A 24-hour nationwide strike called by trade unions causes major disruption in parts of India.

Should Islamabad surrender some sovereignty to save the country?

As officials race against time to get stadia and other facilities ready in Delhi for the Commonwealth Games, Shilpa Kannan takes a look at the allegations of mismanagement and corruption and the people affected.

Hundreds of thousands of people flee towns and villages threatened by fresh floods in Pakistan's deluged southern Sindh province.

The body of a prominent Afghan broadcast journalist is found near his home in the capital, Kabul, police say.

Nearly 20 people die as a suicide bomber rams an explosives laden pickup truck into a police station in north-west Pakistan.

The role of the gambling syndicates that can make millions from the outcome of a single game has been highlighted by the allegation that three Pakistani cricket players were involved in a betting scam.

Tiffin carriers in the Indian city of Mumbai learn English and basic computer skills to improve their business prospects.

Afghanistan's central bank promises to back scandal-hit Kabul Bank as customers continue to take out their savings.

Maoist rebels in the eastern Indian state of Bihar release three policemen they were holding hostage for eight days, police say.

Three of the most unusual candidates in Afghanistan's parliamentary elections

Pakistan's Yasir Hameed says a secretly-recorded meeting he had with a UK tabloid behind cricket betting scam allegations has been "inaccurately reported" by the paper.

Health officials in Bangladesh are on high alert after the number of people infected by anthrax rises to more than 300.

A leading Sri Lanka cricketer has been investigated by the anti-corruption unit of the world cricket governing body, BBC Sport has learned.

England underline their status as World Twenty20 champions as they cruise to victory in the first of two internationals against Pakistan.

Pakistan High Commissioner Wajid Shamsul Hasan says the three cricketers accused of spot-fixing should receive life bans from cricket if found guilty.

Two French journalists kidnapped in Afghanistan in December are alive, says President Nicolas Sarkozy's chief adviser.

England beat Pakistan by five wickets with 2.5 overs to spare in the first Twenty20 international in Cardiff.

Armed police are posted outside the main branch of Kabul Bank as customers continue to withdraw money amid fears it may collapse.

Afghans have continued to withdraw money from the country's largest bank, Kabul Bank, over fears it may collapse.