Region

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.

If competence is the sole yardstick for eligibility, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, an accomplished author of over 20 books, deserves to emerge as the party’s chief ministerial candidate in Kerala.

Is India, along with other BRICS nations, trying to replace the dollar as the main global trade currency?

In Bangladesh, the National Citizen Party’s invocation of the ‘Second Republic’ mirrors their unique perspective and vision.

Sri Lanka’s nation-building project has long centred on Sinhala Buddhist supremacy, marginalising Tamils culturally, politically, and economically.

Sri Lanka needs an inclusive and comprehensive approach to sustainable development that balances economic growth with social and environmental concerns.

India and the Maldives share a deep-rooted bond that continues to grow stronger with time.

The more Bangladesh inclines towards Pakistan, the more pressure India will exert to restrain it.

Nepal leads in gender-inclusive governance, with 41.5% female representation in local governments and 34% in the parliament. However, actual power remains concentrated in the hands of male counterparts.