Pakistan

A dangerous heat wave in South Asia is continuing to shatter records. Residents are sweltering under temperatures that are threatening electricity supplies and interfering with food crops. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in this Asia Minute.

Oral History of Hawaii's Plantation Stores; Pedestrian Safety; Converstion with the Pakistani Council GeneralOral History of Hawaii's Plantation…

There is renewed tension this week in one of the most volatile parts of the Indo-Pacific region. This follows a terrorist attack last week that has…

There’s been a lot of media focus on talks this week between the leaders of North and South Korea. Two other long-time foes were moving toward talks this…

Pakistan is headed for a new government. Opposition parties are claiming election fraud, but it appears a coalition government will be put together by a…

Monster Houses; Pakistan Consul General; UH’s Cacao among best; Practical Scientific, Political, Ecological ArtMonster HousesThey’ve come to be known as…

More than two-thirds of Americans now own smartphones. The Pew Research Center says that’s up from 35% just four years ago. Starting next month, five…

Geography is not always a strong subject for Americans. The National Assessment of Educational Progress consistently finds US students’ score poorly on…

China is playing a growing role in Hawai‘i’s economy, although it’s still a relatively small one. The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority is targeting…

An anti-government protest that’s been going on for weeks in Asia is winding down. The location is not in Hong Kong, but in the capital city of Pakistan.…