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End of Imran?

The paper says Pakistan’s generals and politicians of the country’s older political parties have too much to lose from a possible PTI victory for them to bother about…

  • Published: June 21, 20236:03 pm
  • Author The Statesman
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The age of (illegal) surveillance

The paper says spyware technology will only grow in sophistication, which is why strong regulation needs to be in place now.

  • Published: June 20, 20233:47 pm
  • Author The Jakarta Post
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Luxury medicine

The paper says Nepali leaders flying abroad for treatment shows how little they trust the country’s healthcare system.

  • Published: June 20, 20233:44 pm
  • Author The Kathmandu Post
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Another test of democracy

The paper says Indonesia’s constitutional democracy will continue to face uphill battles, which unfortunately will include those waged by its beneficiaries.

  • Published: June 20, 20233:42 pm
  • Author The Jakarta Post
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When even judicial exoneration can’t keep journalists safe

The writer says even self-censorship and judicial exoneration may not be enough to ensure physical safety of journalists.

  • Published: June 20, 202312:59 pm
  • Author Kamal Ahmed
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There is enormous opportunity for the person who takes on the mantle of leadership in Karachi

The writer says by building political bridges, many tasks can be done collaboratively, rather than competitively.

  • Published: June 16, 20232:22 pm
  • Author Dr Niaz Murtaza
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Facing fire

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is now in the line of fire for having approved an honours list, put up by Mr. Boris Johnson, that is said to contain several names of the latter’s…

  • Published: June 15, 202312:10 pm
  • Author The Statesman
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Solving the shortage of nurses

The paper says withholding benefits will make programs to increase and retain Filipino nurses and health-care workers go to waste.

  • Published: June 15, 202312:09 pm
  • Author Philippine Daily Inquirer
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Pragmatic diplomacy

Staying true to his business background, President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo has in his foreign policy given primacy to somewhat mundane and technocratic issues.

  • Published: June 14, 20233:15 pm
  • Author The Jakarta Post
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Javanese political theatre

It is hard to unsee brewing tensions between the two political figures as they compete to become the kingmaker who will shape the 2024 race.

  • Published: June 13, 20234:05 pm
  • Author The Jakarta Post

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