Justice vs. power: The Statesman
The dramatic standoff surrounding the attempted arrest of South Korea’s suspended president, Yoon Suk Yeol, has drawn global attention to the intricate interplay of justice,…
Confused state: Dawn
The government needs all the support it can get against the growing threat from violent terrorism. It must stop complicating the task for itself.
Before preaching democracy, political parties must lead by example: The Daily Star
Political parties must honour their own constitutions, and regularly hold and enable their councils to become genuine platforms for electing leaders and shaping policies. They…
A year of wins
The world marched towards progress while Pakistan's internet cables took periodic vacations and prices continued to increase, making basic necessities even more unaffordable for…
No dodging accountability: Philippine Daily Inquirer
The message should be clear and uncompromising, that the government is serious about going after those who would use lapses in law enforcement with impunity for personal gain.
Can we ever curb Dhaka’s air pollution?: The Daily Star
December marked the most polluted month in the Bangladeshi capital in the past nine years.
Investigate thoroughly: The Korea Herald
From a long-term perspective, the operations of provincial airports need to be inspected. Actually, many of them were built under politicians' pork-barrel pledges rather than out…
Cautiously optimistic: The Jakarta Post
Talk of possible vote-rigging, election meddling and electioneering in the lead-up to the February presidential and legislative elections raised the stakes and sparked real fears…
No funeral wreaths for the living
Koreans know how to respectfully criticise and fight for things they believe in. In contrast, the use of funeral wreaths to denounce individuals is a cruel and cowardly act that…
Folly ruins public’s confidence in Japan’s Self-Defence Forces: The Japan News
The closed-off nature of the Defence Ministry, which concealed arrests of SDF personnel, is also a cause for concern.