Pakistan completes prior actions for IMF staff-level agreement, securing $1.2bn disbursement to avert sovereign default through unprecedented policy measures.
Story of Kashmiri Carpenter killed in a firefight with Indian government
In October, Police after shooting Mukhtar, police carried his body to a compound in Srinagar & body was buried miles from his home in an unmarked grave. Three weeks after he laid down his tools and took up arms, Kashmiri carpenter Mukhtar Ahmed was k
Heat Alert – South Asia Facing Intense Heat Waves
The April-May heatwaves in Pakistan and India highlight climate change effects, with rising risks to health and food security.
Afghan Envoy Summoned Over Attacks on Iran’s Diplomatic Mission
Afghan envoy in Iran was summoned after incidents of attacks on Iran’s consulate in Herat and Iran’s embassy in Kabul took place. These attacks were perpetrated by protestors who were protesting against an alleged beating of Afghan refugees in Iran by the
China Seeks Joint Probe into Indian ‘Missile Misfire’
An accidental missile fired by India last week prompted Pakistan to prepare a retaliatory strike, people familiar with the matter said, showing how close the nuclear-armed neighbors came to blows over a potentially disastrous mistake. The Indian Air Force
Karnataka High Court Ruling, Hijab Ban Sustained
'The hijab is not an essential religious practice', the Karnataka High Court ruled today as it backed the ban on hijab in classrooms, challenged by a group of Muslim students in a row that spread to many districts since protests began at a school. A Full
The Changing Face of Democracy in Nepal
Nepal is facing political turmoil during the pandemic. President Bhandari dissolved the House of Representatives. Therefore, in November 2021, a fresh election will take place. The purpose of the election is to elect the 275 members for the sixth time in
Refugees in India and Pakistan – A Comparison
India’s Treatment of Refugees Amid Pandemic It is unfortunate that the vaccination process of India does not accommodate refugees. This is because they do not possess Aadhaar cards. Amro Koli, brother of Hemji Koli a Hindu migrant lost his life due to the
Pakistan Asked to Take Practical Steps Towards the Taliban
Kabul’s Demands from Pakistan Kabul’s media spokesperson said that Afghanistan wants Pakistan to take practical steps against the Taliban. He added that Pakistan should close Taliban bases and end its support for the insurgents in the context of US withdr
The Rising COVID-19 Crisis in South Asia
While Nepal, Maldives and other South Asian states were not reported up to the mark owing to the deadly surge of COVID-19. The world reported devastation in India caused by COVID-19. However, along with India, other South Asian countries are also sufferin
