Region

A persistent political and institutional leadership failure in Pakistan lies at the heart of the never-ending crisis.

The recent 4-day war between Pakistan and India should not be misread as a passing event but a firm reminder that Pakistan’s defense is uncompromising. Here’s my article in the July issue of SouthAsia magazine which highlights that Pakistan’s relevance in South Asia is not contingent upon India’s acknowledgment.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi governs India the same way he governed the state of Gujarat.

Despite her early successes, Mamata Banerjee’s third term as West Bengal’s Chief Minister has been marred by significant governance and administrative challenges.

Asaduddin Owaisi, the leader of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen, is increasingly aligning with themes that resonate with nationalist discourse.

Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, is struggling with the fragile hope of a new order.

Transforming loss-making state-owned enterprises into efficient ones will be a significant challenge for the Sri Lankan government.

By converting hydropower into digital gold, Bhutan is creating a future-focused economy rooted in its natural strengths and ethical commitments.

Pakistan’s willingness to review the Simla Agreement, call for international investigations, and stand firm against Indian aggression is not a threat, but a responsible response.

Considering India’s aggressive post-Pahalgam posturing and Pakistan’s decisive response, much will depend on whether the Indian National Congress party can mount a serious challenge to Narendra Modi.

The recent suspension of three Supreme Court judges in the Maldives has sparked widespread criticism.

Witnessing a shift in ethnic politics, the new government in Sri Lanka faces immense challenges, from stabilising a crippled economy to addressing unresolved ethnic grievances.

Bangladesh is navigating past partnerships and forging new alignments in a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape.

Given the new wave of terror derailing Pakistan’s nascent economic revival, the country cannot afford another lost decade marked by cycles of violence, terrorism, and economic stagnation.

The deeper tragedy is not just the BJP’s anti-Muslim rhetoric, but the Opposition’s failure or refusal to offer a strong and effective counternarrative.

Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz, like Shehbaz Sharif, focuses more on ambitious infrastructure and transport projects whose feasibility remains unclear.

Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has many questions to answer instead of claiming credit for the cancellation of the six-canal project.

The federal government needs to constitute a high-powered parliamentary commission with representation from the small provinces, including stakeholders, to look into the grievances of the Baloch people.

FATA’s merger into Pakistan’s mainstream political and legal framework was intended to promote better governance and economic development. Despite the merger, however, deep-rooted problems persist.

At a time when Pakistan faces pressing economic and institutional challenges, the decision to expand the cabinet appears misaligned with the country’s needs.

This article was not on the cards. Then, I read the recent travel advisory issued by the U.S. Department of State.

The outcome of the municipal polls in Mumbai, India’s financial capital, could determine the broader political dynamics within the state and shape the outcome of subsequent state and national elections.

The Waqf Bill is not an isolated law but a part of a pre-documented and escalating effort by the Modi government to coerce, suppress, and ultimately marginalize the Indian Muslims.