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Fear and Trauma Linger as Bangladesh Reels from November 21 Earthquake

By Bhanu Ranjan Chakraborty DHAKA: Many people in Bangladesh are still struggling to cope with the shock of the November 21 earthquake, their sense of security shaken far more deeply than the ground beneath them. Experts warn that public awareness about earthquakes remains limited, and as a result, even a…
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South Asia

At Least Nine People Killed, Hundreds Injured As 5.7 Quake Hits Bangladesh

By Bhanu Ranjan Chakraborty DHAKA: At least nine people, including two children, were killed and more than 300 injured when a moderate to strong earthquake struck Bangladesh at 10:38 a.m. on Friday November 21.According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, the quake measured 5.7 on the Richter scale, with its epicentre…
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Pakistan: A Political Storm on the Horizon

By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: Pakistan stands once again on the brink of political turbulence, as the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill, which had triggered intense public debate and condemnation for a couple of months, was tabled by the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz)-led government in Senate, the upper house…
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East Asia

Lotus Root – A Flavor, A Feeling, A Connection

By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: In the water-rich land of Sindh, a province of Pakistan, where rivers and lakes shape the rhythm of life, the lotus plant blooms like a verse of nature’s poetry. Its flowers are a symbol of beauty, and its root, known as Beh, is an…
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South Asia

Lonely Planet Crowns Jaffna a Top Global Destination for 2026

By Leo Nirosha Darshan JAFFNA: The northern city of Jaffna has secured a coveted spot-on Lonely Planet’s Top 25 Best Places to Visit in the World for 2026, a major endorsement from the influential global travel publication. The announcement was made with the release of Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel…
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West Asia

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan to Launch Economic Cooperation Framework

Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif if (SPA) By Habib Toumi RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have agreed to launch an Economic Cooperation Framework, based on the two countries’ shared economic interests. In a joint statement that followed the meeting…
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South Asia

Tamachi: From Sindhi Legend to Japanese Rice Fields

By Nasir AijazThe Asian Representative Rice field in Tamachi area of Japan ISLAMABAD: Across continents and centuries, words often take on lives of their own, bridging cultures in unexpected ways. One such fascinating coincidence is the name “Tamachi” which evokes very different worlds: in Sindhi folklore, it recalls a tale…
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Domestic Violence Against Women in Pakistan: A Legal and Social Challenge

By Pirah AijazKARACHI: This is a harsh fact that we are dwelling in a male-oriented society where domestic abuse is rife and women are expected to tolerate injustice in all walks of life. They are forced to endure bad marriages or even brutality to protect their family’s honor, while a…
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Polio drive under fire in Pakistan

By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: As Pakistan launched its latest nationwide anti-polio campaign, gunmen struck again, killing members of the teams meant to protect the country’s children, and exposing how deep the distrust, political violence and operational fragility around vaccination work remain. During the current drive this month, at…
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Pakistan Agrees to Afghan Taliban’s Request for Temporary Ceasefire

By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban have agreed to a temporary 48-hour ceasefire on the request of the Afghan Taliban regime, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Wednesday. “At the request of the Afghan Taliban regime, and with mutual consent, Pakistan and the Taliban…
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