Since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan over two years ago, a mental health crisis among Afghan women has been exacerbated, including a sharp rise in suicides, according to recent statistics. Edicts issued by Taliban authorities severely curtailing women’s rights and their participation in public life, as well as the harsh enforcement of those laws, have contributed to the despair felt […]

People in Sabah and Sarawak have long talked about leaving the Federation of Malaysia but mainly behind closed doors with occasional public outbursts of their historical grievances. It has gone no further than that because the federal constitution does not provide for secession, and those making an attempt to secede can be charged under the Sedition Act. The latest public […]

The recent Tehrik Taliban Pakistan (TTP) incursion on 6 September into the Chitral district near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, and unreported terrorist attacks on Pakistan’s army convoy in the Bannu district, and also in Bajaur alarms security concerns not just in Pakistan but in the whole South Asian region. TTP claimed to have captured various army posts, causing casualties of Pakistan […]

For decades, Afghanistan has been marred by conflict, instability, and unrest, with profound implications not only for its own people but also for neighboring countries like Pakistan. Achieving lasting peace in Afghanistan is crucial for regional stability, economic development, and international security. This article explores the advantages of peace in Afghanistan, particularly for Pakistan, while highlighting the importance of addressing […]