Volunteer defence and peace groups call for more government support of their anti-Taliban efforts.
Citizens complain, experts disagree on energy rate strategy
Steady economic growth and greater industrialization are key goals
Although Afghanistan is offering some concessions to the Taliban, militants say they're not enough
Afghan president asks neighbours, particularly Pakistan, to support reconciliation process
Medical negligence blamed as number of cases rise in southern Kyrgyzstan
Shortage of jobs and free graves leads to new venture
Lack of government help, lifestyle compound problems
Readers, viewers complain over barrage of pro-Rogun ads, articles
Red Cross site fits them with artificial limbs, reintegrates them into society
Pakistan takes decision due to increasing tension with India and limited resources
Reported brutality, massacres of tribal elders turn locals against Uzbeks
Costs, lack of investment, increase in foreign films have taken a toll
Human rights activists say the rights of the mentally ill are not respected
Kazakhstan reduces quotas for foreign workers to protect jobs for citizens
Al-Jazeera interview called a public relations move
Laws enable government agencies, officials to more easily sue for defamation
Violence moves from sectarian to political
Analysts say force is proving itself more capable of handling threats
Despite progress, much remains undone
Human rights activist Syed Liaqat Binouri and eunuch Shazia Chaudhry say society doesn't treat eunuchs as human
Interrogations, surveillance intended to intimidate reporters
Central Asians come away with 4 medals
Some religious scholars believe family planning is neither sinful nor anti-Islamic
Monument to former Turkmen president to be relocated
Officials say government is trying to maintain a safe blood transfusion system but lacks needed resources
Despite laws, few cases reported and police fail to act
Despite hardships, Kudratov hopes Tajik flag will fly in Vancouver
Kazakh youth get a chance to learn Brazil-style football
Analysts declare it a decisive year against militancy
Water issues complicated by Uzbek departure from electrical system
Pashtuns’ division is root cause of unrest in region, Khan Lala says
Takhir Yuldas, believed to be dead, declares goal to take over the world
Analysts say no surprises
Cold, lack of food and medical care make survival a struggle at one of world’s largest refugee camps
As world economy recovers, foreign investors turn to Pakistan
But poor roads make it difficult for faithful and tourists to visit
Some say loan helps diversify Kazakh financing, but others question the need
Kyrgyzstan downgraded to “not free”, Pakistan remains “part free”
Government is mixing counter-insurgency and anti-terrorism strategy
More than 750,000 Kazakh repatriates settle in motherland
Better discipline and better education are among the reasons given
Local populations’ confidence restored after three successful military operations
Governmental programs show promise as rate drops from 2008 to 2009
OSCE chair is foreign policy achievement some say Kazakhstan doesn’t deserve
Rogun stock offering begins with mixed emotions
Conference showcases opportunities in Gilgit-Baltistan economy
After relative freedom from attacks, Ashura march melee shows city is not exempt
International and local experts say regulations in place will keep uranium secure
Hasan Askari says members are the main facilitators of terrorism in Punjab, but are they a group unto themselves?
President calls church a force for peace and understanding
Laws, pronouncements unfulfilled or ignored
Making pottery has been the only livelihood for more than a century for residents of two villages near Peshawar
Opposition says Rakhmon taking wrong approach
UNICEF-funded centres work to help them cope
Government seen as doing little to protect reporters
Istiqlol tunnel, hydroelectricity and geologic studies on agenda
Amn Tehrik has a one-point agenda: Say no to terrorism and yes to peace on Pukhtoon land
Lack of organisation and support are two hurdles
‘Family voting’, censorship in media are expected to persist
Many cases of virus and disease go unreported or even undiagnosed because of high cost of screening tests, social taboos and fear of discrimination