• South Asia

    Pakistan’s Growing Tech Ecosystem: Major IT Parks in Karachi and Beyond

    Design of NED IT Park project By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is rapidly positioning itself as a dynamic player in the global technology and innovation landscape. With extensive government backing and strategic partnerships, the country is developing several state-of-the-art IT parks designed to foster innovation, attract foreign investment, and…

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  • Society

    Mangi on the Mic: Bringing Sindhi Rap to the World

    Babar Mangi By Rahul Aijaz,Writer & Filmmaker, Film N’ Chips Media Productions KARACHI: Rapper Babar Mangi may have broken out with Aayi Aayi in Coke Studio, but his journey to the top of Sindhi hip hop started way back. Born and raised in Sukkur, Mangi tried many things before he became known for…

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  • Lifestyle

    Trail of a Lifetime: Bahraini Hiker Takes on US Pacific Crest Trail

    Ali Saeed Marhoon at the start of the adventure By Habib ToumiMANAMA: A Bahraini adventurer and traveler set to conquer one of the most challenging long-distance hiking routes in the world has covered half of the 4,260-kilometer Pacific Crest Trail. For many adventurers, the Pacific Crest Trail is more than a path—it…

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  • West Asia

    Whispers from the Stone: The Rock Paintings of Mirmalas Cave in Kuhdasht, Iran

    By Pooneh NedaiEditor in Chief of Shokaran Magazine, Iran TEHRAN: Deep in the mountains of Lorestan Province in western Iran, there is a hidden treasure: the rock paintings of Mirmalas Cave, near the city of Kuhdasht. These ancient artworks give us a special look into the lives, thoughts, and creativity…

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  • West Asia

    Jafar Panahi: A Brave Voice in Iranian Cinema

    By Pooneh NedaiEditor in chief of Shokaran magazine/ Iran TEHRAN: Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi has been named as “Asian Filmmaker of the Year” at the 30th Busan International Film Festival in South Korea. This important award is given to those who have made a strong impact on Asian cinema. Panahi…

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  • South Asia

    Pakistan to Establish Buddha Heritage Center

    By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is establishing a Buddha Heritage Centre in Islamabad, aimed at showcasing the country’s ancient Buddhist history and attracting international visitors, including pilgrims and scholars. Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Division, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, informed Mr. Rahmat Hindiarta, Minister Counsellor/Coordinator for Public…

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  • West Asia

    Paradigm and Paradigm Shift

    President Masoud Pezeshkian By Ali SalehabadiManaging director of Setare Sobh daily/ Iran TEHRAN: The words paradigm and paradigm shift are important terms used in many fields, including philosophy. But how and when did these terms become part of political, social, and economic discussions? The person who introduced these key concepts…

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  • EditorsPick

    The Paleolithic Caves of Khorramabad: Unearthing the Echoes of Early Human Life

    Qamari Cave is one of the prehistoric caves in the Khorramabad Valley, recently added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. By Pooneh NedaiEditor in chief of Shokaran/ Iran TEHRAN: The “Prehistoric (Paleolithic) Caves of Khorramabad Valley” was officially registered as Iran’s 29th site on the UNESCO World Heritage List during…

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  • South East Asia

    Indonesia: Strategic Petroleum Reserves Emergency

    By Eddy SupraptoIndonesia JAKARTA: The Indonesian Strategic Petroleum Reserves emergency bell has sounded. Indonesia currently only has operational reserves sufficient for national consumption. The development of Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) infrastructure cannot be delayed due to the emergency phase.One of the crucial functions of strategic oil reserves is maintaining national…

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  • South Asia

    Pakistan: A Baloch Couple Killed for Love in the Name of ‘Honor’

    Screenshot of the woman before being shot dead By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: In a deeply distressing incident that has once again exposed the violent underbelly of tribal customs and so-called “honor” in parts of Pakistan, a young Baloch couple was mercilessly executed during the recent Eid holidays in…

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