Pakistan

Prices are rising all over the world — and on a wide variety of items. Inflation is complicating the finances of many governments. And this week, a minister in a South Asian country is urging citizens to take a form of direct action. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in this Asia Minute.

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.

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…

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.…

Thousands of protestors remain camped outside Pakistan’s parliament building in the capital of Islamabad. Demonstrations have been going on for two weeks…