Elections and War in 1965
1965 was a watershed year for Pakistan. In it, a highly charged election was contested, in which Ayub Khan won office but lost his reputation and legitimacy in most of the country’s eyes. Then the war of 1965 tested the established military doctrines, which we found wanting.
Role of Muslim Bengal in the Pakistan Independence Movement
To understand the role of Bengal in the history of India and Pakistan in general and in the independence movement in particular, it has to be understood that Bengal’s role has been greatly influenced by its unique geography, demography, cultural shifts, and history.
Pandemic and Need for Computerized Trade in South Asia
Pandemic highlights need for computerized trade in South Asia as states restricted trans-border human and freight transport amid COVID-19
Bangladesh’s Economy Likely to Recover the Quickest in South Asia
Bangladesh’s economy will recover from the pandemic faster than most other economies in South Asia, according to analysts.
Ban on Timber Trade in Nepal
Illegal logging continues to thrive in Nepal while the legally felled timber, for which tradesmen have paid taxes rots.
Pakistan & Uzbekistan agree to promote bilateral trade
Upcoming Trade Agreements Pakistan and Uzbekistan have agreed to promote bilateral trade and sign bilateral agreements soon. The agreement to this effect came during the video link conversation between Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and his Uzbek counterpart Abdulaziz Khafizovich today (Wednesday). He also briefed his Uzbek counterpart on ongoing human rights violations by India […]
Loya Jirga Asks for prisoner release
\”In order to remove the hurdles for the start of peace talks, stopping the bloodshed, and for the good of the public, the jirga approves the release of 400 prisoners as demanded by the Taliban,\” Jirga member Atefa Tayeb announced. Following the announcement, President Ghani said: \”Today, I will sign the release order of these […]
Sri Lanka Newly Elected Government Faces Uphill Challenges of Sovereignty and Stabilizing the Economy
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The new mandate of Sri Lanka necessitates efforts aimed at stabilizing the economy while keeping the country’s sovereignty intact.
Negative Economic Growth Recorded for the First Quarter of FY 2020 for Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s economic growth has reduced by negative 1.6 percent in the first quarter of 2020. 3.7% increase was recorded for the first quarter in 2019, reveals the official data. The department of census and statistics (CDS) revealed the data on Wednesday, over the summary GDP indicators for the first quarter. The quarter began on […]
Investigations Carried Out over the Death of Retired Bangladeshi Major.
Sinha Md Rashed Khan\’s death Retired Army major Sinha Md Rashed Khan’s sister has filed a case against nine people over his death. Additionally, Army Chief General Aziz Ahmed and Inspector General of Police Dr Benazir Ahmed are investigating Cox’s Bazar. For the purpose of investigating the death of retired Army major . They reached […]