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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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    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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    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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    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...
    East Asia Forum -
    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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    Nepal and Bhutan Push for Mountain Climate Agenda at COP31 After Deadly Himalayan Floods

    Nepal has already linked recovery needs to loss-and-damage mechanisms, submitting claims related to the disaster. Bhutan, which has long prioritised environmental conservation, brings complementary experience in balancing development with ecological limits.
    Civil society

    Pakistani Journalists and Civil Society Form Committee to Defend Freedom of Expression

    Participants stressed that a broad-based alliance supported by strong journalists’ unions was essential to protect independent journalism and expand the space for free expression.
    Climate change

    Climate Off the Charts: UN Warns ‘Supersized’ El Niño Will Propel Record Global Heating and Disasters Into 2027

    The complete and peer-reviewed State of the Global Climate 2026 report will be officially presented in March 2027, incorporating verified input from dozens of national meteorological and hydrological agencies worldwide.

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    Nepal and Bhutan Push for Mountain Climate Agenda at COP31 After Deadly Himalayan Floods

    Nepal has already linked recovery needs to loss-and-damage mechanisms, submitting claims related to the disaster. Bhutan, which has long prioritised environmental conservation, brings complementary experience in balancing development with ecological limits.
    Civil society

    Pakistani Journalists and Civil Society Form Committee to Defend Freedom of Expression

    Participants stressed that a broad-based alliance supported by strong journalists’ unions was essential to protect independent journalism and expand the space for free expression.
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