Nepal’s National Assembly passes Media Council Bill 2080, sparking concerns over government influence on media.
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Urban Development Push: First Phase Of New Kabul Project Approved
Afghanistan’s New Kabul Project advances, focusing on urban development to ease congestion and house 3 million people.
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The Chabahar Conundrum: How US Sanctions Put India’s Geopolitical Gamble in Peril
US sanctions on Iran’s Chabahar Port disrupt India’s regional ambitions, bolstering Pakistan’s role in South Asian trade.
Tax Reforms in Pakistan: Digitization and Revenue Leakages
Tax reforms in Pakistan aim to tackle revenue leakages and boost compliance through digitization. Can this fiscal reset drive real economic change?
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India’s Chabahar Plans Stumble After US Waiver Reversal
US rescinds Chabahar port sanctions waiver, impacting India, Afghanistan, and shifting South Asia’s trade dynamics.
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Delhi 2025: BJP’s Saffron Surge, Secular Slide
BJP’s landslide victory in Delhi 2025 reshapes more than just politics. Is this a dawn of majoritarian era, or a crisis for India’s secular fabric?
