Middle East

Pakistan Eager to Join Security Pact

Some members of the Shanghai Forum are cautious over Islamabad's attempts to establish closer links

22 Feb 05

Concerns over drug smuggling appear to be behind Turkmenistan's decision to tighten border security.

22 Feb 05

Uzbek analysts warn extension of Karimov presidency could derail the democratisation process.

22 Feb 05

Warlord Ismail Khan looks to Tehran to help him consolidate his Herat powerbase.

22 Feb 05

Kabul should be wary of the motives of some of the countries contributing to the Afghan reconstruction process.

22 Feb 05

Washington seeks better relations with Kazakstan in order to further its economic and military interests in the region.

22 Feb 05

The authorities' appear to be counting on international concern over Muslim radicalism in their attempt to rid themselves of a banned Islamic group.

22 Feb 05

Mushrooming checkpoints along major routes have made Turkmen citizens foreigners in their own country.

22 Feb 05

Furious Mecca pilgrims find popular TV pundit’s remarks insulting.

22 Feb 05

Tashkent attempts to cash in on the country's rich cultural heritage

22 Feb 05

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