PAKISTAN

The blasphemy laws in Pakistan are believed to be the strictest in the Muslim world.

Shipping magnate Enrique Razon, the fourth-richest man in the Philippines, was only in Davos for one reason.

The Hazara ethnic group live in Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan, and are generally distinguishable by their "Mongolian" features.

As a percentage of all U.S. consumer goods purchased in a year, food accounts for less than it does in 83 other countries.

Comments about foreign media reports on the Chinese elite's secret wealth have been blocked on Weibo, China's Twitter.

Pakistan is far behind India and Bangladesh in solar power development.

The situation along the Line of Control in Kashmir deteriorated significantly in 2013.

British forces claim to have only killed one Afghan civilian, but questions are raised about U.S. relationship in Yemen and Pakistan.

In many South Asian societies, infant sons are prized, while baby girls are often viewed as a curse and a financial burden.

Just days before Obama is expected to announce new restrictions on spying, Edward Snowden revealed another NSA surveillance tactic.

An annual report determined the economic costs of 2013’s most devastating floods, storms and earthquakes.

Citigroup was probably hurt by lower fixed-income trading in Q4. But earnings likely rose anyway on a cost-cutting drive.

Pakistan itself is struggling with its own laws regarding capital punishment.

One in 200 infections leads to irreversible paralysis, usually in the legs, according to the World Health Organization.

A 14-year-old boy has been credited with saving the lives of more than 2,000 students in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

With drone rules to be relaxed in 2015, manufacturers are starting to make serious moves in the market.

Reported cases of Christians killed for their faith have increased worldwide

The senior police official was widely known for his aggressive campaign against the Taliban.

Islamic dress in Muslim nations ranges in a variety of headdresses from hijabs, burqas and niqabs, but which do citizens of each country prefer their women to wear? A survey shows countries' views on Islamic dress is becoming more lax.

The release of "Dhoom 3" (or any such product from India) in Pakistan raises a raft of thorny and confusing legal questions.

The court filings indicate continuing negotiations between the diplomat and U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara’s office.