South Asia
Bangladesh Stable Enough and Ready to Hold Elections: Yunus
DHAKA — Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus said on Monday that the country is ready to hold polls in the first half of February,...
Over 300 Houses Damaged, Village Washed Away After Glacier Burst in Gilgit-Baltistan
ISLAMABAD -- More than 300 houses and dozens of shops have been destroyed in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan's Ghizer district following a glacier burst that triggered...
Pakistan: Torrential Rains Kill 307 People in Last 48 ours
ISLAMABAD — Torrential monsoon rains and flash floods continue to wreak havoc in Pakistan with as many as 307 people losing their lives and...
Pakistan Denies Reports that Army Chief Asim Munir Plans to Become Next President
The army made it clear that Munir has no interest in the presidency and no such proposal is under consideration, the state-run PTV posted...
Political Parties in Bangladesh Divided Over Yunus’ Announcement of Elections in Feb
DHAKA -- Several key political parties in Bangladesh voiced differences over the interim government's Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus's announcement of the date for the...