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22nd February, 2013
Role of media in reducing regional tensions stressed
On the last day of the South Asia Media Summit in Islamabad, speakers discussed the role of the media in improving regional relationships.
On the last day of the South Asia Media Summit in Islamabad, speakers discussed the role of the media in improving regional relationships.
15th February, 2013
Seasons of Silence launched
According to the author, the story has been written in a realistic style with some dramatic portions.
According to the author, the story has been written in a realistic style with some dramatic portions.
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
7th February, 2013
HRW slams India for failing to curb child sex abuse
The Human Rights Watch report says that while such abuse is disturbingly common, government responses are falling short in protecting children and in treating victims.
The Human Rights Watch report says that while such abuse is disturbingly common, government responses are falling short in protecting children and in treating victims.
29th January, 2013
Trade across Line of Control resumes after 20-day hiatus
According to an official, traders on the Pakistani-administered side lost Rs 30 million during the halt, before trucks crossed into Indian-administered Kashmir on Tuesday.
According to an official, traders on the Pakistani-administered side lost Rs 30 million during the halt, before trucks crossed into Indian-administered Kashmir on Tuesday.
15th January, 2013
Around South Asia
A gallery of happenings around South Asia.
A gallery of happenings around South Asia.
31st December, 2012
‘Pakistan most unsafe place for newsmen in S Asia’
LAHORE, Dec 30: South Asia, the most volatile region, mourned the murder of 25 media persons, with Pakistan again remaining on the top with its 13 journalists losing their lives during 2012.
LAHORE, Dec 30: South Asia, the most volatile region, mourned the murder of 25 media persons, with Pakistan again remaining on the top with its 13 journalists losing their lives during 2012.
11th December, 2012
Pakistan, 10 others to surpass EU by 2030: US govt report
The “Next Eleven,” which include Pakistan, will collectively overtake EU-27 in global power by 2030, says the report.
The “Next Eleven,” which include Pakistan, will collectively overtake EU-27 in global power by 2030, says the report.
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8th December, 2012
SAARC: A pipedream of assassinated leaders
Twenty seven years since its inception in December 1985, the association has not much to show for its success or utility.
Twenty seven years since its inception in December 1985, the association has not much to show for its success or utility.
7th December, 2012
SAARC: How far have we come?
Is it possible for the SAARC nations to implement the charter and work towards the promotion of peace and stability in the region?
Is it possible for the SAARC nations to implement the charter and work towards the promotion of peace and stability in the region?
2nd November, 2012
First Annual South Asia Film Festival
The Pakistani feature film Lamha (Seedlings) — will have its Canadian Premiere at the first annual SAFF this week.
The Pakistani feature film Lamha (Seedlings) — will have its Canadian Premiere at the first annual SAFF this week.
17th October, 2012
More T20 leagues, more chances of corruption
Every major cricketing country now has its own T20 tournament: attracting new fans and lucrative sponsorship deals – and the attention of illegal betting syndicates.
Every major cricketing country now has its own T20 tournament: attracting new fans and lucrative sponsorship deals – and the attention of illegal betting syndicates.
14th September, 2012
Khar stresses neighborly tie in S. Asia
Khar said that the problems of poverty, illiteracy and other issues in South Asia can only be overcome by improving relations between neighboring countries.
Khar said that the problems of poverty, illiteracy and other issues in South Asia can only be overcome by improving relations between neighboring countries.
7th September, 2012
Pakistan has abiding interest in promotion of regional peace, stability: Zardari
President Asif Ali Zardari said regional peace would enable the people of the region to exploit enormous opportunities available in South Asia.
President Asif Ali Zardari said regional peace would enable the people of the region to exploit enormous opportunities available in South Asia.
1st September, 2012
Close ties to South Asia ‘no threat to third party’: China
Chinese Defence Minister Liang Guanglie says Beijing’s increasingly close ties with South Asia are aimed at ensuring regional “security and stability”.
Chinese Defence Minister Liang Guanglie says Beijing’s increasingly close ties with South Asia are aimed at ensuring regional “security and stability”.
16th June, 2012
Top shots from South Asia
Religious rituals, sneaky macaques, monumental achievements and impromptu stunts in a collection of images from South Asia.
Religious rituals, sneaky macaques, monumental achievements and impromptu stunts in a collection of images from South Asia.
27th March, 2012
Trade cooperation to help check terrorism: Zardari
DUSHANBE, March 26: President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday called for trans-border cooperation which would not only transform the economic landscape of the South and Central Asian region, but would also be an effective bulwark against extremism and militancy
DUSHANBE, March 26: President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday called for trans-border cooperation which would not only transform the economic landscape of the South and Central Asian region, but would also be an effective bulwark against extremism and militancy
23rd January, 2012
Pakistan govt will overcome crisis: India
BANGALORE: India’s External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna said on Sunday that developments in Pakistan were of ‘deep concern’ from the point of stability in South…
BANGALORE: India’s External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna said on Sunday that developments in Pakistan were of ‘deep concern’ from the point of stability in South…
11th November, 2011
New Delhi mindful of Islamabad’s concerns: Washington
India is mindful of Pakistan’s sensitivities in Afghanistan and has chosen not to take a major role in training Afghan forces, says a senior US defence official.
India is mindful of Pakistan’s sensitivities in Afghanistan and has chosen not to take a major role in training Afghan forces, says a senior US defence official.
10th November, 2011
Karzai says India, US deals no threat to region
The Afghan President asserted that a strategic partnership with India and talks for a similar US deal do not threaten his country's neighbors.
The Afghan President asserted that a strategic partnership with India and talks for a similar US deal do not threaten his country's neighbors.
