Customers at the General Post Office (GPO) in Peshawar February 6 buy stamps commemorating the late computer prodigy Arfa Karim, who died of epilep...
People try to laugh away their fears and problems
Post-communist Eurasian countries face energy shortages, $3.3 trillion bill
Pakistan faces daily electricity shortfall of 5,000MW
Many analysts see extremist threat as exaggerated
Despite challenges and risks, ATT volume grows.
Victims keep silent about incidents
Weary of cowering from terror attacks, Pakistanis soak up the warm weather
Most of the attackers said to be Uzbek militants
Most tribal journalists lead the lives of IDPs
Tourism adds only 0.6% to country’s GDP
Some say summit was called for president's personal benefit
Islamic scholars have been too reluctant to condemn terrorism
Snowmelt waters destroy homes, businesses, and farms
Report says women are more active than male colleagues
Observers say Chinese companies are likely to win contract
Analysts say city’s large Pashtun population makes it difficult to trace Taliban
Ideas run gamut from professionalising Army to declaring neutrality
Sea encroachment destroys farmland and dislocates thousands of people
Evidence points to Iran supplying weapons to Taliban while offering economic aid to government
Trend has supporters and naysayers
Celebrants hope the holiday brings peace and good fortune
Suspects using Afghanistan to launch attacks in Balochistan
Police officials say winning the war on terrorism requires the help of every citizen
Kyrgyzstan weighs pros and cons of joining
ZHANAOZEN, Kazakhstan -- OzenMunaiGaz workers have ended their walkout in Zhanaozen, CA-news.org reported March 19.
Military eyes Kandahar for next operation – ‘Hope’
Money and jobs continue to draw people to Astana and Almaty
Gives government March 24 deadline
Honourable return of IDPs termed a big challenge for military
The organization has significantly transformed its activities, ideology and tactics
Pakistan forms special investigative team to look into illegal money transactions
Critical viewpoints becoming harder to read or hear
Despite its fame, promises to develop the village remain unfulfilled
Tajikistan sees engagement with Afghanistan key to stopping drugs
Workers surround Zhanoazen city administration; police seek to arrest strike leaders
The theatre’s restoration is complete, but it needs young blood
Business owners and traders suffered heavy losses under the Taliban
Bodyguard sentenced to five years in prison
Analysts call captures a drastic change in Pakistan’s policy toward Afghan Taliban
Unemployment and domestic abuse leading causes, officials say
Traditional celebration goes on though kite flying is banned this year
Team resigns after poor World Cup showing
Centres will better prepare troops to protect against terrorism
‘To overcome ego and inner greed and to strive for social reform is true Jihad’, says musician Salman Ahmad
Hockey coach Shahid Ali Khan says it was the worst performance ever by a Pakistani team
The fatwa has been described as "the most comprehensive critique of terrorism committed by Islamists so far".
UN estimates $126 billion in drugs smuggled through Central Asia annually
Biathlete’s contract expected her to finish fifth place at best
Analysts say Afghan leader will seek extradition of captured Taliban commanders
Khost effort shows increasing ability of country’s security forces
New centre in Osh Oblast offers better treatment
Dismal performance keeps Pakistan, a four-time world champion, out of this year’s Champions Trophy play
Lawmakers clash over issue in ordinary and Islamic laws
Hostilities erupt amid reports Hizb-e-Islami to reconcile with Afghan government
Educators hope class will discourage students from seeking radical teachings
Goal is to frustrate youth into joining the Taliban
Like other extremist organisations, it wants to create a caliphate in the region
World-famous stars have visited Kazakhstan
Silver was region’s only Olympic medal
Even guarded convoys can’t guarantee safe passage
Some analysts call for compromise
Penalty-corner specialist Sohail Abbas falters on five chances
Afghan offensive thought to have driven some across border
Commission works to find compromises on demarcation
Taliban leaders might face rift in Bajaur as security forces consolidate their position.
Dr. Tahir ul-Qadri says terrorists are “leading towards hellfire”
Government measures considered inadequate
Pakistan attacks early to rebound from loss in first game
Experts advise tackling social problems first, then addiction
Analysts call the IJU more violent than some other militant organisations
Kazakhs win first medal in 12 years; Pakistan makes history
Pakistani fans call team’s performance 'shameful'
Tied to each other by ideology, groups share resources, intelligence and sanctuaries
Opposition and western observers express disappointment with conduct of election
