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    Pakistan’s Election Outcomes Leave Many Unhappy

    Given these constraints, and the near impossibility of holding physical rallies, PTI used online opportunities. Khan kept up a virtual presence through AI-generated videos. WhatsApp...
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    Ejecting the Military from Pakistan’s Politics

    Given Pakistan's ripe economic instability -- characterised by high inflation, structural imbalances, and weak growth -- the future remains uncertain, with doubts lingering over...
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    Accountability

    Pakistan’s Majority Defies its Military Establishment

    In Pakistan’s general elections on 8 February 2024, millions voted against the country's military establishment, electing the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party and the former...
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    Bangladesh

    US Says ‘Misuse’ of Law Against Yunus Could Deter Foreign Investment

    Despite being convicted on Jan 1, Yunus, the head of Grameen Telecom, was not immediately jailed as he was granted a one-month bail to...
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    Ministry of Panchayati Raj introduces Panchayat Development Index

    MoPR’s localization of sustainable development goals (LSDG) initiative, emphasis has been laid for capacity building and training of the PRI representatives to formulate theme-based...
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    Accountability

    Power Struggles and Scandals in Nepal’s Political Sphere

    Nepal experienced political instability in 2023. Macroeconomic indicators improved and independent politicians gained traction ahead of the 2027 elections. Despite a series of major...
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    Corruption

    Pakistan’s Political Meltdown

    An anti-Imran Khan coalition government of doubtful legitimacy faces allegations of violating the constitutional order in suppressing the opposition. As the government moves towards...
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    Bangladesh

    Myanmar’s NUG Government Committed to Abolishing Discriminatory Laws: Spokesperson

    Speakers attending the discussion recognised that the ongoing civil war in Myanmar is spreading to bordering areas and is posing security threats to the...
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    UN Warns Sri Lanka Risks FATF Failure Through Blanket Curbs on Civil Society

    As the Mutual Evaluation advances, the choices Sri Lanka makes will shape both its international financial standing and the health of its democratic space.
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    59% of Suspected Measles Cases in Bangladesh Linked to Unvaccinated Children

    The 59 per cent figure for unvaccinated suspected cases remains a stark marker of how quickly immunity gaps can turn into a public-health emergency.
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    59% of Suspected Measles Cases in Bangladesh Linked to Unvaccinated Children

    The 59 per cent figure for unvaccinated suspected cases remains a stark marker of how quickly immunity gaps can turn into a public-health emergency.
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