone a dramatic shift in just two days. What began as protests against the government’s nationwide ban on social media on Monday quickly escalated into a nationwide uprising led by Generation Z (youth under 26). The…

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  • West Asia

    Nepal: Land of Endless Bells and Today’s Fires

    Feeding pigeons in Nepal has a very special charm By Pooneh Nadae Editor-in-Chief, Shokaran Magazine TEHRAN: About ten years ago, I traveled to Nepal at the invitation of Bishnu Nishthuri, an independent Nepali journalist. I discovered a country that breathed like a living legend among mountains and clouds. Ancient temples…

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  • South Asia

    The One-Hour LinkedIn Growth Strategy

    By Pirah Aijaz KARACHI: LinkedIn is the go-to platform for professionals, but many people struggle to use it effectively. With hundreds of social media platforms out there, it’s common to feel overwhelmed and inconsistent when trying to build a professional presence. Most people are familiar with these platforms casually, but…

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    Sindh Heritage in Folk Songs  

    By Abdullah Usman Morai | Sweden SINDH: The history of Sindh is not only found in ancient relics, inscriptions, or the tales of kings, but a significant part of it is also preserved in folk songs and folk tales. These folk songs, passed down through generations, still echo today with…

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  • South Asia

    A New Political Tsunami Feared to Hit Pakistan

    Islamabad By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: A new political tsunami is feared to hit Pakistan, as the government has reportedly decided to break the existing four provinces and create twelve new provinces, to strengthen its administrative control. The proposed plan came to surface a couple of days back when…

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  • South Asia

    Pakistan: Death toll after floods rises to 344

    Picture: Harjit Sajjan/Twitter By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: At least 344 people lost their lives in 48 hours as floods, landslides, and rain-related incidents devastated northern parts of Pakistan, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said on Saturday. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province alone, 328 people died and dozens were…

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    Pakistan: 194 people killed in floods, landslides

    By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: At least 194 people have died and dozens more have been injured in Pakistan’s northern areas after cloudbursts and heavy rains triggered flash floods and landslides, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said on Friday. The dead include 180 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, five in…

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