Pakistan pays for weaponising faith
The writer says it is the weaponisation of faith that has been the main reason for the spread of such brutality in society.
Malaysia’s Mahathir says next election ‘last chance to clean up the country’
Malaysia's next national poll is not due until 2023, but the 96-year-old political grandee expects it to be held as soon as the middle of next year.
Balancing ties with Washington and Beijing will not be easy for Pakistan
The paper says for Pakistan, balancing its ties with Washington and Beijing will not be easy.
Why are Rohingya women and girls so unsafe in refugee camps?
Even within the camps, young girls and women are forced into prostitution.
Continuation of enforced disappearances is a human tragedy on a vast scale
The Pakistan government has yet to fulfil its long-standing pledge to criminalise enforced disappearances.
How conforming to societal misogyny breeds gender-based violence
Whether it happens in broad daylight or behind closed doors, gender-based violence is no laughing or "private" matter.
Jokowi’s G20 presidency
Indonesia’s legacy will be determined by its ability to make concrete and substantial progress in the G20.
The emerging metaverse economy
The metaverse is still a work in progress and nobody can say where it will end up, if it ends.
Is smart density the way forward for Bangladesh?
With sensible planning, dense settlements can ensure higher economic productivity and create a vibrant labour market.
Indonesia’s food system future depends on ability to adapt to climate change
Price volatility matters a lot to Indonesia’s quest for food security, as consumers tend to shift their behavior in response to price increases.