Politics

A view of the blast damage inside St. Sebastian's Church in Negombo, Sri Lanka, on April 22
The Nikkei View

A barbaric act of mass murder in Sri Lanka

The world should help the South Asian country root out terrorism

24 April 2019
Mourners in Sri Lanka carry the coffin of a victim of Sunday's terror attacks during a mass burial Tuesday.
Politics

Islamic State claims responsibility for Sri Lanka attacks

Bombings are in retaliation for Christchurch massacre, defense official says

24 April 2019
Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi speaks with the Nikkei Asian Review in Tokyo. (Photo by Arisa Moriyama)
Interview

Pakistan ready for peace talks after Indian vote, minister says

New IMF bailout and Chinese investment also on horizon as economic ills persist

23 April 2019
The discussions with the IMF have run into resistance from the U.S. over Pakistan's Chinese debt.
Belt and Road

Pakistan's PM Khan eager for closer economic ties with China

Beijing visit for Belt and Road summit to highlight plans for economic corridor

23 April 2019
Sri Lankan soldiers secure St. Anthony Shrine after an attack in Colombo on Sunday. At least 290 people were killed and over 450 injured in eight blasts across the country.
Politics

Terror attacks in Sri Lanka expose new security threat

Recent intelligence reports raised alarm of some Muslims becoming radicalized

22 April 2019
Crime-scene officials inspect the explosion area at the Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo after deadly blasts April 21.
Economy

Sri Lanka bombings hurt island's tourist destination ambitions

Death toll rises to 290 after Easter Sunday attacks on churches and hotels

22 April 2019
Pakistani Finance Minister Asad Umar holds a news conference in Islamabad in November.
Economy

Pakistan finance minister resigns ahead of visit by IMF

Sudden departure comes after provisional deal on aid worth over $6bn

19 April 2019
The practice of Chinese men paying to marry young Pakistani women has continued for the past couple of years, according to sources.
Belt and Road

Chinese illegal marriage operators exploit young Pakistani women

Belt and Road hype leaves human trafficking of underprivileged unchecked

18 April 2019
The tax amnesty plan is being promoted by Prime Minister Imran Khan as a necessary step to help reform Pakistan.
Economy

Pakistan to unveil new tax amnesty to ease debt burden

PM Khan hopes one-time charge on hidden wealth will relieve cash-strapped economy

15 April 2019
Experts say the government of Prime Minister Imran Khan of Pakistan needs to manage the Chinese "debt trap" issue in order to avoid future economic problems. (Nikkei Montage)
Politics

US lawmakers balk at Pakistan rescue, fearing money going to China

IMF bailout would be used to repay debts to Beijing, congressmen say

13 April 2019
People raise their hands as they chant slogans to show solidarity with Pakistan Armed Force in a rally Peshawar, Pakistan on March 1.
India elections

Relations with Pakistan to remain tense after India elections

Islamabad wary of Modi's intentions as both sides closely watch US reaction

12 April 2019
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, right, with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in Beijing last November. Officials in Pakistan’s Balochistan province say it is failing to reap the full benefits of major infrastructure projects in China’s Belt and Road Initiative.
Belt and Road

Khan tries to ease concerns over China's Belt and Road

Pakistani province demands fair share of $62bn development project

2 April 2019
Indians watch Prime Minister Narendra Modi's televised address to the nation on Wednesday.
International relations

Modi hails India as a 'space superpower' after satellite kill

Missile test helps New Delhi boost defenses against Beijing

27 March 2019
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, left, and China's Premier Li Keqiang depart after a signing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Nov. 3, 2018. 
Most read in 2019

Pakistan distances itself from China's Belt and Road

Islamabad diverts $171m from CPEC to fund projects legislators want

20 March 2019
China is left with just one real ally -- Pakistan. 
Opinion

Pakistan, China and terrorism

Beijing's support protects Islamabad from global pressure to suppress militants

18 March 2019
Ambulance staff take a man from outside a mosque in central Christchurch on March 15.
Politics

Australian charged in New Zealand mosque shooting that killed 49

Trump condemns 'monstrous' attack that was livestreamed by the shooter

16 March 2019
China is making clear that it values its strategic partnership with Pakistan for the sake of its own regional interests.
Belt and Road

China defends Pakistan by vetoing Kashmir bombing resolution

India fails to brand Masood Azhar a terrorist as Beijing prioritizes Belt and Road

15 March 2019
Visitors peer at the Taj Mahal through morning air pollution in Agra, India, in January.
Environment

India home to 22 of 30 most polluted cities in the world: report

Gurugram tops list; Bangladesh and Pakistan urban areas also rank among worst

11 March 2019
All mobile phones sold in Nepal are made in China and the Chinese WeChat application is the most popular means of communication. (Photo by Tom Vater)
Belt and Road

Belt and Road reaches Nepal's wild north, winning China influence

Highways, bridges and dams flow from infrastructure bonanza

9 March 2019
Indian military forces gather near the debris of crashed Indian Air Force plane in Budgam west of Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian administered Kashmir.on Feb. 27.
Opinion

India versus Pakistan -- on the brink

Global powers must intervene in the Kashmir dispute to reduce risk of nuclear war

5 March 2019
Indian pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman stands under armed escort near the Pakistan-India border.
International relations

Pakistan releases Indian pilot, as Khan seeks talks with Modi

With shelling continuing, Kashmir residents flee to safety

2 March 2019
A Pakistani soldier stands guard near the wreckage of an Indian plane shot down by the Pakistan military in Hurran, near the Line of Control in Pakistani Kashmir, pictured on Feb. 28.
Opinion

India versus Pakistan in the court of global opinion

Islamabad may get credit for pilot's return but New Delhi is way ahead in PR battle

2 March 2019
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi gained in popularity after their countries' air forces carried out raids over Kashmir.
International relations

Modi and Khan see support surge on Kashmir face-off

Pakistan to release detained Indian pilot but tensions still high

1 March 2019
An Indian army solider walks past the wreckage of an Indian aircraft in Indian Kashmir on Feb. 27.
International relations

Pakistan and India both claim to down each other's jets

Khan warns of ‘miscalculation’ triggering nuclear war

28 February 2019
Passengers crowd a ticket counter outside the airport after their flight was cancelled following temporarily suspension of flights, in Jammu Feb.27.
28 February 2019