South Asia
Pakistan Floods: More than 1,000 Dead, Millions Rendered Homeless; Photos Show Extent of Devastation
The UN estimates that around 33 million Pakistanis - one in seven people - have been affected by the flooding, with more than 500,000...
UN Issues $160 Million Flash Appeal to Help Pakistan Cope With Devastating Floods
ISLAMABAD -- The United Nations issued a flash appeal on Tuesday for $160 million to help Pakistan tackle devastating floods that have killed at least...
Pakistan Could Consider Importing Vegetables, Edible Items from India after Flood Havoc: Minister
ISLAMABAD --Â Pakistan Finance Minister Miftah Ismail said on Monday that the government could "consider importing vegetables and other edible items from India" to facilitate...
As Millions Suffer, the US Needs to End the Collective Punishment of the Afghan People
 Farrah Hassen
A YEAR has now passed since the tumultuous US withdrawal from decades of war and occupation in Afghanistan.
With the Taliban functionally in charge, the...
Pakistan: Balochistan Province Disconnected Due to Floods
Balochistan's connection via roads, air and train has also been disconnected as relief activities become close to impossible to reach to the flood affected...