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Obama's Memoir Glosses Over His Horrific Drone War
The former president's 768-page memoir hardly mentions the drone program, which killed hundreds of civilians, and when it does it's pretty gross.
Inside the World of Pakistani Women Free to Marry and Divorce at Will
When opposed by their families over their choice of men, the women of Pakistan’s Kalash community choose to elope and marry.
Chalo: The Compilation Tape Celebrating South Asian Music
It's a playlist where Qawwali music can be heard next to a meditative string quartet; where rap is followed by ambient and lo-fi electronica.
This Pakistani Filmmaker Wants to Break the Silence on South Asia’s Rape Problem
Danial K Afzal, who recently released a short film on the struggles of a rape survivor, opens up about the reluctance of talking about rape in Pakistan, and why films have the power to mobilise.
Stampede Kills at Least 15 People at Stadium in Afghanistan Amid Visa Rush
About 10,000 Afghans gathered to acquire documents to enter Pakistan following an end to visa policies in place due to coronavirus.
Inside the Secret Tibetan Force That Is Helping India Take On China
Apart from being expert paratroopers, members of the Special Frontier Force are trained in mountain warfare and guerilla combat.
Patriarchy and Violence: Why Women in Pakistan Had to Protest
Critics say the annual women's march is against the values of Pakistani society.
‘I Face Rape Threats Daily’: What It’s Like Being a Female Journalist in Pakistan
According to a report, 61 journalists have been killed in the country since 1992.
Pakistan Gang Rape Sparks Nationwide Protests After Cop Blames Woman
The investigating officer blaming the survivor for being out late at night, and without a man, intensified the anger.
For Some Women in Pakistan, Banning Tinder Means a Loss of Freedom and Connectivity
Pakistan banned five dating apps over their "immoral" content this week alone.
India's Unique Brand of Right-Wing Nationalism Comes to New York
Hindu nationalists paid for billboard space over Times Square last week celebrating the removal of Kashmir's autonomy. Simultaneously, another group ran ads flashing "Kashmiri Lives Matter".
Why Modi Inaugurated a Temple Being Built Over a Razed Mosque on the Kashmir Crackdown Anniversary
The construction of the Ram Mandir over the Babri Masjid is a major milestone for the prime minister's Hindu nationalist agenda.