‘Most vexing’ test: Can Pakistan’s Sharifs revive talks with India’s Modi?
Analysts say India’s 2024 election will need to pass first. But a long history between the Sharifs and Modi offers hope.
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Why Afghan women are leaving Afghanistan
As the world celebrates women’s rights, Afghan women are losing hope they will regain theirs.
Modi makes rare pre-election Kashmir trip, but struggles to ‘win hearts’
The Indian leader’s development pitch for the disputed region leaves Kashmiris asking when political grievances will be addressed.
Can Shehbaz Sharif help thaw Pakistan-India ties as Kashmir remains sticking point?
He added Pakistan would not become part of any “great game” and that his government would increase the number of allies, as well as “keep ties with neighbours on the basis of equality”.
India’s Modi to visit Kashmir valley, first since autonomy removed in 2019
The visit comes ahead of India’s national election due by May, the first since the government scrapped region’s special status.
Modi is visiting Kashmir’s main city for the first time since revoking region’s semi-autonomy in ’19
NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday is making his first official visit to Kashmir’s main city since New Delhi stripped the disputed region’s semi-autonomy and took direct control of it in 2019.
Pakistan's Bhutto, hanged 44 years ago, didn't get a fair trial, top court rules
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan's Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday (March 6) that former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, who was hanged 44 year ago after being convicted of murder, didn't get a fair trial.
Why is Pakistan’s PTI fighting for reserved seats in parliament?
In opposition despite its candidates winning the most seats, Imran Khan’s party fears being marginalised further in the National Assembly.