In Central Asia’s forbidding highlands, a quiet newcomer: Chinese troops
By Gerry Shih NEAR SHAYMAK, Tajikistan — Two miles above sea level in the inhospitable highlands of Central Asia, there’s
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Facing threats, abuses, Kashmiri students return to Valley
CRPF receives distress calls from Kashmiris. Vijita Singh NEW DELHI Apprehending physical and verbal attacks from frenzied groups in the
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Google honours Madhubala on her birthday with doodle
Google has paid tribute to the “the Marilyn Monroe of Bollywood” with a doodle by Bengaluru-based artist Muhammed Sajid Legendary
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Number of people with HIV infection on rise in northern Tajikistan
News Desk The rise in cases of intentional infection of HIV among the people in the Tajikistan’s northern province of
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US-Taliban talks in Pakistan cancelled
ISLAMABAD The Afghan Taliban militant group has called off planned peace talks in Pakistan, saying that most of the members
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Bridge connecting Tajikistan, Afghanistan reopens
HAH Report An important bridge connecting Tajikistan and Afghanistan across the Panj River reopened on the request of the Afghan
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AKHS expands healthcare in Afghanistan
HAH Report Kabul: The Aga Khan Health Services (AKHS) has taken over management of health care facilities in the Bamyan
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Art show at Aga Khan Museum celebrates 50th anniversary of first human steps on the moon
The Moon: A Voyage Through Time explores wonder, knowledge, and beauty inspired by the moon through the ages The Apollo 11
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AWP website blockage: IHC issues notice to telecom watchdog
Chief Justice Athar minallah directs PTA to submit a response within two weeks HAH Report ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC)
Read MoreFaiz Amn Mela ends with a call for unity of the Left to fight imperialism, war mongering
HAH Report The 27th Faiz Amn Mela concluded Sunday at the Open Air Theatre of Baagh-i-Jinnah, Lahore, marking 108th birthday
Read MoreDeedar Hussain murder case: massive protest at Chatorkhand against police failure in arresting key suspects
Political, social activists threaten GB-wide protest if main culprits not arrested HAH Report ISHKOM AN: Massive protest was held
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Snow sports gala held at Skardu
By Farman Baltistani SKARDU A one-day Snow Sports Festival was held in the municipal ground of Skardu on Saturday. The
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The markhor: Between a majestic animal and an economic asset
Trophy hunting has introduced a market ethic whereby the animal is seen in purely utilitarian terms. Shafqat Hussain The recent
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The resurgent left Millennial socialism
A new kind of left-wing doctrine is emerging. It is not the answer to capitalism’s problems AFTER THE collapse of
Read MorePopulism and balance between political demand and human rights
HAH Report Political systems across the world have undergone a wave of populism, and are hard pressed to balance majoritarian
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