Pakistan Withers Under Deadly Heat and Fears the Coming Rains
In nearly every corner of Karachi, there are signs of the heat wave scorching the sun-baked city.
Asian news from Pakistan
Pakistan says registered Afghan refugees can stay for one more year
Pakistan says it will extend the validity of Proof of Registration cards of 1.45 million Afghan refugees for one year.
Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: India's climate crisis
Hello from Tokyo, where it has been hot and humid, as is usual for this time of year. Today's rain has had a cooling effect, but the summer heat earlier in the week has strained the electricity supply in some areas. Heatstroke warnings are being issued regularly, and tragically there have already been some deaths.
Court Grants Party of Imprisoned Former Leader More Seats in Pakistan’s Parliament
Pakistan’s top court ruled on Friday that the party of former prime minister Imran Khan should receive 23 additional seats in Parliament, a decision that is expected to deepen thepolitical turmoil that has embroiled the country since Mr. Khan was ousted from power two years ago.
Police say a roadside bomb has killed a former Pakistani senator and 2 others in northwest Pakistan
KHAR, Pakistan (AP) — A former senator in Pakistan was killed Wednesday when a vehicle carrying him and supporters struck a roadside bomb in a former stronghold of the Pakistani Taliban near the Afghan border, police said. Two other people were killed.
Leaders of Russia, China attend summit of regional security grouping
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday attended the summit of a security grouping created by Moscow and Beijing to counter Western alliances.
Why India still places a high priority on good ties with Moscow
India’s relationship with Russia dates back to the Cold War era, with the Soviet Union being a reliable partner during India’s formative years. The 1971 Indo-Soviet Treaty of Peace, Friendship and Cooperation solidified strong bilateral ties. The treaty provided India with crucial diplomatic and military support during the 1971 war that led to the independence of Bangladesh. The treaty also outlined a robust framework for cooperation across multiple domains, including defence, technology and economic development.
