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Pakistan: When “Camell” Became Camel

AI-generated image of Pakistan’s Senate Standing Committee that went viral By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: In a country where official meetings are usually serious and full of long, complicated titles, one small spelling confusion created a big moment of laughter. During a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on…
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Thirteenth National Election and Referendum in Bangladesh on February 12

People are rushing to their villages by train to cast ballots By Bhanu Ranjan Chakraborty DHAKA: The thirteenth national assembly election and referendum are going to be held on February 12 in Bangladesh under the interim government. The Election Commission has already completed all preparations for the voting. Now the…
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Bangladeshi Girl Huzaifa Hit by Stray Bullet from Myanmar Dies

Huzaifa Afnan By Bhanu Ranjan Chakraborty DHAKA: Nine-year old girl Huzaifa Afnan, who was struck by a stray bullet fired from Myanmar bordering area on January 11, died Saturday (7 February) morning at a hospital in Dhaka. Huzaifa breathed her last 27 days after being hit by a stray bullet…
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At Least 31 Killed, 169 Wounded in Suicide Blast at Islamabad Mosque

Scene from the blast (Instagram) By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: At least 31 people were martyred and 169 others injured when a suicide bomber blew himself up inside an imambargah (A worship place of Shia Sect) during Friday prayer in Islamabad’s Tarlai area, officials confirmed. The explosion occurred at…
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Ending Gender Discrimination: A Global and Local Imperative

By Pirah AijazKARACHI: Imagine being denied education, healthcare, safety, and respect — not because of lack of merit and ability, but simply because of gender. Gender discrimination remains one of the most deeply rooted injustices in societies around the world, silently shaping the lives of millions of women. Despite progress…
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Pakistan: The dust is yet to settle

The minerals deal signing ceremony with American firm on September 8, attended by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif as well as Asim Munir, the army chief (Official photo released from Prime Minister’s House) By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s geostrategic relevance has rarely waned since its inception, but at…
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Women as Catalysts for Change

By Pirah Aijaz KARACHI: A woman is not just a part of society – she is a catalyst for change. Today, women in Pakistan are redefining roles, shaping mindsets, and leading transformations across every sphere of life, all while carrying the weight of multiple responsibilities. Yet, the path is not…
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Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s First Female Prime Minister, Dies at 80

Khaleda Zia By Bhanu Ranjan Chakraborty DHAKA: Begum Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first female Prime Minister and long-time Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), passed away after a prolonged illness.She died at 6 am on Tuesday (30 December 2025) while undergoing treatment at Evercare Hospital in the capital Dhaka.The interim…
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Hangung’s Globalization Gains Momentum with Umpire Seminar in India

By The AsiaN Team KOLKATA, India: The global expansion of Hangung, a two-hands Korean archery, has entered a new phase following a successful certification of 21 international umpires in Kolkata, India. An international Hangung competition is highly likely to take place in Kolkata as early as in July next year,…
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From Political Changes to Economic Growth, from Wars to Disasters: Asia’s Defining Year 2025 (IX)

The year 2025 in Asia was shaped by impressive economic performances, historic turning points, lingering tensions between neighbors, high-stakes elections, waves of protest, the change of governments, cautious diplomatic breakthroughs among certain states, and relentless natural disasters with deep scars for peoples and countries. THE AsiaN, founded on Asia Journalist…
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