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South Asia must stay away from war: High risks and costs for all

South Asia may have only 3 per cent of the world’s area but with a population of slightly over 2 billion people, it has nearly 25% of the world’s...

Bangladesh: Nobel laureate, Muhammad Yunus, convicted in Bangladesh Court in labour law case

The 83 year-old, Nobel laureate economist was has been awarded six months of simple or non-rigorous imprisonment. He was, however, immediately granted one-month bail after a furnishing bond of Taka 5,000. 

Blasphemy Laws in Pakistan

A mob vandalised and burnt eight churches and several homes in Pakistan following accusations of blasphemy on August 16 in Faisalabad district’s Jaranwala tehsil in Punjab province.

Indian Ulema Must Oppose Anti-Blasphemy Laws

They must expunge them from their texts

Pakistan: an ailing democracy

Will the people of Pakistan succeed in reclaiming democracy and saving their country from what many believe is a journey from a 'rogue state' to a 'failed state'?

Nepal sets historic precedent, legalises same-sex unions

Nepal, a beacon of hope for South Asian LGBTQIA+ people, now legalises same-sex unions, it leads the Asia-Pacific in embracing this human right.

Bangladeshi Dissenting voice, Shahidul Alam withdraws from KNMA event: NOIDA

“To dismiss a museum employee for a...post made in his individual capacity points to a high-handed way of functioning...” reads an excerpt from the statement issued by "concerned individuals" on Kafila media portal.

Pakistan: Atleast 15 Hindu students left injured after being attacked for celebrating Holi

The incident occurred on Monday at Punjab University's Law College, involvement of the Islami Jamiat Tulba is being alleged

Asma अब भी जिंदा है! (Ab bhi Zinda hai!) Asma is still Alive!

A personal tribute on International Womens Day …. if we in Pakistan can fight our dictators, you should be able to fight your politicians!

What Indian Media Didn’t Tell Us About Faiz Festival in Lahore

Javed Akhtar’s remarks at the event are significant, but not more than the progressive environment the fair provides.

Pakistan Lynching: Muslims Should Call Out Their Own Theology

Those who argue that this is not about Islam are part of the problem; they should be called enablers of such incidents

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