Pakistan – Page 18 – Asia Times

Afghan National Army (ANA) Soldiers, belonging to the 1st MSF (Mobile Strike Force) prepare to participate in a class taught by US Soldiers and contractors.

Afghanistan, European Union, Iran, Middle East, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, World

Impediments to the US mission in Afghanistan

by Manoj Kumar Mishra December 28, 2018December 28, 2018

Indian soldiers and civilians pay tribute to an off-duty soldier killed by shooting from across the Line of Control between India and Pakistan, in Gulpur in Poonch district about 230km north of Jammu, during his funeral in July 2017. Photo: AFP

India, Pakistan, South Asia

Surprising civility in parts of deadly Kashmir border

by Asia Times staff December 27, 2018February 18, 2020

The Taliban agreed to a ceasefire for a brief three days during Eid. Photo: Ajmal Omari

Afghanistan, European Union, Germany, Iran, Iraq, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia, Syria, World

After US retreat, an Arab NATO would serve the region

by Jonathan Gornall December 27, 2018

Indian Army paratroopers in a joint exercise with the US military. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Afghanistan, AT Finance, Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, France, India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Oceania, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, South Asia, Thailand, Vietnam, World

Evolving Indian security architecture in Indo-Pacific

by S K Chatterji December 27, 2018

Photo: Wikimedia

Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia, World

Benazir Bhutto’s 11th death anniversary: a lady larger than life

by Imad Zafar December 27, 2018December 27, 2018

A US Army serviceman sits on the tailgate of a helicopter in the Afghan capital Kabul on April 24, 2017. Photo: AFP

Afghanistan, Iran, Jordan, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia, World

Afghanistan economic policy amplifies drawdown chorus

by Gary Kleiman December 26, 2018December 26, 2018

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo shakes hands with Indian Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj on September 6, 2018. Photo: AFP/Prakash Singh

Afghanistan, AT Finance, Australia, Beijing, China, India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Mexico, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Oceania, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, Syria, World

Recent US moves reflect its shifting focus to Indo-Pacific

by Manoj Kumar Mishra December 26, 2018

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif leaves the Supreme Court after the land case hearing in Islamabad on December 4, 2018. Photo: AFP/Farooq Naeem

Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia

Pakistan army suspected of role in Nawaz’s jail term

by Kunwar Khuldune Shahid December 26, 2018February 18, 2020

Afghanistan, Pakistan and surrounding countries on retro globe underneath a magnifying glass. Image: iStock

Afghanistan, AT Finance, Malaysia, Northeast Asia, Pakistan, Singapore, South Asia, South Korea, World

Why Pakistan passionately desires peace in Afghanistan

by Zamir Awan December 26, 2018

Supporters of Pakistan former prime minister Nawaz Sharif shout slogans against the Supreme Court decision during a protest in Karachi on December 24, 2018. - Former Pakistani leader Nawaz Sharif was sentenced to seven years in prison for corruption on December 24, state media reported, the latest conviction in a series of allegations which saw him ousted from power last year. (Photo by ASIF HASSAN / AFP)

China, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia, Turkey

Sharif jailed – but masters may be losing control of game

by Imad Zafar December 24, 2018December 24, 2018

忙於參與宗教儀式的印度教社區兒童。相片：APP photo by Farhan Khan / Wikipedia

Pakistan, South Asia

巴基斯坦強迫印度教女孩童婚現象猖獗

by Kunwar Khuldune Shahid December 24, 2018February 18, 2020

US President Donald Trump speaks during his meeting with Colombian President Iv·n Duque after his speech at the United Nations in New York September 25, 2018. Photo: AFP / Nicholas Kamm

Afghanistan, China, European Union, India, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, Sri Lanka, Syria, Turkey, World

Is Donald Trump signaling adieu to allies?

by Prakash Katoch December 24, 2018

Rohingya refugees wait roadside for aid at Thaingkhali makeshift refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, September 14, 2017. Photo: Reuters/Danish Siddiqui

Afghanistan, AT Finance, Bangladesh, Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, Middle East, Myanmar, Pakistan, South Asia, United Kingdom, World

Asia’s version of Palestine emerging in Bangladesh

by Bertil Lintner December 24, 2018February 18, 2020

US President Donald Trump (R) talks with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi as they attend a working session during the G20 summit in Hamburg, northern Germany, on July 8, 2017. Photo: AFP/ Michael Kappeler/Pool

Afghanistan, AT Finance, Beijing, China, European Union, India, Iran, Israel, Middle East, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, World, Wuhan

Why the US pushed the ‘India office’ out of the Pentagon

by Atta Rasool Malik December 24, 2018

從巴爾蒂特堡頂部可以欣賞到罕薩峽谷和白雪皚皚山脈的壯麗景色。相片：Asia Times

China, Pakistan, South Asia, World

世界之脊的新大博弈

by Pepe Escobar December 24, 2018February 18, 2020

Afghan Taliban militants celebrate a ceasefire on the outskirts of Jalalabad on June 16, the second day of Eid. Photo: AFP

Afghanistan, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia, World

Trump’s Afghan withdrawal could pave the way for peace

by M.K. Bhadrakumar December 24, 2018February 18, 2020

Hindu community children busy at their religious rituals. APP photo by Farhan Khan/Wikipedia

AT Finance, Pakistan, South Asia

Forced conversions, marriages of underage Hindu girls rampant in Pakistan

by Kunwar Khuldune Shahid December 22, 2018February 18, 2020

The Khunjerab Pass, starting point of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. Photo: Asia Times

AT Finance, Beijing, China, India, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Pakistan, Russia, Shanghai, South Asia, World

On the road in the Karakoram

by Pepe Escobar December 22, 2018February 18, 2020

A couple posing for wedding photos at the Bund in Shanghai with the Pudong skyline in the background. Photo: iStock

China, Iraq, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia, World

Impact of 4 decades of China’s reforms and opening

by Zamir Awan December 21, 2018

India flag with China flag. Image: iStock

Beijing, China, European Union, India, Pakistan, South Asia, World, Wuhan

Did China ‘bowl India a googly’ on border talks?

by Prakash Katoch December 21, 2018

Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

AT Finance, Pakistan, Philippines, South Asia

Gay man took his own life during alleged blackmail attempt

by Asia Times staff December 21, 2018February 18, 2020

Photo: iStock

AT Finance, China, European Union, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Pakistan, Philippines, Russia, South Asia, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, World

Sell everything – but look at emerging markets

by David P. Goldman December 21, 2018February 18, 2020

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan attends a welcome ceremony in Beijing. Photo: AFP/Jason Lee

Beijing, China, Pakistan, South Asia, World

China, Pakistan hatch ‘secret plan’ to build new fighter jets: NYT

by Asia Times staff December 21, 2018February 18, 2020

The glorious view of the Hunza Valley and snow-capped mountains from the top of Baltit Fort. Photo: Asia Times

Afghanistan, AT Finance, Beijing, China, India, Iran, Japan, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Pakistan, Russia, Shanghai, South Asia, United Kingdom, World

The new Great Game on the Roof of the World

by Pepe Escobar December 20, 2018February 18, 2020

Imran Khan has been accused of bowing to religious extremists in Pakistan. Photo: AFP/Aamir Qureshi

Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia, World

Pakistan’s dilemma of democracy and political dispensation

by Imad Zafar December 20, 2018December 20, 2018

Volunteers of the Hindu nationalist organization Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) shout religious slogans at a conclave near Pune. Photo: Danish Siddiqui, Reuters

AT Finance, Bangladesh, China, Egypt, European Union, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Japan, Middle East, Nepal, Northeast Asia, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, Sri Lanka, World

The economics of India’s population growth

by Mohan Guruswamy December 20, 2018

North Point on Hong Kong Island where the incident happened. Photo: Google Maps

China, Hong Kong, Pakistan, South Asia

Man in critical condition after beard catches on fire

by Asia Times staff December 20, 2018February 18, 2020

Chinese and EU flags. Photo: Flickr

AT Finance, Beijing, China, Cyprus, Egypt, European Union, Germany, Iraq, Middle East, Pakistan, Philippines, Russia, South Asia, Turkey, World

Rising China is changing Europe’s geopolitical landscape

by Anu Anwar December 20, 2018December 20, 2018

Image: iStock

Afghanistan, France, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia, World

UAE says US-Taliban talks produced ‘tangible results’

by Asia Times staff December 20, 2018February 18, 2020

British Airways is resuming service to Pakistan, which is seen as a vote of confidence in the country's security situation. Photo: iStock

France, Pakistan, South Asia, World

BA returning to Pakistan

by Asia Times staff December 20, 2018February 18, 2020