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Is Gwadar a White Elephant Project?
By Eve Register
From the port to the new airport, Chinese projects in Gwadar have fallen far short of expectations.
How Vulnerable Is Gwadar to Climate-related Risks?
By Mariyam Suleman Anees
Rising sea levels and groundwater rise are climate vulnerabilities faced by coastal towns worldwide, including Gwadar. But a more critical concern is Gwadar’s geography.
Sino-Pakistani Counterterrorism Collaboration Grows
By Umair Jamal
Pakistan may seek China's assistance in exerting pressure on Baloch militant sanctuaries located in Afghanistan.
Can Climate Break the Ice for India and Pakistan?
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
2025 could bring a change in bilateral relations – and environmental issues like heavy air pollution may be the catalyst.
Escalating Militant Violence in Pakistan
By Abdul Basit
So far in November, Pakistan has suffered around 89 terrorist attacks, including five suicide bombings, which left 298 people dead.
COP29 Outcomes and South Asian Concerns
By Saqlain Rizve
There is concern in the region that much of the climate finance being extended is in the form of loans that could get them debt-trapped.
India, Pakistan, and the ICC: The Champions Trophy Saga
By Rishabh Yadav
India’s politicization of its cricket board is having an outsized impact on international tournaments.
Trump 2.0 Appears Unfavorable for Pakistan
By Umair Jamal
Appointments to key positions in Trump’s team include people who are pro-India and China hawks.
Bikini-Clad Beauty Queen Backlash Reveals Deep-rooted Conservatism in Pakistani Society
By Fizza Abbas
Roma Michael's Miss Grand International Appearance sparked vitriol and anger over her revealing outfit.
Pakistan Appoints New Judge to Head Constitutional Bench
By Umair Jamal
Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan is unlikely to challenge the government’s decisions, which may not go down well with opposition parties.
100 Years of the Discovery of the Indus Valley Civilization: How It Shaped Indian Politics
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
Harappa has proved to be a hurdle before Hindu nationalists’ Vedic Aryan superiority theory.
Harris vs. Trump: If Asia Could Vote in the US Election
By The Diplomat
For 13 Asia-Pacific countries, we ask: Would the government prefer Kamala Harris or Donald Trump as the next U.S. president?