Defense procurement ToT deals pave way for strategic autonomy
Strategic autonomy could help the country protect its national interests and sovereignty, as well as boost its self-dependence.
More costs for Pakistan to bear
The paper says it is time for those who have lived off the average Pakistani citizen to pay larger costs to stabilise the economy.
A troubled start to Pakistan’s new administration
Several unprecedented impediments have been placed in the way of a smooth transition by leaders of the former ruling party.
Pakistan’s challenges amid leadership renewal
The paper says Islamabad will hope that the crisis in Pakistan’s ties with the United States, stoked by Imran Khan, has been staved off.
Zelenskyy’s speech highlights Japan’s challenges in a changed world
The writer calls for a review of Japan's security policy in light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Singapore’s next PM Wong is little known to Asean
The writer says he only has three years to prepare himself for the transfer of power, but also for his future role as an Asean leader.
South Korea: Things change, but some things never change
The writer says we are now living in a digital world of the 21st century, where everything changes dazzlingly and radically, and should change for the better.
Imran Khan’s latest move is a further demonstration of his contempt for parliament
The writer says the latest developments have now plunged the country into a constitutional crisis.
Talk of extension keeps Jokowi from becoming lame-duck president
With just a little under two years before the next elections, there are no indications of Jokowi losing his grip on power, to the frustration of some of his detractors.
The ‘true strength’ and significance of Mahathir Mohamad
The writer says love him or hate him, Malaysia is not done until Mahathir is six feet underground.