Asia Compact | 25.04.2018, 18:00 UTC

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Asia Compact 25.04.2018 | 18:00 UTC Asia Is Pakistan clamping down on liberal academics? A prominent academic has been accused of "spreading violence and ethnic tension" and was recently removed from his post. Critics say this is the latest example of official crackdown on liberal voices in the country. Pakistan under pressure to repeal blasphemy laws #MeToo movement in Pakistan: 'We've had enough' Presidential pardon for Pakistan's Asia Bibi 'unlikely' Pakistan's first school for transgender students opens Pakistani civil society alarmed over the disappearance of liberal activists Krishna Kumari — From bonded laborer to Pakistan's first lower caste Hindu senator Pakistan bans Valentine's Day Opinion: Pakistan needs ex-PM Sharif's political role now more than ever Imran Khan's ex-wife and activist Reham Khan: 'Sexual coercion rife in Pakistani politics' Show me the money: India staring at a cash crunch ATMs in multiple Indian states aren't dispensing cash anymore. While the government scrambles to pinpoint the cause for the crisis, PM Narendra Modi's demonetization move in November 2016 is back under the spotlight. Demonetization in India in hindsight Modi's reforms weaken Indian economy India to regain top global GDP growth spot in 2018-19 One year after demonetization – Has India eliminated 'black money'? India: better deal for foreign investors Was Indian PM Modi's demonetization move a failure? Indian PM Narendra Modi warns of three major global threats The West tends to 'exaggerate' Iran's role in the Syrian conflict Barbara Zanchetta, a London-based expert on war studies, tells DW that analyses of Syria's conflict tend to oversimplify the complex issue by labeling it only as a proxy war between Iran and Saudi Arabia. How foreign powers are shaping Syria's war Iran, Russia and Turkey hold summit on Syrian war US-led strikes on Syria: A move with unpredictable consequences US human rights report calls China, Russia, Iran and North Korea 'forces of instability' Will Syria's Assad get the message? Ask Russia and Iran, say former US officials Syria conflict: What do the US, Russia, Turkey and Iran want? HRW: Iran 'recruiting' Afghan children to fight in Syria UN gives Iran all-clear on 2015 nuclear deal Is it more difficult for Trump to handle Iran than North Korea? News Asaram Bapu: Controversial India 'guru' gets life in prison for raping teen devotee Authorities have beefed up security in the state of Rajasthan fearing Asaram Bapu's followers could react violently to the verdict. Asaram Bapu has some 400 ashrams around the world and millions of devotees. Deadly protests erupt after Indian 'godman' convicted of rape Self-styled Indian guru Ram Rahim Singh jailed 20 years for rape The dark side of India's self-styled godmen Followers of convicted Indian guru Ram Rahim Singh end standoff with soldiers Opinion: Rape becomes a political tool in India Indian teen rape case: Second person arrested   © Deutsche Welle 2018