Dhaka can only be saved by decentralisation
The quality of life in Dhaka is directly affected by its rapid population growth. That the basic needs of the majority of its residents are not being met is evident among…
Editorial
A look into Korea-China relations: The Korea Herald
Bilateral ties had soured after South Korea aligned more closely with the US under the Yoon Suk Yeol administration. In June last year, the Chinese ambassador to South Korea…
President Xi’s foreign trip: West must be vigilant against China’s attempt to sow division
Chinese investment probably appears attractive to European countries that are developing their infrastructure. However, if the economy of such countries becomes totally dependent…
Tens of thousands seek better lives in Jakarta. But is the city losing its draw?: The Jakarta Post
Even though the government was planning to make Nusantara in East Kalimantan the new national capital, migrants have said, as long as Jakarta still officially held the title,…
Dhaka’s air is now so bad it is causing cancer: The Daily Star
The government should realise that drastic steps have to be taken to address it. This includes closing environmentally harmful brick kilns, managing e-waste safely, reducing the…
A moral victory: Dawn
As the UN General Assembly overwhelmingly voted in favour of granting Palestine greater rights, and eventually paving the way for Palestine’s admission to the UN, thousands of…
Philippines and ‘Big 3’ allies: Philippine Daily Inquirer
The Philippines is right at the heart of the seismic transformation of the Indo-Pacific region in the 21st century by becoming the only Southeast Asian nation to openly defy…
Faced with high inflation, workers of Pakistan have little to celebrate this May Day: Dawn
The struggle to secure a living wage — and decent working conditions — for the toiling masses continues. As labour has been devolved since the passage of the 18th Amendment,…
Asean needs longer-term approach to Myanmar: The Statesman
While Indonesia created a new precedent of meeting with various stakeholders across Myanmar, the Asean chair’s one-year tenure remains too short for significant breakthroughs.
For Pakistan, climate resilience is no longer a choice but necessity for survival: Dawn
Pakistan needs a strategy for climate resilience involving building and updating infrastructure to withstand extreme weather, ensuring sustainable agricultural practices so our…