• 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…

    Read More »
  • South Asia

    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…

    Read More »
  • Main Slide

    Whispers of Corruption in Pakistan’s Bureaucracy

    By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s civil service has long been a focal point of debate, criticism, and reform attempts. However, in recent days, Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has reignited a contentious public conversation by alleging widespread corruption within the bureaucracy, extravagant perks, and calling for legislative reforms to rein…

    Read More »
  • 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…

    Read More »
  • West Asia

    Congratulations on Journalists Day … For What?

    Papier mache by Pooneh Nedai By Pooneh NedaiEditor-in-Chief of Shokran Magazine – Iran TEHRAN: Journalists Day in Iran is named in memory of Mahmoud Saremi, an Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reporter who was killed by Taliban terrorists. He kept working until the very last moment, but on that fateful…

    Read More »
  • Culture

    The Psychology of Victimhood: From Injustice to a Blueprint for Destruction

    By Mustafa Al ShakhooriMANAMA: “If the oppressed do not tend to their wounds, they will become oppressors, striking in the name of their pain.” This sentence distills a recurring psychological and historical tragedy: a person consumed by the experience of victimhood until it transforms from a legitimate feeling into a…

    Read More »
  • Main Slide

    India at the Crossroads: Trump’s 25% Tariff and the BRICS Balancing Act

    The U.S. has slapped a 25% tariff on Indian imports, citing unfair trade practices and India’s ties with Russia. As New Delhi prepares to lead BRICS in 2026, the move raises high-stakes questions about India’s global strategy and its future in an increasingly polarized world. By Gunjeet Sra NEW DELHI:…

    Read More »
  • 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…

    Read More »
  • 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…

    Read More »
  • 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…

    Read More »