It is the weakness of Pakistani state and absence of clear policy that has allowed militants to regain space
The writer says Pakistan is now paying the cost of appeasement with the blood of its citizens.
The Peshawar bombing is a tragic illustration of the failed policy of suing for peace with a terror group
At least where the menace of terrorism is concerned, the government and opposition need to close ranks and put up a united front.
Why China may resort to more policy U-turns
China is no stranger to sudden major policy reversals such as the one on Covid-19. Pragmatism and party legitimacy are key drivers for the sudden changes.
Who runs Bangladesh?
For a functional democracy, we need both elected political masters and non-elected public servants, says the writer.
It’s a symptom of our stalled progress that power blackouts are now considered par for the course
The energy transmission infrastructure needs to be treated with more seriousness and its weaknesses removed as a matter of national priority.
3 years under Covid-19
The government should not give a wrong impression that it’s time to lower our guard, reminding people of the fact that a mix of basic hygiene practices, vaccination and masking…
3 years under Covid-19
Thanks to the continued efforts, there are signs that people are steadily getting back to a normal life.
Hong Kong set to write new chapter of development in 2023
Along with laws at the national and international levels, Hong Kong has to promulgate local laws against foreign interference, so as to improve the "one country, two systems"…
Tackle the plastic tide with proper waste management
The government needs to come up with the right framework and implement policies by cooperating with companies that are the top producers of plastic waste.
Murder of Brahmanbaria reporter a chilling message for journalists
In a culture of impunity, the difference between life and death is often decided by the individual choice of the criminals.