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L to R: Hassan Abbas, Brian Katulis and Ahmed Rashid (on monitor) on Al Jazeera on May 22, 2012.

US, Pakistan Row Over Border Crossing Reveals 'Outstanding Problems' [Video]

Asia Society Senior Advisor Hassan Abbas says the U.S. and Pakistan disagreement over a NATO border crossing reveals an ongoing power struggle in Pakistan between civilian and military leadership. more
A Pakistani resident uses a computer to browse a newspaper website in Quetta on May 20, 2012, after the country's government blocked social networking website Twitter. (Banaras Khan/AFP/GettyImages)

Top Tweets: Ridiculing the Latest Ban in Pakistan

In 140 characters or less, Pakistanis react with scorn and satire when their government briefly blocks access to Twitter. more
Pakistani and Indian border guards shake hands at Attari-Wagah, the border between India and Pakistan, on May 24, 2008. (joshuahsong/Flickr)

New Hope for India-Pakistan Relations?

We ask four experts to weigh in on recent developments in the rocky relationship between the neighboring nations. more
U.S. television coverage following the death of Osama bin Laden.

Rashid: Coverage of Osama bin Laden's Death 'Never Objective' in US or Pakistan [Video]

'Pakistan on the Brink' author Ahmed Rashid features in a new video produced by students at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism entitled 'Dueling Narratives: The Death of Osama bin Laden in U.S. and Pakistani Media.' more
Arif Lohar in concert at Asia Society New York on Saturday, April 28, 2012. (Elsa Ruiz/Asia Society)

Watch: Complete NY Concert by Pakistani Living Legend Arif Lohar

Asia Society New York is still buzzing after last weekend's two sold-out performances by Pakistan's beloved balladeer Arif Lohar. Relive the magic whenever you want with this complete video of the Saturday show. more
Pakistani policeman stop vehicles at a checkpoint upon their entry into Islamabad on April 30, 2012, ahead of Osama bin-Laden's first death anniversary. (Sajjad Qayyum/AFP/GettyImages)

What Post-Osama Pakistan Really Needs: Police Reform

"Having served on Pakistan’s police force and having lived in Abbottabad," writes Hassan Abbas, "I can confidently argue that a more resourceful and skilled police force there could have nabbed Bin Laden much earlier." more
Arif Lohar (L) and Fozia on stage at Asia Society New York on April 28, 2012. (Elsa Ruiz/Asia Society)

Photos (and Video): Arif Lohar Rocks the House at Asia Society New York

Photos and video highlights from Arif Lohar's euphoric New York shows. more
Arif Lohar.

How You Can Watch Asia Society's Sold-Out Arif Lohar Concert for Free

A flurry of media coverage appears in the buildup to Arif Lohar's two-night stand at Asia Society New York. more
This set of ruins in Taxila, Pakistan has been named one of Global Heritage Fund's 10 most endangered heritage sites in Asia. (Bay Ismoyo/AFP/Getty Images)

Photos: The 10 Most Endangered Heritage Sites in Asia

Some of Asia's most important heritage sites are under threat due to factors ranging from war to overdevelopment — here are Global Heritage Fund's 10 most endangered locations. more
Arif Lohar's Caravanserai concert at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) in Providence, Rhode Island on March 18, 2012. (Ehsun Mirza/Arts Midwest/Flickr)

Video: The Evolution of Arif Lohar

Compelling music videos trace the changes in Arif Lohar's sound and personal style over the years. more