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Afghanistan’s Herat Hit by Deadliest Earthquake in Two Decades

Afghanistan’s Herat Hit by Deadliest Earthquake in Two Decades

By Riazat Butt
Focused on Israel’s conflict with the Palestinians and wary of dealing with the Taliban regime, only a handful of countries have offered support.
Where Does Pakistan’s Democracy Go From Here? 

Where Does Pakistan’s Democracy Go From Here? 

By Ailia Zehra
Last year, Imran Khan’s ouster and the end of the “hybrid regime” briefly gave hope to those seeking true democracy in Pakistan. But the military managed to further consolidate its grip on power. 

Bangladesh Gets First Uranium Shipment From Russia for Its Moscow-built Nuclear Power Plant

Bangladesh Gets First Uranium Shipment From Russia for Its Moscow-built Nuclear Power Plant

By Julhas Alam
Still under construction by Moscow, the Rooppur power plant will produce 2,400 megawatts of electricity once it comes on line. 

The BRO’s Mega Project in Eastern Ladakh: A New Road to Daulat Beg Oldi

The BRO’s Mega Project in Eastern Ladakh: A New Road to Daulat Beg Oldi

By Prachi Shree
The Sasoma-Saser La-Brangsa-Gapshan-Daulat Beg Oldi Road may be the most ambitious piece of India's infrastructure push near its disputed border with China.

Is India Preparing to Allow the Taliban Regime Diplomatic Representation in New Delhi?

Is India Preparing to Allow the Taliban Regime Diplomatic Representation in New Delhi?

By Sudha Ramachandran
Last week, Afghan diplomats aligned with the Ashraf Ghani government announced the ceasing of operations in the Afghan embassy in the Indian capital.
Pakistan Runs Out of Patience With Afghan Taliban

Pakistan Runs Out of Patience With Afghan Taliban

By Umair Jamal
It has introduced new measures to punish the Kabul regime for its continued sheltering of the TTP – including moving to repatriate Afghan refugees.

Pakistan’s Never-ending Battle Against Terrorism

Pakistan’s Never-ending Battle Against Terrorism

By Qurat-ul-Ain Shabbir and Moneeb Mir
Terrorist attacks will continue to plague the country unless the state takes action against their common denominator: religious extremism.
India-China Tango Continues in Sri Lanka

India-China Tango Continues in Sri Lanka

By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Once again, the pending visit of a Chinese research vessel to Sri Lanka has touched off Indian objections.

Bangladesh’s Anti-corruption Commission Questions Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus

Bangladesh’s Anti-corruption Commission Questions Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus

By Julhas Alam
Yunus, the famed pioneer of microcredit, is being investigated for embezzlement in a case many see as politically motivated.

Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Wades Into India-Canada Controversy

Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Wades Into India-Canada Controversy

By Rathindra Kuruwita
Weighing in on India’s side may secure Colombo brownie points in New Delhi. But it could ruffle feathers in Canada, a historic sponsor of UN resolutions against Sri Lanka.

Lawyers of Imran Khan Oppose His Closed-Door Trial Over Revealing Official Secrets

Lawyers of Imran Khan Oppose His Closed-Door Trial Over Revealing Official Secrets

By Munir Ahmed
Khan's lawyers say the closed trial is a gambit to ensure a quick conviction and sentencing of the former premier ahead of parliamentary elections.
Will the Political Spat Between India and Canada Erode Their Defense Ties?

Will the Political Spat Between India and Canada Erode Their Defense Ties?

By Prem Singh Gill
While the ongoing row has strained relations, its impact on military ties appears limited as both countries benefit from security cooperation.

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