With ‘bat’ in danger, PTI looks to ‘batsman’
After sensing the danger of losing its iconic symbol ‘bat’, the embattled Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf has chalked out a plan B: forging an alliance with its splinter PTI-Nazriati…
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Upheaval in Pakistan’s top judiciary as Justice Ijazul Ahsan resigns a day after Justice Naqvi
In his letter to the Supreme Judicial Council members, Justice Ahsan regretted the hasty proceedings and that debate and discussion were non-existent and were not permitted during…
Ex-prime minister quits main opposition to launch new party
Former PM Lee Nak-yon stressed the need for both future and current leaders of new political parties to join hands to change the current state of the political landscape that is…
Of bogus ‘babas’
The spirituality-criminality nexus is not Nepal’s problem alone. What these “babas” have in common, is their misuse of public legitimacy earned through a huge base of…
Corrections Department approves extension of Thaksin’s hospital treatment
Former leader Thaksin, who served as prime minister from February 2001 to September 2006, was sentenced in absentia to eight years in prison. His prison terms were reduced to one…
Opposition incapable of mustering support for no-confidence motion, says Anwar
PM Anwar also said that such talk could just be Opposition propaganda so its supporters will not lose faith in the leadership.
Fates of Bhumjaithai heavyweight and Move Forward to be decided in January
The kingdom saw several noteworthy political developments in 2023, from the resignation of coup leader Prayuth Chan-o-cha after being at the country’s helm for eight years, to…
Sheikh Hasina sworn in as PM for fifth term
PM Hasina's party, Awami League, earned a decisive victory with a two-thirds majority in the January 7 national election getting 222 seats.
How a Filipino immigrant became a mayor in New Jersey and changed the political landscape
Amatorio – a Democrat, an immigration attorney and a son of public school teachers from Baler, Quezon – was sworn in last week at the Bergenfield Borough Hall Council Chambers…
Gibran unveils connectivity plans for Maluku’s development
Gibran emphasized the importance of creating new economic growth centers outside Java, particularly in Maluku. He insisted that his team would pay special attention to regions…