Inflation
Pakistan's central bank raises key rate 100 basis points to 16%
Policy committee says inflation is 'more persistent than expected'
Economy
Economy
Pakistan winter gas crunch threatens to chill economy, stoke unrest
Cash-strapped country looks for answers as leaks waste precious supplies
Opinion
Climate change not only reason for Pakistan's flooding toll
Political parties' failure to empower local authorities left millions helpless
Politics
Voting begins in Nepal amid economic, political stability concerns
Election Commission says it could take up to two weeks to declare final results
Opinion
India should get prepared for financial system troubles
Rapid monetary tightening adds to stress for weaker lenders
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka budget designed to impress IMF earns mixed grades
Experts say package meets some aims but question spending, including defense
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka budget targets exports, deficit cuts to clinch IMF deal
Markets give tepid response, seeking SOE reforms and strong tax collection
Opinion
Even as the world's most populous nation, India will muddle along
Overtaking China likely to be neither a dividend nor a disaster
Economy
Bangladesh confidence lifts with IMF loan but tough reforms await
Officials cheer while experts warn against counting chickens too early
Economy
Bangladesh reaches $4.5bn staff-level deal for IMF support
Fund aims for stability in third South Asian nation to seek assistance this year
Natural disasters
Nepal earthquake kills six, rattles New Delhi
Magnitude 6.6 temblor levels houses in western district of Doti
Trade
Saudi and Gulf state trade with emerging Asia to rise 60% by 2030
U.K. think tank says 'uptick in political engagement' boosts economic ties
Interview
Sri Lanka working flat out for China, Japan, India debt deals
Foreign minister says 'we cannot force anyone' as IMF bailout hangs in balance
Inflation
India's missed inflation target spurs 'additional' RBI meeting
Central bank must report to government after prices topped 6% ceiling for 9 months
Economy
China offers to help Bangladesh keep lights on as outages bite
Envoy says Beijing wouldn't 'sit idle' if industry-crippling power crisis worsens
Opinion
As G-20 leader, India must champion developing nations' interests
New Delhi should put product standards and sharing of clean tech on agenda
Economy
India gets mixed marks on poverty, with hunger rank behind Pakistan
New Delhi slams 'misinformation' as other study hails 140m saved from destitution
Belt and Road
Pakistan, China aim to jump-start Belt and Road plans in key talks
Islamabad said to accept higher railway cost before PM Sharif's trip to Beijing
Economy
IMF visits Bangladesh as short-term debt adds to reserve fears
Forex coffers at lowest level in over two years, expected to shrink further
Opinion
Reserve Bank of India should not fight so hard for the rupee
Weaker currency would help win share amid tightening export market competition
