Region

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.

Considering that the U.S. is the major export destination, India is likely to experience a decrease in its exports.

Will Bangladesh’s revolution go the way of the Arab Spring?

The resurgence of Hindu identity politics in Nepal suggests that the ideological battle for the country’s identity remains far from concluded.

In Sri Lanka, ultranationalist right-wing organizations like Bodu Bala Sena are at the forefront of discriminatory forces working against Muslims.

A noticeable shift occurred in U.S. relations with Pakistan after President Trump took office.

It is no wonder that the Economic Intelligence Unit has declared Pakistan one of the top 10 worst performers in governance, political participation and culture, electoral processes, and civil liberties.

Corporate farming on huge tracts of land would claim a big share of the meager irrigation water resources of Sindh.

The long-term consequences of the Six Canal project have alarmed the people of Sindh.

There are grave concerns, which, if not considered, will result in the Karachi Master Plan 2047 becoming yet another document.

Afghanistan’s internal situation—economic collapse, food insecurity, and rising violence—continues to deteriorate.