South Asia

Pakistan: Farmers Protest Govt’s Corporate Farming Plan

To invite big corporate investments into the country’s agriculture sector, Pakistan has announced the building of six canals on the Indus River.

Workers (Bangladesh)

The author and photographer, a academic from JNU tells us stories through the camera; one lesson that is enduring and humbling, however is the excitement and respect that our neighbours, ordinary Bangladeshis have for Indians

Over 100 Hazaras protesting Kabul suicide bombing detained by Delhi Police for 7 Hours

Image: Twitter/ @REhsan2021New Delhi: After being detained by police in Delhi...

Adani’s capital Modi’s power in Sri Lanka

A symbiosis of genocidal politics and crony capitalism?

India ranks high in cumulative excess Covid-deaths: Lancet report

A global report looking at excess deaths during the pandemic period put India in a harsh light

Aurat March: Highlight of International Women’s Day celebrations in Pakistan

Pakistan’s women’s collective succeeded in overturning administrative attempts to curb the popular women’s march in Lahore

Baby bowls over India, Pakistan cricket teams

Indian cricket team wins match, but gets floored by Pakistan captain’s baby

Bangladesh: Police register complaints over alleged desecration of temples

Hindu community staged protests demanding that the culprits behind the alleged desecration of three temples be arrested

When will Indian fishworkers be assured of their safety on high seas?

National Fishworkers Forum India, Pakistan India Peoples’ Forum for Peace & Democracy condemn firing on Indian fishworkers by Pakistan’s maritime security agency

Afghanistan: Bullet riddled bodies of women activists found in Mazar-e-Sharif

Frozan Safi (30), who had taught at a private university in Balkh the northern Afghan province, was one of the victims identified

South Asian peace activists express solidarity with Bangladesh

The group has urged the Government of Bangladesh to reconstruct all places of worship, provide compensation to those affected

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