It’s unfair that Pakistan is paying the price for damage wreaked on climate by rich nations
The natural disaster Pakistan is facing is not an outcome of its own policy options but a consequence of choices made by others.
How trade with India may prove ‘cost-effective’
Sources say Pakistan could save foreign exchange by allowing direct import with lesser cost than sourcing through a third country, such as the UAE.
A demographic transition for Philippines
While the country seems to be on the cusp of reaping the rewards of the “demographic dividend,” several developments would have to take place before we start benefitting from…
The scale of the current disaster is far greater than that of the 2010 floods
The writer says Pakistan's rescue and relief simply cannot cope, with the dangers of water and mosquito-borne diseases ever-present.
Why should we trust electric voting machines?
The Bangladesh election commission has failed to assure the people that the electronic voting machines will not lead to electoral fraud.
More pain ahead for markets after Fed chairman Powell’s stark warning
The huge thud heard from Wall Street is likely to reverberate through global markets this week as stock investors flee to the sidelines.
Cover-up at the core, police accountability must begin now
The case is is a strong indication of a persistent practice to subvert the law within the police force, which should be a priority concern.
Provincial govts must be more effective at coordinating flood relief efforts
No less than 116 districts have been affected. Of them, 66 are officially declared ‘calamity hit’.
Only the guilty need indemnity laws
The cover of secrecy enjoyed by different actors in the power sector of Bangladesh allows cases of corruption and mismanagement to abound.
The slow, rough road to school
The paper says a myriad of problems have shown how unprepared the education sector is in resuming in-person classes despite two years of opportunity to put things in order.