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South Asia
India’s Modi Drops 12 Cabinet Ministers in Massive Reshuffle
By Ashok Sharma
The shake-up came as Modi's government faced increasing criticism for its handling of the pandemic.
The Battle Over Bahria Town Karachi
By Somaiyah Hafeez and Zafar Musyani
The construction of the exclusive suburb has sparked fierce resistance from local residents, who refuse to give up their land.
Afghan War Moves North
By Catherine Putz
Taliban pressure in the north serves both military and narrative purposes, and didn’t come out of nowhere.
Madrassa Sex Abuse Case Shocks Pakistan
By Allia Bukhari
More and more cases have been coming to light in the past years. Who will take on the country's powerful clerics?
Muslim Women in India ‘Auctioned’ Online Using GitHub
By Bansari Kamdar
Activists, artists and journalists found their names and photographs displayed on the site without their consent.
Decoding India’s Taliban Outreach
By Aishwaria Sonavane
Reports that India is engaged in talks with the Taliban indicate New Delhi's growing security concerns about Afghanistan.
US Left Afghan Airfield at Night, Didn’t Tell New Commander
By Kathy Gannon
Before the Afghan army could take control of the airfield, it was invaded by a small army of looters.
External Concerns are Driving Modi’s Kashmir Strategy
By Mohamed Zeeshan
New Delhi’s crackdown on Kashmir since August 2019 has turned the global spotlight on the human rights situation there.
Pakistan Says India was Behind Recent Bomb Blast in Lahore
By Zarar Khan
The explosion took place near the residence of Lashkar-e-Taiba founder Hafiz Saeed.
India’s COVID-19 Death Toll Tops 400,000; Experts Say It’s Higher
By Ashok Sharma
The Indian government says 2 billion doses could be available by December, but some are skeptical.
Growing Violence in Afghanistan Takes a Toll on Afghan Refugees in Pakistan
By Shahid Afzal Khan
Stalled out peace talks have shattered hopes of a safe return home for millions of Afghans who fled abroad.
India’s Hindutva Hardliners Treat Religious Conversion as Security Threat
By Asim Ali
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has warned that the National Security Act will be invoked against those involved in religious conversion.