Pakistan
China to open Afghanistan border after nearly a century? Iran to bomb “Trump” route? “Cargo corridor” journalism is where it’s at nowadays
Wars are reshaping countries’ thinking on how to get goods in and out.
Xi positions China to challenge US grip on global AI rules
President Xi Jinping used the opening of China's flagship AI summit on July 17 to portray Beijing as an alternative rule-setter for artificial intelligence, unveiling a new intergovernmental body and a package of aid for developing nations.
Pakistan targets fully digital remittances to accelerate cashless economy
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed officials to ensure that all remittance inflows are processed through digital channels, saying the move would improve transparency, efficiency and economic activity.
Pakistan says 54 militants killed after coordinated attacks in Balochistan
Pakistan's security forces have killed 54 militants during operations launched after a series of coordinated attacks in Balochistan over the past four days, while 42 civilians and security personnel also lost their lives in the violence.
Pakistan’s energy pivot: Iranian oil today, renewables tomorrow
Renewables and nuclear power are expected to play a larger role in Pakistan’s electricity mix in the coming years, helping to limit exposure to global fuel price swings and geopolitical disruptions.
Search underway for missing cargo plane off Pakistan coast
The aircraft was operated by K2 Airways, a private cargo carrier based in Karachi that was established in 2018.
Iran, US likely to hold next round of talks in Pakistan on July 11
The next round of Iran-US talks is likely to be held in Pakistan on July 11, with sanctions, frozen assets and the nuclear programme on the agenda, once funeral ceremonies for slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei conclude.
COMMENT: Iran war shows why Asia must quit fossil fuels
Across Asia, governments are now accelerating approvals for renewable projects and grid modernisation schemes. Battery storage investments are making headlines almost daily.
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India looks to increase its unmanned warfare capabilities
The cornerstone of this structural change is going to be a large procurement order to the tune of $2bn.
Turkey’s foreign minister meets Trump’s co-in-law 'fixer' in Cairo
Lebanese-born billionaire Massad Boulos is a man with a unique portfolio. He serves as US senior advisor for Arab and African affairs. His son is married to Tiffany Trump.
Iran, US agree 60-day roadmap to final deal in joint Zurich statement
Iran and the United States have agreed a 60-day roadmap towards a final agreement and a high committee to oversee negotiations, in a joint statement at the close of the first round of talks in Switzerland.
Asia welcomes Iran-US breakthrough, but caution remains
The tentative peace agreement between the United States and Iran has been greeted with a mixture of relief and caution across much of East and Southeast Asia, a region that has borne more than its fair share of the economic fallout of late.
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Oil prices drop as Pakistan announces US-Iran deal
Oil prices fell in early Asian trading after Pakistan, which has been mediating efforts to end the US-Iran war, announced a deal that US President Donald Trump said would lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
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BREAKING: Pakistan says final text of US-Iran peace deal agreed
Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif says a final text of a US-Iran peace deal has been agreed, with Islamabad finalising next steps, as US Vice President JD Vance warns against false claims over the terms.
India's many territorial disputes and their impact on its economic potential
For much of the 26 years since the beginning of the millennium, India has aimed at becoming a rising economic power by way of first becoming a service centered hub and gradually shifting towards becoming a centre of manufacturing.
New Pakistan-Iran road routes and Central Asian trade
A Eurasianet partner post from the Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst.
Asia’s EV race speeds up as China’s champions challenge Tesla
As of mid-2026, China remains the centre of gravity in the EV world.
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Kremlin wants “full partnership” with Afghan Taliban, military-technical deal signed
Russia is the only country in the world to formally recognise Afghanistan’s rulers, though Central Asia is slowly but surely building relations.
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Locust army swarms Iran as farmers battle to save their crops
Billions of Moroccan locusts have swarmed eastern Iran at four to five times last year's density, with farmers and officials racing to save crops and livelihoods across 1,000 hectares of Sistan-Baluchestan.
Asia’s coal comeback complicates energy transition across region
Taiwan has struggled to secure LNG supplies through May and finalised contracts covering roughly half of June demand, but additional procurement costs are expected to reach into the billions of US dollars to complete.