Despite being rich in natural resources such as natural gas, coal, gold, and copper, Balochistan remains one of the poorest regions in Pakistan. The benefits of resource extraction projects largely bypass the local population, fuelling resentment.
Many of these political prisoners, primarily arrested in the 1990s and early 2000s, remain behind bars without any hope of release, despite Bhutan’s claims that no such prisoners exist.
Amnesty International has also sounded the alarm, calling on donor countries to step up financial support. According to UNHCR, 95 per cent of Rohingya households depend on humanitarian aid, and food ration reductions will push them deeper into hunger and insecurity.
Whether the two parties can bridge the gap and reach a mutually acceptable agreement remains to be seen. The Sri Lankan government's insistence on price revision and Adani’s re-affirmation of the initial terms, clearly sets the stage for a tense negotiation period.
Severe funding shortfalls have already forced the closure of more than 200 health facilities, impacting nearly two million people, as well as resulted in significant reductions to essential malnutrition services.
Known for his loud-mouthing and raising the anti-India bogey, Mahfuj Alam utilised his verified Facebook account to address the nation's pressing challenges at approximately 3:00 AM on Tuesday.
The United States currently pays about 22 per cent of the United Nations’ regular budget and 27 per cent of the peacekeeping budget. As of now, the United States owes $1.5 billion to the UN’s regular budget.
Khan used the article to highlight what he described as an ongoing erosion of democracy in Pakistan. He labelled the current period as one of the most challenging in the country’s history and stressed that his imprisonment was part of a broader attempt to suppress democratic principles.
Pakistan has the potential to turn the tide. With smarter agriculture, technological adoption, community-driven conservation, and political will for infrastructure, the nation can secure water for future generations.
Pakistan has the potential to turn the tide. With smarter agriculture, technological adoption, community-driven conservation, and political will for infrastructure, the nation can secure water for future generations.
With the region still recovering from previous shocks, the latest ADB analysis serves as a timely reminder of the region’s exposure to distant geopolitical events.
The decision to terminate these grants reportedly came after a suggestion from Trump’s close aide, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk. Musk advised the administration to cut down on what he described as unnecessary foreign aid spending.