Bangladesh’s E-Passport Permits Travel to Israel
Bangladesh removes e-passport clause barring travel to Israel, sparking speculation of potential normalization of relations.
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 the history of Nepal. This is the second attempt in five months by the […]
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 pandemic outbreak. According to Hemji, Amro lost his life because he did […]
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 withdrawal. Furthermore, Dawa Khan Menapal, director of Afghanistan’s Government media and information centre said that “We […]
The Nuclear Conundrums in South Asia
May of 1998 is interesting in the history of South Asia, as two of its major powers, Pakistan and India undertook series of nuclear tests that would veer the strategic imbalance in South Asia. India took precedence when it carried out its Pokhran II tests in the Rajasthan desert from 11-13 May of 1998. Pakistan […]
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 suffering from this pandemic. UNICEF’s report can help in understanding the current situation of […]
Pakistan to Approach a Natural-Debt Exchange Deal
Pakistan has concluded a pact with international lenders which links debt relief to biodiversity objectives. Back in October 2020, The Finance for Biodiversity Initiative (F4B) could help to solve the mounting crisis in sovereign debt in developing countries while safeguarding fragile ecosystems and biodiversity. Pakistan is one of the developing states with its skyrocketing sovereign debts […]
Recycling? That’s a utopian concept!
Its 2021 and Pakistan still does not have a formalized government-led recycling policy or initiative is absurd to type, read and research.
Uzbekistan to Establish Rail Connections Between Central and South Asia
Uzbekistan has inspired many global financial institutions with its desire to develop rail ties between Central and South Asia. It has encouraged international institutions such as; the European Investment Bank, the World Bank, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, and the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to show their support in this project. According to […]