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Hasina back at the helm

Bangladesh conducted general elections on January 7. Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina Wajid has won the fourth consecutive term in another controversial election. She has been in power since…

Connecting with South Asia

PAKISTAN’S bond with South Asian nations is weakening despite shared cultural heritage and historical ties. The enduring India-Pakistan rivalry has also affected Pakistan’s relations with other South Asian countries, especially…

Spoiling the youth potential

POLITICAL parties in Pakistan generally do not have a plan to engage the youth in constructive activities to capitalise on their potential. The exception is the PTI, which has mobilised…

Are Gandhis equipped for the fight?

PRIYANKA Gandhi is the brand new Congress MP being watched with interest and hope. She won the by-election from Wayanad in Kerala with a massive majority and she has to hit the ground…

Revolution made easy

One more time, Imran Khan’s party mobilized its forces to attack the citadel of power. Friday’s march on Islamabad will continue to make headlines during the weekend. There was more…

The Bangladesh story

BANGLADESH is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Once called a “basket case” by Henry Kissinger, it is now considered as a role model. Bangladesh’s national income has multiplied 50 times, per…

‘Noli me tangere’

THE term ‘untouchable’ has a different connotation in each culture and religion. To Christians, the words noli me tangere are attributed to Jesus Christ who, after his resurrection, deterred his…