Pakistan and Bangladesh in transition
The writer says it is important that election bodies remain neutral for any credible election, as it is the only path to democratic transition.
South Asia
Advance ironclad ties with Pakistan: President Xi
He also stressed the need for both nations to continue to improve overall planning and scale up bilateral cooperation under the CPEC.
Iran FM Hossein Abdollahian arrives in Islamabad on 2-day visit
It is the Iranian foreign minister’s first bilateral visit to Pakistan.
‘War not an option’: PM Shehbaz says ready to talk to ‘neighbour’ on serious matters
The prime minister pointed out that Pakistan had fought three wars in the last 75 years, which resulted in more poverty and a lack of resources.
India makes its presence felt through humanitarian assistance
As a major power in South Asia, the administration of Indian PM Narendra Modi is stepping up efforts to heighten its involvement in the region through humanitarian assistance and…
Chinese vice-premier arrives in Islamabad to celebrate decade of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
Vice-premier He Lifeng would also hold meetings with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Dr Arif Alvi during the visit.
Bangladesh PM seeks UK cooperation for Bangladesh’s railway development
Sheikh Hasina said her government has a target to transform Bangladesh into a developed country by 2041.
Tesla execs to meet commerce minister as China fumes at India’s BYD plant rejection
US electric car producer Tesla has proposed setting up a factory in India to build electric cars for domestic sale and export.
Indonesia, India to strike a local currency settlement
India is one of Indonesia's top non-oil and gas export destinations, with a US$9.4 billion transaction value during the first half of this year.
India puts up new hurdle to importing electricity from Nepal
New Delhi has asked for financial closure details of projects whose approval process has remained pending for months.