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East Asia
AJA: An Open Community Beyond Borders and Cultures
Asia Journalist Association (AJA), founded in 2004, is an international journalist association that operates under the motto of “One Line of Truth through Sweat and Blood” with the goal of fair reporting, protecting freedom of the press, and developing journalism. To commemorate its 20th anniversary, AJA is sharing special feature articles that…
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People
Pakistan plunges into water-war-like situation!
Protest in Sindh: A little boy sitting at a blocked road By Nasir Aijaz,The AsiaN Representative KARACHI / ISALAMABAD: While the Pakistan government is faced with internal strife over its own controversial projects of constructing six new canals from Indus River and grabbing the land for military backed companies, that…
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South Asia
Massacre in the Meadow: Kashmir’s worst civilian attack in years shakes the region’s fragile calm
A Kashmiri boy holds a candle during a candlelight vigil in the wake of a deadly attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir, in front of the Ghanta Ghar clock tower in Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian Kashmir, 23 April 2025. (Photo : EPA/Yonhap) By Gunjeet Sra NEW DELHI: It…
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West Asia
“A bridge connecting Asia and the world, AJA’s journey is ongoing”
Asia Journalist Association (AJA), founded in 2004, is an international journalist association that operates under the motto of “One Line of Truth through Sweat and Blood” with the goal of fair reporting, protecting freedom of the press, and developing journalism. To commemorate its 20th anniversary, AJA is sharing special feature…
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South Asia
Call to end crimes against media professionals
The programme in progress (Photo by By Bhanu Ranjan Chakraborty) By Bhanu Ranjan ChakrabortyDHAKA: Speakers at a programme in Dhaka called for action to tackle the increasing threats faced by journalists and to end the culture of impunity for crimes against media professionals. UNESCO-IPDC and News Network jointly launched this…
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West Asia
AJA and My Seven Sojourns in Korea
Asia Journalist Association (AJA), founded in 2004, is an international journalist association that operates under the motto of “One Line of Truth through Sweat and Blood” with the goal of fair reporting, protecting freedom of the press, and developing journalism. To commemorate its 20th anniversary, AJA is sharing special feature…
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Column
Three Nations, One Brotherhood: South Korea, Turkey, and Pakistan
By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative LAHORE, PAKISTAN: A question that has intrigued me for a long time is whether Pakistan and South Korea can be considered brotherly nations, like Turkey and Pakistan. This thought came to mind again when the Turkish President led a high-level delegation to Pakistan this February.…
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Society
Bangladesh celebrates Bangla New Year with colour, culture and joy
People participate in the Ananda Shobhajatra procession to celebrate the first day of the Bangla New Year in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Monday, April 14, 2025. (Photo : AP/Yonhap News) By Bhanu Ranjan Chakraborty DHAKA: Bangladesh welcomed the Bangla New Year 1432 with a jubilant spirit and celebrates Pahela Boishakh, the first…
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South East Asia
AJA born of a meeting of minds
Asia Journalist Association (AJA), founded in 2004, is an international journalist association that operates under the motto of “One Line of Truth through Sweat and Blood” with the goal of fair reporting, protecting freedom of the press, and developing journalism. To commemorate its 20th anniversary, AJA reports a special feature…
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EditorsPick
Pakistan team to participate in Tekken 8 tournament in Korea
Pakistan esports team By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative LAHORE, PAKISTAN: A team of Pakistan espots players is leaving for South Korea to take part in “Rival Nations: Pakistan vs. South Korea” Tekken 8 tournament starting March 14. Pakistan team is led by Arslan Ash, a global esports icon and former…
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