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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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West Asia
A Reality That Was Not Understood
By Ali Salehabadi,Managing Director of Setare Sobh daily- Iran TEHRAN: We live in unusual times, unlike any other period before. The question is: why are we stuck in this situation? The answer is one word: governance. This problem is not just about the current government, but all past governments have…
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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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Human Rights
The Sudan War and Its Environmental Impacts (Part I)
Courtesy: LinkedIn By Dr. Hassan Humeida KIEL, GERMANY: Based on monitoring the environmental losses resulting from the ongoing war in Sudan since mid-April 2023, it is estimated that the cost could exceed $10 billion, in addition to the environmental damage and its resulting impact on living organisms, including plants, animals,…
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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: 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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West Asia
The Woman’s Body as a Battlefield: A Look at Farah Ossouli’s Exhibition at the Max Ernst Museum in Brühl
Farah Ossouli Pooneh Nedai,Editor in chief of Shokaran magazine / Iran TEHRAN: Farah Ossouli, a renowned Iranian artist, presents a new world on the canvas of contemporary art at the Max Ernst Museum in Brühl. In her work, the woman’s body becomes a battlefield full of power, resistance, and untold…
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West Asia
One Year into Masoud Pezeshkian’s Presidency Amidst Regional Turmoil
Masoud Pezeshkian By Pooneh NedaiEditor in chief of Shokaran magazine / Iran TEHRAN: Masoud Pezeshkian marked one year as the president of Iran’s ninth administration, stepping into office during a period marked by both internal challenges and heightened regional conflict. His leadership has unfolded against the backdrop of escalating tensions…
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South East Asia
Redefining the Two-Nation Theory: From Hindu-Muslim Divide to Rich-Poor Divide in Pakistan
A social media post cursing the rulers for imposing heavy electricity bill on poor and providing free electricity to the elite By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative KARACHI, SINDH: When the All-India Muslim League launched its campaign to create a separate homeland for Muslims of the Indian subcontinent, the justification was built…
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