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Pakistanis denounce slaying of female students, nurses

2013-06-17

Government, civil society shows resolve to fight religious fanatics.
Youth festival in southern Kyrgyzstan strengthens unity

2013-06-17

Inter-ethnic gatherings, such as 'We are all under the same sky' event, are helping groups from different ethnicities better understand their counterparts.
Reliance on medico-legal officers needed in Pakistan

2013-06-14

Despite their significance, medico-legal officers find their skills and equipment are behind the curve internationally, which undermines the justice system, analysts say.
Experts: Use of chemical weapons carries serious implications for Syria

2013-06-14

In addition to inflicting catastrophic damage on the population, officials could become the target of local and international prosecution if they use chemical weapons, experts say.
Specialists see fewer young drug addicts in Tajikistan

2013-06-14

New initiatives, public opinion and religion can help curb drug addiction.
Pakistan pursues power-generating projects

2013-06-13

The country is looking to end its decade-long energy crisis, build up the economy and create jobs for its citizens by investing in its energy sector.
PML-N faces energy crisis, terrorism

2013-06-13

The newly elected Pakistani government is working to overcome all problems, leaders say.
Kyrgyzstan's new border control programme operational

2013-06-13

Security personnel and citizens are already seeing the benefits of the Kalkan programme, which has been implemented at 13 of the country's border crossing stations.
Pakistan undaunted amid Taliban's threats against polio vaccinators

2013-06-12

The Pakistani government and vaccinators stand tall despite spate of militant attacks and say they are committed to ridding future generations of the disease.
Kazakhstan to promote agricultural sector revitalisation

2013-06-12

The country will establish a new agricultural university focused on attracting new professionals, researching theory and experimenting in farming techniques.
Pakistani forces engage militants crossing Pakistani-Afghan border

2013-06-11

The Pakistani army's latest anti-militant tactic ultimately will make the border region more secure, observers predict.
Sindh to hire 7,500 police to overcome killings, militancy

2013-06-10

Provincial officials aim to counter the reputation for violence that it has gotten in light of targeted killings in Karachi and the militancy.
S. Kyrgyz authorities, public call for peace and stability

2013-06-10

The region doesn't need violence again, people say as the Osh area marks the three-year anniversary of ethnic riots that left almost 400 people dead.
Taliban fails to foil Pakistani election in Swat

2013-06-07

With a boost from formerly disenfranchised female voters, high voter turnout in Swat confirms the end of the Taliban reign over the area, analysts say.
Kazakhstan urges individuals, businesses to save water

2013-06-07

The country hopes its new water-resource management programme will help reinforce conservation efforts.
Afghan parliamentarians praise fatwa against suicide bombings

2013-06-06

Now that the ulema have officially forbidden the heinous act, the media must spread the word throughout Afghanistan, they say.
Bahrain bans political parties from communicating with Hizbullah

2013-06-06

Ministry of Justice decree declares Hizbullah a 'terrorist organisation' and prohibits local political organisations from engaging in any form of communication with it.
Kyrgyz in rural areas learn about the law

2013-06-06

Villagers in the southern border zone are receiving free legal advice as part of a programme to teach them about their legal rights.
Farid Khan's killing enrages Pakistanis

2013-06-05

Armed men who killed the new lawmaker robbed the will of the voters who elected him; officials have arrested several suspects, including one with ties to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
In Osh on Children's Day, they spoke of international friendship

2013-06-05

All children, regardless of their ethnicity, need protection and help, adults say.
Taliban killings will not suppress popular uprisings, residents say

2013-06-04

As militants' grip in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan, weakens, their desperate attacks are increasing residents' resolve to stop the Taliban once and for all.
Bara Tehsil residents recall days of cell phone harassment

2013-06-04

A May 28 edict in which the Lashkar-e-Islam militant group further represses individual rights has residents recalling Mangal Bagh's confiscation of cell phones and public floggings.
Uzbek legislation discourages underage marriage

2013-06-04

Tougher penalties protect both children and society from 'negative consequences,' observers say.
Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan establish railway link

2013-06-03

The new Bolashak-Serhetyaka railway will open opportunities for regional co-operation and economic development, analysts say.