Oil prices rose on Friday as renewed global supply concerns from Russia’s fuel export ban counteracted fears that slowing economies and high interest rates could crimp demand, Reuters reported. Brent futures were up 78 cents, or 0.84%, at $94.08 a barrel by 1443 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude (WTI) futures rose by $1.02, or 1.14%, to $90.65 a […]

Kabul residents have expressed their concern over the increase in fuel and gas prices, saying that a liter of gasoline has jumped to 80 afghanis and that a liter of gas to 60. If industry and commerce ministry does not control the prices, people will face many problems, they said. The residents meanwhile say these days the price of fuel […]

US Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West has met with officials of a number of countries and organizations on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Following meeting with Japan’s special envoy for Afghanistan, Kansuke Nagaoka, West said on Twitter that Japan is a “stalwart supporter of the Afghan people, active diplomatically, and generous in its […]

With the withdrawal of US and NATO forces from Afghanistan in 2021, the security situation in Afghanistan has become even more uncertain. Pakistan, like other neighboring countries, has concerns about the potential for instability and the spillover of violence into its territory. It has sought to engage with the new Afghan leadership under Taliban regime to protect its interests and […]

The recent allegations of India’s involvement in the murder of Canadian Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar have added a layer of complexity to the already intricate landscape of Sikh politics, international relations, and regional tensions. The accusations, made by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, have ignited a diplomatic spat between the two nations, leading to the expulsion of diplomats and […]

The national discourse in Sri Lanka moved from conflict termination to reconciliation with the end of the war in 2009. This essay argues that the concerned parties should shift the discourse from reconciliation to de-escalation because (1) the reconciliation project failed, and (2) the ethnic conflict shows signs of reescalation. It also argues that the possibility of anti-Tamil riots in […]

During the year, international media has charged China for global inflation, deflation risk and now, economic collapse. Yet, Chinese recovery is likely to broaden in the second half of the year. So why the myths? According to reputable international media, we live in a new world in which China’s economy no longer exists. It has collapsed. Here’s a sample of […]

In the annals of Pakistan’s legal history, Justice Qazi Faez Isa emerges as a trailblazing figure poised to bring a wave of positive changes to the country’s judiciary. As he takes the helm as the 29th Chief Justice of Pakistan, his journey is marked not only by admiration but also by a transformative vision that promises to leave an indelible […]

As Russia’s relationship with the West has deteriorated, the Kremlin’s view of the Taliban has changed. But substantive economic cooperation will be hard to achieve. Russia is one of just a handful of states in the world actively seeking to strengthen its relationship with the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. While Afghanistan’s rulers, the Taliban, are still formally designated a banned […]

Pakistan’s caretaker foreign minister Jalil Abbas Jilani said on Wednesday the “biggest concern” currently facing Pakistan was a threat from militant groups using Afghanistan’s soil to carry out attacks on his country. According to Pakistani officials, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), have become emboldened since the Islamic Emirate regained power in Afghanistan in August 2021 and have found sanctuaries in Afghanistan. Since […]