Pakistan
Military offensive launched against India, Pakistan says
At least 48 have been killed in clashes since Wednesday, according to estimates from both sides.
The symbolism behind India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’
Explainer - What lies behind the name given to India's military offensive on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir?
Pakistan's PM vows to 'avenge' deaths of 31 people killed
Pakistan's Prime Minister has vowed to "avenge" the deaths of 31 people killed in missle strike by India's airforce, raising fears of a wider conflict between the two nuclear powers. India hit sites… Audio
South Asian communities fear for relatives caught up in Kashmir conflict
New Zealand's Indian and Pakistani residents call on the two neighbouring nuclear powers to halt rapidly rising hostilities.
Worst fighting in decades erupts between India and Pakistan
India has attacked Pakistan and Pakistani Kashmir with missile strikes, killing at least eight people. Pakistan called the attack a blatant act of war. Experts say a retaliatory attack in imminent… Audio
India launches military operation against Pakistan
Earlier on Wednesday, India launched air strikes on Pakistan and Pakistan administered Kashmir. The targets are the deepest India has hit inside the country since the 1971 Indo-Pakistan war. At least… Audio
India, Pakistan exchange gunfire for second day
Indian and Pakistani troops have exchanged gunfire for a second straight day as ties plummeted between the two nuclear-armed neighbours after an attack on tourists blamed on Pakistani militants killed…
More details emerge of train hijacked by militants in Pakistan
Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about more details coming to light about a passenger train that was hijacked by militants in Pakistan and an update on former Philippines president… Audio
Black Caps fast bowler Ben Sears ruled out of Champions Trophy
Ben Sears' Champions Trophy is over before it starts, with the Black Caps fast bowler ruled out with a hamstring injury.
Ten police killed in militant attack in Pakistan
At least 10 Pakistani frontier police have been killed in a militant attack on an outpost near the northwestern city of Dera Ismail Khan, sources say.
Asia: Japan bracing itself for potential megaquake
Asia correspondent Erin Hale speaks to Lisa Owen about a former top spy chief in Pakistan being arrested, Japan still bracing itself for a potential 'megaquake' after the government issued it's first… Audio
Islamic State claims responsibility for deadly attack at Oman mosque
Islamic State has claimed responsibility on Tuesday for an assault on a Shi'ite Muslim mosque in Oman that left at least nine people dead.
Pakistan police bust organ trafficking ring that took kidneys from hundreds
Eight members of an organ trafficking ring in north-east Pakistan have been arrested, police say.
Children among those trapped in Pakistan cable car
"For God's sake help us," one of those trapped tells Pakistan media, as a rescue effort is under way.
What Indians and Pakistanis really think about the 1947 partition of India
Amid this year's Independence Day festivities of India and Pakistan, two women who trace their family history back to opposite sides of the border describe what the occasion means to them.
New Zealand election dominates India's 77th Independence Day celebrations
Candidates from Labour, National and the ACT Party vie for the attention of the Indian diaspora at their annual independence celebrations.
K2: Climbers deny walking by dying guide in bid to break record
A well-known Norwegian mountaineer has denied accusations that her team climbed over an injured guide during a bid to break a world record.
Lawyers for Pakistan's Imran Khan to meet him in jail
The conviction, which Khan rejects as politically motivated, likely means he will be disqualified from running in an upcoming general election.
Pakistan passenger train derails killing 30
Pakistan's railway minister said initial investigations showed the train was travelling at normal speed and they were trying to establish what led to the derailment.
Tour of Pakistan proves a winner for Black Caps
A whirlwind white ball tour of Pakistan offering little at stake proved an unexpected blessing for a depleted Black Caps squad.
