Region

Since its inception in 1947, Pakistan has witnessed a complex relationship between business corporations and the electoral

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The process and decision-making behind the forced expulsion of Afghan refugees are shrouded in ambiguity, much like the overall functioning of the country’s government.

The closure of Afghanistan’s embassy in New Delhi is not merely an isolated event but a reflection of the multifaceted challenges that the Afghan nation is facing.

India’s recent standoff with Canada is rooted in its reluctance to deviate from its time-honoured ideological standpoint.

Since 2014, this is the first time that opposition heavy-weights such as Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal, Mamata Banerjee and Akhilesh Yadav have formed an alliance to take BJP head-on in the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections.

The election of Mohamed Muizzu as the President of the Maldives represents a significant turning point in the archipelago’s political landscape, and the implications of this political shift cannot be underestimated.

The key to Nepal’s long-term economic success and regional connection is balancing ambitious development goals and responsible fiscal management.

Sri Lanka is currently engaged in the intricate task of debt restructuring, a process that is exacerbated by tensions among its diverse array of creditors.

Bangladesh is well-equipped to tap the full potential of the United Nations High Seas Treaty for the benefit of its people and the world at large.

Has the US, under President Joe Biden, revisited its terms of engagement with Pakistan? The answer to this question is both ‘Yes’ and ‘No’.

The elite class represents a privileged segment of society that tries to impose its will and believes in serving its vested interests at the cost of the majority.

Pakistan badly needs a Magna Carta of its own, which guarantees the rule of law and dispensation of timely justice to all and sundry.

Nepal’s hapless citizens have perceived the emergence of an alternative force — the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) — as a panacea to their numerous problems.

The recent bailout agreement between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s government has sparked renewed public discontent in Sri Lanka.

The future of the Rohingya population residing in Cox’s Bazar is characterised by a state of uncertainty.

India, thanks to the warped minds of the BJP stalwarts, has turned into a country steeped in bigotry.

The BJP understands quite well that Narendra Modi is their trump card, and they have more chances of winning the elections if they can turn it into a contest between Modi and the rest.

As India continues to navigate its role on the global stage, it must balance its commitment to its cultural heritage with the need to uphold its reputation as a diverse, inclusive, and forward-thinking nation.

Pakistan is the only coastal country in the world with almost zero per cent of shrimp farming.

It has become increasingly important for Pakistan to increase its level of integration into the regional and global markets and focus on improving the capabilities and capacity of the exporters.

While it is premature to definitively predict the emergence of a civil conflict in Pakistan, the risk of further escalation cannot be discounted.

At the heart of the controversy lie the Official Secrets Act and Pakistan Army Act Amendment Bills, which President Dr Arif Alvi declined to give assent to.

Bangladesh is emerging as the next frontier for tech investment, thanks to the country’s burgeoning population, increasing internet penetration, and growing pool of skilled talent.