South Asia

Yunus to Stay on as Bangladesh Interim Head, Quells Resignation Buzz

Planning adviser confirms Yunus will continue amid political turmoil; interim council blames disruption on “provocative demands” as calls grow for early elections and reform...

India will Never Give in to Nuclear Blackmail: EAM Jaishankar in Germany

BERLIN — Reaffirming that India has zero tolerance for terrorism, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Friday said that the country will never...

We Would Die of Hunger, Must Defuse Water Bomb Hanging Over Us: Pakistan Senator

ISLAMABAD — Asserting that the country is staring down the barrel of a major water crisis, yet another Pakistani politician on Friday made a...

After India’s Objections, IMF Justifies Bailout Package to Pakistan

NEW DELHI -- Amid India’s objections to the International Monetary Fund bailout package to Pakistan, the IMF has said the debt-ridden country "met all...

Pakistan Promotes Army Chief Asim Munir to Field Marshal: Why It Matters

Abid Hussain ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s cabinet on Tuesday promoted Syed Asim Munir, the country’s chief of army staff, to the rank of field marshal, following the...

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