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What does the year 2025 hold for Pakistan’s political, economic, and digital landscape?

The government should reduce its expenditures on non-essential sectors and broaden the tax net and collection.

A new debate is unfolding regarding how a country like Pakistan can achieve rapid economic growth despite the unsatisfactory global economic situation.

The request to extradite ousted former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has placed India in a diplomatic quandary.

The Land Acquisition Act of 2013 promises fairness in an area historically fraught with inequity: compulsory land acquisition.

Bangladesh’s 2025 textbooks will credit Ziaur Rahman with declaring independence in 1971, omitting Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s title as ‘Father of the Nation.’

The victory of the National Peoples’ Power (NPP) party in the 2024 elections, breaking the decades-old dominance of ethnic parties in Tamil-majority areas, represents a watershed moment in Sri Lankan politics.

Referred to as the world champion of political instability, Nepal can map a road towards stability and development by encouraging a culture of inclusive governance.

Bhutan’s commitment to Gross National Happiness has led to significant achievements. However, the country now faces challenges that require more adaptable strategies.

The dismal performance of the Indian National Congress in Maharashtra’s state elections underscores the party’s inability to connect with voters and offer a viable alternative to the BJP.

The row around the Shahi Jama Masjid, a 500-year-old mosque in Sambhal in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, shows a disturbing manifestation of a more significant trend in the Hindu-majority country, where Muslim places of worship are being targeted systematically.

The election of Anura Kumara Dissanayake is a direct result of widespread public dissatisfaction with Sri Lanka’s political establishment.

Although Nepal’s revised Transitional Justice Law shows positive improvements, some issues still exist that compromise its capacity to provide justice.

Bhutan is paving the way for a more inclusive future where women’s voices are heard and valued at every level of governance.

The Adani indictment serves as a litmus test for US-India relations.

As successfully done by Beijing, reversing smog is possible through a long-term, multipronged action plan.

Pakistan is facing significant challenges in shifting to electric vehicles (EVs) amidst chronic power shortages.

The CPEC will continue to be in limbo, threatening massive economic and infrastructural development unless Pakistani leadership devises an effective strategy that will satisfy Chinese leaders.

If the Pakistan government is genuinely committed to attracting investment from overseas Pakistanis, it must demonstrate commitment, build confidence and prioritize trust-building measures.