Region

Although economic activity has stabilized to some extent in Pakistan, the outlook remains challenging and rests on implementing the IMF-induced reforms in the short to medium term.

The viable option left to complete the Iran-Pakistan (IP) gas pipeline construction is to get a waiver for this project from the United States.

Led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the new coalition government may be too weak to find the necessary solutions and run its political show.

The Indian state of Assam has revoked the British-era law about Muslim marriage and divorce. Is this the government’s tactic to gain voter support before the national elections?

The BJP’s relentless pursuit of Hindu nationalism in India has elevated Hindu cultural identity to a paramount position.

The forthcoming Lok Sabha elections in India will be of immense significance to India as well as its neighboring nations.

The border between India and Myanmar has generally been peaceful. However, limited disputes have emerged, leading to disagreements and disputes regarding boundary demarcation.

The plight of Sri Lankan women under IMF austerity measures and exploitative microfinance schemes is a stark reminder of the urgent need for gender-responsive economic policies.

Maldives President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s pursuit of a balanced foreign policy is not without obstacles.

With the Awami League back in power, Bangladesh needs to mend its ties with Washington to ensure continued support for Bangladesh’s development and growth.

Bhutan’s successful democratic journey holds important lessons for Pakistan as the Buddhist kingdom charts its own path towards democracy and development.

The absence of a strong opposition has primarily been felt in Bangladesh’s parliament, wherein a substantial number of seats belong to the ruling party.

Nitish Kumar, the longest-serving CM of Bihar, has become the state’s chief minister for a record ninth time, heading the fifth NDA government.

Sri Lanka’s political arena is characterized by a complicated web of alliances, splits, and uncertainties as the country prepares for the 2024 presidential elections.

The geopolitical landscape in the Indian Ocean region is undergoing a significant shift with Mohamed Muizzu’s victory in the Maldives presidential election.

Concluding the boundary dispute and establishing diplomatic relations with China would serve Bhutan’s long-term fundamental interests.

Pakistan and Iran can sustain their friendly relations despite occasional irritants and differences.

Trade bodies in India are urging their government to resume trade relations with Pakistan, particularly reopening the Wagah-Attari trade route.

The economic maxim “the higher the interest rate, the lower the inflation” has not been proven in Pakistan. Instead of relying on cold statistical economic indicators, the State Bank of Pakistan should consider the ground realities and reduce the policy rate to a competitive level.

Pakistan can foster sustainable economic growth, alleviate poverty, and promote prosperity for all its citizens by prioritizing rural development and addressing the systemic challenges exacerbating rural inflation.

With the farmers’ protests gaining momentum, New Delhi is bracing for a potential siege, highlighting the political significance of farmer discontent in
the forthcoming elections.

Though the Aam Aadmi Party, led by Arvind Kejriwal, has a successful track record of good governance, it lacks the ideological antidote to counter the BJP’s right-wing narrative.

The real power lies within the collective will and determination of the Pakistani people to shape their own destiny.