The rapid adoption of solar energy was initially encouraged by the government in power-starved Pakistan, but officials now fear it is spreading too quickly.
Fresh rain spell kills 13 in northwestern Pakistan
At least 13 people were killed and dozens injured as a fresh spell of monsoon rains triggered flash floods and landslides in northern Pakistan on Sunday, raising the death toll to over 460 in less ...
Teaching Western Political Thought in Indonesia
JAKARTAOn Friday and Saturday, Aug. 15 and 16, just before proud Indonesians celebrated the 80th anniversary of their independence on Sunday, Aug. 17, I conducted in the countrys capital ...
Thailand’s political path is shadowed by the ongoing dramas of former leader Thaksin Shinawatra
Thaksin Shinawatra, the billionaire former prime minister of Thailand, remains one of the country’s most influential and controversial figures nearly two decades after being ousted in a 2006 military ...
Iran’s navy launches country’s first military drill since 12-day war with Israel
Iran has launched its first military exercise since its 12-day war with Israel. State television reported that navy vessels would fire missiles at sea targets in the Gulf of Oman and the Indian Ocean on Thursday.
Vietnam plans evacuation, China’s Sanya shuts as Typhoon Kajiki intensifies
The storm could make landfall along the southern coast of China's southern island province of Hainan from Sunday afternoon ...
Afghanistan to host Bangladesh for white-ball series in UAE after Asia Cup
Afghanistan will host Bangladesh for three T20Is and as many ODIs in the UAE after the conclusion of the Men’s T20 Asia Cup. While the T20Is will be held on October 2, 3 and 5, the ODIs are ...
Bangladesh, Pakistan agree to resolve historical disputes through dialogue: Foreign adviser
"We have raised unresolved issues such as an apology or expression of regret for 1971, claims over assets, and the matter of stranded Pakistani citizens," the adviser said ...
Pakistan FM holds talks with Bangladeshi officials during ‘historic’ visit
Pakistan and Bangladesh are expected to sign several agreements, including on trade as the two nations move closer.
Communities rally to help Pakistan flood victims
Although they are thousands of miles apart, the devastation caused by floods in Pakistan is being felt in Birmingham. The Faizan Global Relief Foundation in Stetchford is raising funds and organising ...