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South Asia
Karachi: 216 prisoners escape after jailbreak
Malir District Jail of Karachi By Nasir Aijaz KARACHI: Around 216 prisoners, including drug addicts and Afghan refugees, escaped from a jail in Karachi, the capital city of southern Sindh province of Pakistan, in a dramatic incident on Monday night. The escape occurred amid chaos reportedly triggered by a series…
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Passion for empowering women: A journey of resilience and transformation
Pirah Aijaz By Pirah Aijaz KARACHI, SIND, PAKISTAN: The story of my journey began in 2013 with a simple desire to make a difference—writing about women’s issues to spark conversations and heartfelt change. What started as a hobby has evolved into a full-fledged mission to empower women, driven by resilience,…
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India-Pakistan Joint Interview Pt. 2 “A Generation That Has Dreamed of Peace, Not War — Breaking the Cycle of Hatred”
As the founding president of Asia Journalist Association and publisher of THE AsiaN, I have built a long-standing friendship with journalists from India and Pakistan. I have also seen them form bonds that transcend national boundaries by meeting journalists from both countries in one place. However, the recent conflict between…
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South Asia
India-Pakistan War: Satire, Sarcasm, and Social Media
AI-generated image of US President Trump wearing a traditional turban showing him as tribal chief. By Nasir Aijaz The AsiaN Representative Islamabad: In a tense and unprecedented episode, India and Pakistan engaged in a four-day period of military duress that many called an undeclared war. While the world watched anxiously,…
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India-Pakistan Joint Interview Pt. 1 “Border Tensions Persist After Ceasefire — Time to End the ‘War of Words'”
As the founding president of Asia Journalist Association and publisher of THE AsiaN, I have built a long-standing friendship with journalists from India and Pakistan. I have also seen them form bonds that transcend national boundaries by meeting journalists from both countries in one place. However, the recent conflict between…
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India, Pakistan agree to ceasefire: “Agreement to halt gunfire and military actions”
Breaking news about India-Pakistan ceasefire By Lee Sang-kiAJA Founder, AsiaN Editor-in-Chief SEOUL: India and Pakistan, who had been on the brink of full-scale war amid ongoing military clashes, dramatically agreed to a ceasefire on the afternoon of the 10th (local time). Nasir Aijaz, Pakistan Bureau Chief of The AsiaN and…
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India, Pakistan carry out airstrikes on airbases
Pakistan fires missiles on Indian air bases – Photo courtesy of Radio Pakistan website By Nasir aijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has initiated retaliatory action in response to the ongoing Indian aggression in the wee hours of Saturday, according to Radio Pakistan, the state-run broadcasting house. The operation has…
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South Asia
India strikes back: retaliatory offensive in Kashmir escalates tensions with Pakistan
Pakistan (front) and Indian soldiers stand on their respective sides of the border during the flag lowering ceremony, at Pakistan-India border in Wagah, Pakistan, 04 May 2025. (Photo : EPA/Yonhap) India and Pakistan are on the brink of their most serious military confrontation in years, as terror attacks, missile strikes,…
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Pakistan shoots down 25 Israeli-made Harop drones used by India
Parts of Indian drone being collected in Karachi city in Sindh By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: Amidst reports of contact between the National Security Advisors of two rival countries, India continues drone attacks targeting various locations in Pakistan, including Karachi, the southern port city, capital of Sindh province, and…
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Politics
8 killed, 33 civilians injured in India missile strikes on Pakistan
Photo: Dawn newspaper By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: At least eight innocent civilians, including two minor girls, were killed and another 33 injured in missile strikes launched by India under ‘Operation Sindoor’ on the night of May 6, 2025. The Indian missiles targeted six places in Kotli and Muzaffarabad…
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