Pakistan – Page 24 – Asia Times

A Pakistani villager casts his vote at a polling station during general election in Mohri Pur, some 60 kilometres from the central Pakistan city of Multan on July 25, 2018.Pakistanis vote on July 25 in elections that could propel former World Cup cricketer Imran Khan to power, as security fears intensified with a voting-day blast that killed at least 30 after a campaign marred by claims of military interference. / AFP PHOTO / SS MIRZA

European Union, Pakistan, South Asia, World

EU observers’ report validates opposition stance on flawed Pakistani poll

by Imad Zafar October 29, 2018

2006年8月19日，伊朗士兵參與了位於巴基斯坦邊境附近黑丹市（Zahedan）以東約50公里的錫斯坦 - 俾路支斯坦省的軍事演習。相片：AFP / FARSNEWS / STR

Iran, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia

綁架事件使伊巴邊境地區緊張局勢升溫

by M Shakil October 29, 2018February 18, 2020

On February 19, 2017, Afghan General Abdul Raziq (C), police chief of Kandahar, poses during a graduation ceremony at a police training center in Kandahar province. (Photo by JAWED TANVEER / AFP)

Afghanistan, AT Finance, China, India, Iran, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, Syria, World

Afghan turmoil continues without clear signs of peace

by Manoj Kumar Mishra October 29, 2018

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe walk through a garden before lunch in Yamanakako village, Yamanashi prefecture, on October 28, 2018. Photo: The Yomiuri Shimbun

Australia, Beijing, China, India, Japan, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Oceania, Pakistan, South Asia, South Korea, Sri Lanka, World

Bromance before business as Modi visits Abe’s holiday home

by Andrew Salmon October 28, 2018February 18, 2020

Saudi King Salman, right, and Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, left, in Jeddah on September 19, 2018. Photo: Center for International Communication / AFP

AT Finance, Iran, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Pakistan, South Asia, United Kingdom, World

Despite PR duress, Saudi $6bn to Pakistan comes with strings

by Suddaf Chaudry October 28, 2018February 18, 2020

Jamal Khashoggi was murdered when he visited the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on October 2. Photo: AFP

AT Finance, Australia, Beijing, China, France, Germany, India, Iran, Japan, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Oceania, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, Syria, Turkey, World

Summit in Istanbul as ramifications of the Khashoggi debacle roll on

by Pepe Escobar October 27, 2018February 18, 2020

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde insist that Beijing reveal details of its commercial loan terms under the joint China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: iStock

AT Finance, Beijing, China, European Union, Malaysia, Middle East, Myanmar, Pakistan, South Asia, Sri Lanka, World

Pakistan lifeline fears Chinese creditor tug

by Gary Kleiman October 26, 2018October 28, 2018

The District Court in Wan Chai. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

China, Hong Kong, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia

Man jailed for 40 months for pushing woman onto railway line

by Asia Times staff October 26, 2018February 18, 2020

Hambantota port in Sri Lanka has been taken over by China for 99 years. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

AT Finance, China, Japan, Malaysia, Northeast Asia, Pakistan, South Asia, Sri Lanka, World

Is China a new imperial power?

by Chandra Muzaffar October 26, 2018

Flag of Saudi Arabia in front of a clear blue sky. Photo: iStock

Afghanistan, Bahrain, Egypt, India, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Pakistan, South Asia, Turkey, United Kingdom, World

Khashoggi murder puts Saudi sovereignty in peril

by Atta Rasool Malik October 26, 2018October 26, 2018

Iranian soldiers participate in military manoeuvres at Sistan-Baluchestan province, about 50 kilometers east of the city of Zahedan near the Pakistani border, on August 19. 2006. Photo: AFP/FARSNEWS/STR

Afghanistan, China, India, Iran, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia, Syria

Tensions rise after kidnapping on Iran-Pakistan border

by FM Shakil October 25, 2018February 18, 2020

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan meets the king of Saudi Arabia, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, at Al-Salam Royal Palace in Jeddah on September 19, 2018. Photo: AFP via Anadolu Agency

Beijing, China, Iran, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia, Syria, Turkey

Pakistan wins $6-bn bailout from Saudis amid Khashoggi row

by Kunwar Khuldune Shahid October 25, 2018February 18, 2020

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan meets the king of Saudi Arabia, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, at Al-Salam Royal Palace in Jeddah on September 19, 2018. Photo: AFP via Anadolu Agency

China, India, Iran, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia, Syria, World

Saudi aid, witch-hunts will not help Imran Khan deal with crises

by Imad Zafar October 25, 2018

The High Court in Hong Kong. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

China, Hong Kong, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia

Pakistani jailed for six-and-a-half years for rape and theft

by Asia Times staff October 25, 2018February 18, 2020

Afghanistan, Beijing, China, India, Iran, Middle East, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, World

Geopolitical forces are perpetuating instability

by Rahim Nasar October 25, 2018October 25, 2018

Central Bureau of Investigation Director Alok Verma (left) and Special Director Rakesh Asthana (right). Photo: Courtesy CBI

India, Pakistan, South Asia

Rumblings in CBI, India’s top anti-graft body, opens can of worms

by Saikat Datta October 24, 2018February 18, 2020

A Pakistani soldier looks on during the opening of a trade project at the China-backed Gwadar port on November 13, 2016. Photo: AFP/ Aamir Qureshi

AT Finance, Beijing, China, India, Laos, Malaysia, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia, Sri Lanka, World

Under the guise of friendship, China is looting Pakistan

by Ali Salman Andani October 24, 2018

The restaurant district at Mong Kok in Kowloon.
Photo: Google Maps

China, Hong Kong, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia

Nhóm đàn ông tấn công người phụ nữ vì không trả nợ

by Asia Times staff October 24, 2018February 18, 2020

A close-up photograph of Afghanistan from a desktop globe. Photo: iStock

Afghanistan, AT Finance, China, India, Iran, Middle East, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, Turkey, United Kingdom, World

Geopolitical factors contributing to Afghan quagmire

by Manoj Kumar Mishra October 24, 2018October 24, 2018

Press freedom. Image: iStock

Pakistan, South Asia

For Pakistani journalist, speaking out is proving costly

by Wasif Malik October 23, 2018October 24, 2018

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan waves to supporters from a balcony at the AK Party headquarters in Ankara, on June 24 as they celebrate him winning five more years in office with sweeping new powers after a decisive election victory.Photo: AFP / Turkish Presidential Press Office / Kayhan Ozer

Iran, Middle East, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, Turkey, United Kingdom, World

Suspects in Khashoggi killing must be tried in Turkey: Erdogan

by Alison Tahmizian Meuse October 23, 2018February 18, 2020

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

China, India, Iran, Israel, Middle East, Pakistan, Russia, Shanghai, South Asia, Turkey, World

India the net beneficiary of current geopolitical situation

by Zamir Awan October 23, 2018

The Shatin Magistrates’ Court in the New Territories. Photo: Google Maps

AT Finance, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Pakistan, South Asia

Three asylum seekers jailed for working illegally

by Asia Times staff October 23, 2018February 18, 2020

The Siachen glacier serves as the world's highest battlefield with Indian and Pakistani troops in a face off since 1984. Photo: Wikipedia

Afghanistan, China, India, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, United Kingdom, World

A war in the Himalayas that the world can’t ignore

by Prakash Katoch October 23, 2018

Photo: AFP/Nicolas Asfouri

AT Finance, Australia, Beijing, Cambodia, China, European Union, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Middle East, Myanmar, New Zealand, Northeast Asia, Oceania, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, South Asia, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Vietnam, World

Despite Trump, Xi’s China is not a leading power

by Xuan Loc Doan October 23, 2018October 23, 2018

The restaurant district at Mong Kok in Kowloon.
Photo: Google Maps

AT Finance, China, Hong Kong, Middle East, Pakistan, Shanghai, South Asia, Vietnam

Gang of men ‘attacked woman’ for not paying back debt

by Asia Times staff October 22, 2018February 18, 2020

متظاهرون يرتدون أقنعة ولي العهد السعودي محمد بن سلمان والرئيس الأمريكي دونالد ترامب خارج البيت الأبيض في 19 أكتوبر/تشرين الأول 2018، مطالبين بالعدالة للصحفي السعودي جمال خاشقجي.

صورة: Jim WATSON/ AFP

Afghanistan, China, Egypt, European Union, Iran, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia, Turkey, World

Khashoggi murder puts spotlight on ‘bonesaw’ prince

by Imad Zafar October 21, 2018October 21, 2018

Human face painted with flag of Afghanistan. Image:iStock

Afghanistan, Germany, India, Middle East, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, United Kingdom, World

Afghanistan’s enduring desire for independence

by Manoj Kumar Mishra October 20, 2018October 20, 2018

Mong Kok Police Station. Photo: Google Maps

China, Hong Kong, Pakistan, South Asia

South Asian officer pioneers community links with minorities

by Asia Times staff October 19, 2018February 18, 2020

A photo showing the first test flight of the HD-1 supersonic cruise missile. Photo: Hongda

Beijing, China, Guangzhou, India, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, World

Chinese firm’s supersonic cruise missile aims at South Asia orders

by Asia Times staff October 18, 2018February 18, 2020

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