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South Asia
Pakistani Government Chided for ‘Drink Less Tea, Save Money’ Plea
By Munir Ahmed
What next? ask Pakistanis. Will the government expect them to eat less to save money on food imports?
Thousands Protest ‘Bulldozer Justice’ Against Indian Muslims
By Biswajeet Banerjee
Officials say the demolitions only target illegal buildings, but rights groups and critics say they are an attempt to harass and marginalize Muslims.
Pakistan’s New Budget Aims to Please the IMF
By Umair Jamal
However, the funding body's representatives say that additional measures are needed to bring the budget in line with its objectives.
Takeaways From the 2022 Shangri-La Dialogue
By Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz
The Shangri-La Dialogue returned to convene for the first time since 2019 this year. What was on the agenda?
India’s Infant Mortality Rate Improves, But Still Lags Behind Much of Asia
By Neeta Lal
There is still a wide disparity in health outcomes for children between rural and urban India.
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan Declares Unilateral Ceasefire
By Umair Jamal
Worryingly, the Pakistan government is engaging the militant group in talks from a position of weakness.
India’s Supreme Court Recognizes Sex Work as a Profession
By Kavita Chowdhury
Voluntary sex work is legal in India but trafficking for sex is punishable under the law.
India, China Growing Markets for Shunned Russian Oil
By Krutika Pathi and Elaine Kurtenbach
India's crude oil import from Russia rose from 100,000 barrels per day in February to 870,000 a day in May.
India-Iran Ties Are Ripe for a Reset
By Rajeev Agarwal
The Iranian foreign minister’s visit to India may signal a rethink of the relationship.
India Faces a Diplomatic Storm in the Middle East
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
This episode illustrates the danger facing Indian foreign policy from domestic political developments, increasingly centered on religious conflict.
AAP’s Dangerous Turn Toward Hindutva
By Anuttama Banerji
The AAP’s bid to become a national power has seen it converge with the ruling BJP in embracing Hindu voters – to the exclusion of other groups.
Anger Erupts in Bangladesh, India Over Comments About Islam
By Julhas Alam
Muslim protestors are demanding the arrest of two officials of India's ruling Hindu nationalist party, who made derogatory remarks about Prophet Muhammad.