Below is a random sampling of articles pulled from online news sites reporting on the region. They update periodically and are meant to keep you apprised of the news specific to these countries. Clicking on them will take you directly to the newspaper article. Please remember that articles have not been specifically selected by Vibrant South Asian and the content in this section is not reflective of the views of Vibrant South Asian or its board members.
- First transgender person issued a passport in Pakistan
PESHAWAR: The country has issued its first passport recognising the third gender to a transgender activist, who hailed the move as a progressive step for the marginalised community.Farzana Riaz, a transgender person from Peshawar, said ... read more - At least 120 burnt to death as oil tanker catches fire in Pakistan
At least 123 people were burnt to death when an oil tanker caught fire in Bahawalpur s Ahmedpur Sharqia Sunday morning, according to rescue sources. MORE ... read more - Control prices on essential items to remain unchanged – Mangala
The control prices imposed on 17 essential items will remain unchanged, Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera said. MORE ... read more - Transgender train workers: ‘Don’t pity us’
A train company in India hires dozens of transgender workers, touching off a huge conversation. ... read more - SITE gun attack: Weapons match those used in Bahadurabad murder
The vehicle of the ill-fated police officials. -Geo NewsKARACHI: Initial investigation in to the gun attack which claimed the lives of four policemen on Friday suggest that the weapons used were identical to those used ... read more - Women’s World Cup 2017: India shock England in opener after four run-outsHosts England have four players run out as they suffer a 35-run defeat by India in their opening Women's World Cup match at Derby. ... read more
- Govt. did not violate constitution: PM
The Prime Minister says the government did not breach the constitution as alleged by Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT). The DNT, last week, accused the government of violating constitution by imposing fiscal incentives policy without ... read more - Fuel, maintenance allowance for gewog utility vehicles increased
The fuel and maintenance allowance for gewog utility vehicles has been increased to Nu 107,000 from Nu 60,000. Finance Minister shared this at Meet the Press session yesterday. The government earlier settled on an ... read more - Dhaka river port overflows with crowds ahead of Eid
One day into the Eid holidays, passengers have begun to crowd Dhaka’s main river port. According to port authorities, launches have made 33 trips from the Sadarghat by 9:30am on Saturday. Launches made ... read more - Long tailback at Paturia ferry ghat
Home-bound passengers of 21 South-Western districts have been facing immense sufferings due to long traffic congestion at Paturia ferry ghat in Shivalaya upazila of Manikganj on Friday. ... read more
