• 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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  • 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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  • Media

    Pakistan: Steel Dreams and Shadows of Corruption

    By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: [On July 11, 2025, Pakistan and Russia signed an agreement to restore and modernize Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM), located in Karachi, the capital of Sindh province. The agreement was signed at the Pakistan Embassy in Moscow by Secretary Ministry of Industries and Production Saif Anjum…

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  • South Asia

    The Biggest Ongoing Fraud in Pakistan’s History

    Image of an old coin no more used in Pakistan By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: A young man working as a low-level cashier at an international bank in London committed one of the most astonishing frauds of the 20th century. Using a computer, he would withdraw one penny each…

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  • South Asia

    Is AI Killing Creativity in Writers?

    By Pirah Aijaz,Karachi – Pakistan KARACHI: Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a buzzword—it has become deeply woven into our daily lives. From drafting blog posts to crafting social media captions, people are increasingly turning to AI for creative tasks. But this raises a critical question: Is AI killing…

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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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