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Hafez Shirazi remembered at literary gathering in Karachi

Scholars and poets gathered at Karachi’s Iranian Cultural Centre to celebrate legendary Persian poet Hafez Shirazi and his lasting literary influence across South Asia.

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Flashpoint Kashmir: Deadly attack pushes India and Pakistan to the brink—again

Indian-administered Kashmir has once again ignited as a searing flashpoint between India and Pakistan after the recent attack in Pahalgam, pushing the two countries to the brink again.

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At least 10 killed as Cyclone Remal pounds Bangladesh

At least 10 killed as cyclonic storm ravages parts of Bangladesh.

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Sheikh Hasina sworn in as Bangladesh PM for fifth term

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was sworn in for a fifth term after her party, Awami League won a landslide victory in the general election boycotted by the opposition.

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MILITARY

US seeks to turn India into logistics hub in anti-China bid: Report

The US intends to transform India into a major hub for maintenance and resupplying of its warships in the South Asia region as part of a military partnership pact aimed at countering China, a report says.

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PAKISTAN

Pakistan seeks billions of dollars in new loans after floods: Report

Pakistan will ask international lenders for billions of dollars in loans after devastating floods exacerbated the South Asian nation's economic crisis, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.

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THE SUBCONTINENT

Britain's Legacy in South Asia: A History of Blood-Stained Imperialism

In this edition of the subcontinent, we' ll take a look at the legacy of British colonialism in South Asia, in light of the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

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Report: British Muslims reduced to second class citizens

According to a report by the Institute of Race Relations, British Muslims have been reduced to ‘second-class’ citizens in the United Kingdom.