Banning PTI: Dawn
It is dangerous for a government to appear so desperate. In their obsession with countering the resurgent PTI, the ruling parties are, wittingly or unwittingly, pushing the…
Politics
From martial law to democracy: Pakistan’s long history of banning political parties
The federal government on Monday revealed its plans to ban former prime minister Imran Khan’s PTI — which was about to become the single largest party in the National Assembly…
Will ‘father-daughter’ strategy rebuild Pheu Thai’s strongholds?
A recent public opinion survey on the upcoming provincial administrative organisation (PAO) elections reveals that 62.21% of citizens believe that “Ban Yai” or influential…
President Jokowi flies to UAE for another Nusantara sales pitch
The trip is yet another attempt to persuade investors to put their money into Nusantara, as the outgoing leader’s administration races to complete the capital relocation project…
Former Malaysian PM Najib pushes house arrest bid to Court of Appeal
The Kuala Lumpur High Court on July 3 dismissed the former prime minister’s bid to seek leave to commence judicial review against eight respondents, including the government, to…
Grand banquet held for the Sultan of Brunei’s birthday
His Majesty Hassanal Bolkiah ibni Omar Ali Saifuddien III of Brunei celebrated his 78th birthday at Istana Nurul Iman yesterday, July 16.
LOOK: Detention facility for suspended mayor Alice Guo, family presented to media
The detention facility for suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo and her family members, should they get arrested was presented to the media on Tuesday by retired Lt. Gen.…
Healthcare in India takes on religious tone as government moves to rebrand clinics as ‘temples’
The move, which was proposed before the recently held general election, has been seen as yet another attempt by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party to seek…
Former Thai PM Thaksin returns to Surin to challenge political rival’s dominance
Ex-PM aims to reclaim Northeast province from his former right-hand man amid shifting political dynamics.
Japanese students’ personal data sent to foreign businesses, used to update apps
The education ministry insists that local governments must take the initiative to manage students’ data and requires that they supervise app providers and tread carefully when…