The Taliban’s attempt to kill a 14-year-old girl, famous for speaking out against Islamic militants, has triggered a wave of revulsion in Pakistan.

The death of al-Qaeda’s second in command has underscored its opposition to the remote bombers. Jon Boone and Jason Burke report.

In a move that has highlighted ‘moral crimes’ in Afghanistan, a woman who was jailed after being raped by a cousin has been released from prison.

Justice ministry proposes that ceremonies be policed for modesty to crackdown on lavish events that put families in debt.

Long-term weaknesses in United States intelligence gathering have been ruthlessly exposed over the past fortnight.