There are hints that Beijing is shedding its COVID restrictions and is making fresh forays in the nation’s neighbourhood as can be seen by the fresh round of border talks between Bhutan and China. The reported construction of a military facility on Coco Islands in Myanmar and a proposed remote satellite receiving ground station in Sri Lanka are new bugs […]

Intellectualism refers to the culture of learning, education, and critical thinking. It is a crucial element for the growth and development of any society. The intellectual revolution is a crucial concept that needs to be understood by less developed countries to help them develop and grow. Less developed countries (LDCs) continue to lag behind in terms of economic growth and […]

Defense cooperation between India and Bangladesh has made significant progress in the last few years. It is depicted in the exchange of visits between the leaders of the two countries, as well as the conduct of training programs, joint exercises, and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR). India has always cherished its close ties with Bangladesh and at the same […]

The week ended on April 28, 2023 was marred with political uncertainty. The United States asked Pakistan to move ahead on stalled reforms by the IMF, while promising technical help in worst economic times. The IMF awaits clarity on the cross fuel subsidy scheme. In addition to this, foreign exchange reserves inched by US$30 million to US$4.5 billion as on […]

The G20, a premier forum for international economic cooperation, has become increasingly politicized in recent years, as its agenda has expanded to include more contentious and complex issues, such as climate change, trade disputes, migration, and human rights. This trend has been driven by the rising salience, polarization, and mobilization of actors and issues in the global arena, as well […]

The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is a militant group, primarily consisting of Pashtun militants from Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). Its primary objective is to establish an Islamic state in Pakistan and enforce its version of Sharia law. The group has been responsible for numerous deadly attacks on civilians and security forces, including suicide bombings, assassinations, and […]

General Asim Munir, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), is on an official visit to the People’s Republic of China (PRC). During the course of the journey, the Chief of Army Staff paid a visit to the headquarters of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and had an in-depth conversation with the PLA Commander. Later on, the Chief of the Army […]

The Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is a militant group that has been active in Pakistan for several years. The group has been responsible for numerous acts of terrorism and violence, including attacks on civilians, military personnel, and government installations. TTP poses a significant threat to Pakistan due to its ability to carry out violent attacks and destabilize the country. The group […]

Key Points More than a year and a half on from its seizure of power, it is clear the Taliban regime rejects the idea of a pluralist political order and seems determined to impose the same restrictive social policies as were implemented in 1996-2001. As actions intended to isolate and punish the Taliban, the international community’s sanctions have been a […]

Militants in northwest Pakistan set off a bomb while targeting a temporary military camp with rockets and guns, in an incident that killed at least three troops, security officials said on Friday, but there was no immediate claim of responsibility, Reuters reported. The violence comes after Pakistan declared a new offensive against militants following a resurgence of attacks in recent […]