Asia Compact | 18.01.2013, 19:00 UTC

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Asia Compact 18.01.2013 | 19:00 UTC Asia Terrorism Should drone strikes be considered lawful? The US has been using armed drones in the 'War on Terror' since the year 2001. Though they are used in targeted killing, civilian casualties cannot be prevented. This raises legal and ethical questions. The legal gray zone of drone attacks Pakistani Taliban commander reported killed Pakistan in 2012: Between hope and despair Religion Pakistani ambassador faces blasphemy allegations Pakistan's apex court has admitted a petition filed against Islamabad's ambassador to the US which accuses her of committing blasphemy. Rights groups have criticized the move and voiced doubt over the court's motives. A dark Christmas for Pakistani Christians Being a non-believer in Pakistan No end in sight to Pakistan's blasphemy laws South Asia DW blog award winner attacked in Dhaka A DW blog award winner has been brutally attacked in Bangladesh. Several other prominent Bangladeshi writers have also been attacked in recent years for their stand against extremist Islam in the country. Bangladeshi blogger uncovers arbitrary executions Ex-Deutsche Welle journalist victim of brutal stabbing at home in Dhaka Politics No revolution in Pakistan - at least not for now Anti-government cleric Tahir-ul-Qadri has ended his mass protest in Islamabad after striking a deal with the government, which left him pretty much empty-handed. Pakistan's crisis could end in a military coup Pakistan's crisis could end in a military coup Tensions flare between India and Pakistan Tensions flare between India and Pakistan No country for Pakistani Shiites No country for Pakistani Shiites More DW More DW Wonders of World Heritage Join DW for a breathtaking tour of Germany's 37 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: From the Aachen Cathedral to Muskauer Park: Park. Our eight routes highlight these unique sites with videos, photo galleries and more. Join us!   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2013