OWSA Contributor

Pakistan is taking significant steps to deepen its financial and economic engagement with China, aiming to tap into the world’s second-largest capital market and expand corporate opportunities in Hong Kong.

The 2013 amendment to the Anti-Corruption Commission Act, requiring government approval to investigate politicians or bureaucrats, has been particularly criticized for stifling the ACC’s independence.

Participants expressed appreciation for these evidence-based proposals, agreeing to review them further in the next consultation session.

For Bangladesh, the world’s second-largest producer of jackfruit, the fruit was a natural choice. Jackfruit is also the country’s national fruit and symbolizes abundance. Yet much of the potential of this fruit remained untapped.

The enduring climate of fear reflects a broader struggle for press freedom in a country where the media has long been a battleground for political power. For now, Bangladeshi journalists face a minefield of challenges as they navigate this turbulent transition.

The takeover by the Arakan Army occurred despite junta forces launching several airstrikes to defend the position.

Globally, organ transplantation is recognized as a critical medical treatment. Islamic countries like Saudi Arabia and Iran have robust organ donation systems guided by Islamic principles.

The global economic growth is driven by strong economic activity in India, alongside recoveries in Pakistan, Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.