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23rd May, 2013
Anti-Muslim sentiments on the rise, says US report
The State department report on religious freedoms also notes that in Pakistan, at least 17 people are awaiting execution for blasphemy and 20 others are serving life sentences.
The State department report on religious freedoms also notes that in Pakistan, at least 17 people are awaiting execution for blasphemy and 20 others are serving life sentences.
20th May, 2013
Mobiles offer financial lifeline to Asian migrants: study
The mobile phone revolution in Asia is set to have a galvanizing effect on the financial system too.
The mobile phone revolution in Asia is set to have a galvanizing effect on the financial system too.
20th April, 2013
Gene data show China bird flu mutated ”under the radar”
The new strain of bird flu in China has been circulating widely “under the radar,” has acquired significant genetic diversity.
The new strain of bird flu in China has been circulating widely “under the radar,” has acquired significant genetic diversity.
19th April, 2013
Pakistani girl bags silver medal in INEPO
Alvaz Adnan presented her project on removal of dyes from effluent of factories and won a silver medal in the INEPO.
Alvaz Adnan presented her project on removal of dyes from effluent of factories and won a silver medal in the INEPO.
17th April, 2013
Bomb in south India city of Bangalore injures 16
Witnesses said the blast was so powerful that nearby buildings shook and window panes were shattered.
Witnesses said the blast was so powerful that nearby buildings shook and window panes were shattered.
14th April, 2013
Bombs defused near Peshawar
Two bombs were defused in Bannu district near Peshawar whereas another motorcycle planted bomb was defused in Chaman area near the Pak-Afghan border.
Two bombs were defused in Bannu district near Peshawar whereas another motorcycle planted bomb was defused in Chaman area near the Pak-Afghan border.
14th April, 2013
ECP wants action on media directive
The ECP has asked regulators of electronic and print media to ensure compliance of its directive requiring media houses to provide details of political advertisements aired and published by them.
The ECP has asked regulators of electronic and print media to ensure compliance of its directive requiring media houses to provide details of political advertisements aired and published by them.
11th April, 2013
US Ambassador calls on President Zardari
The US ambassador in a meeting with President Zardari said that bilateral cooperation with Pakistan in various fields will continue as it is.
The US ambassador in a meeting with President Zardari said that bilateral cooperation with Pakistan in various fields will continue as it is.
7th April, 2013
Asia faces ‘new challenges’ to stability: Xi
Xi also said there should be no tolerance for those who foster “chaos for selfish gains” and reiterated that China would “firmly” uphold its “sovereignty”.
Xi also said there should be no tolerance for those who foster “chaos for selfish gains” and reiterated that China would “firmly” uphold its “sovereignty”.
7th April, 2013
Man injured in attack on polls office
Unidentified men on a motorcycle hurled a hand-grenade into the backyard of the DEC’s office, leaving a man injured and damaging part of the building.
Unidentified men on a motorcycle hurled a hand-grenade into the backyard of the DEC’s office, leaving a man injured and damaging part of the building.
5th April, 2013
Myanmar Muslims kill eight Buddhists in Indonesian centre
Last month's communal violence in Myanmar has left more than 1,300 homes and other buildings destroyed.
Last month's communal violence in Myanmar has left more than 1,300 homes and other buildings destroyed.
2nd April, 2013
Western indie filmmakers look East
A growing band of European filmmakers are realising their cinematic ambitions in the East.
A growing band of European filmmakers are realising their cinematic ambitions in the East.
21st March, 2013
Musharraf hopeful of winning elections
Musharraf said “it is now or never for me” to return to the country and win in the elections.
Musharraf said “it is now or never for me” to return to the country and win in the elections.
19th March, 2013
Lawyers’ strike today
City lawyers will boycott the legal proceedings in protest over blasts outside a judicial complex in Peshawar.
City lawyers will boycott the legal proceedings in protest over blasts outside a judicial complex in Peshawar.
18th March, 2013
Police close to arresting Swiss rape victim’s assailants
Indian police say they are poised to arrest four people suspected of gang-raping a Swiss woman on Friday.
Indian police say they are poised to arrest four people suspected of gang-raping a Swiss woman on Friday.
21st February, 2013
Facebook co-founder Saverin says Asia is the place to be
Saverin hoped to make an impact as an Asia-based technology investor.
Saverin hoped to make an impact as an Asia-based technology investor.
9th February, 2013
South Asia this week
Stills from South Asia showing protests, creativity and tranquility
Stills from South Asia showing protests, creativity and tranquility
28th January, 2013
In Asia’s trend-setting cities, iPhone fatigue sets in
Apple Inc's iconic iPhone is losing some of its luster among Asia's well-heeled consumers
Apple Inc's iconic iPhone is losing some of its luster among Asia's well-heeled consumers
26th December, 2012
The Asian tsunami remembered
The Asian Tsunami killed 226,000 people in 13 countries of the Indian Ocean, from Thailand to Sri Lanka. Eight years on the disaster is remembered.
The Asian Tsunami killed 226,000 people in 13 countries of the Indian Ocean, from Thailand to Sri Lanka. Eight years on the disaster is remembered.
2nd November, 2012
Apple iPad mini makes low key debut
The iPad mini made its low-key debut Friday when sales began in Asia, as Apple hurled the latest salvo in its battle against rivals Amazon, Google and Samsung.
The iPad mini made its low-key debut Friday when sales began in Asia, as Apple hurled the latest salvo in its battle against rivals Amazon, Google and Samsung.
