Gyeongju’s moment: Key developments to watch at APEC 2025
With the United States, China, Japan and other regional powers in attendance, the forum is expected to move beyond economic dialogue and serve as a testing ground for strategic…
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How a ‘Gen-Z protest’ forced this Karachi varsity to roll back its decision on a student’s rustication
Days after a protest, the Institute of Business Management, a private varsity in Karachi, reinstated a female student, who had been expelled after she attempted to file a…
How AI is being weaponised during Pakistan’s climate crisis
Millions of Pakistanis affected by floods are turning to social media for help. Instead, they’re finding AI-generated lies: fake geopolitical attacks, sexualised “rescue”…
How Pakistan’s crypto craze has made it a scammer’s paradise
As crypto fever grips Pakistan, what began as a ticket to financial freedom has become a minefield of scams, stolen wallets, and shattered trust.
The Philippine budget process: Step-by-step visual guide
Every peso in the national budget doesn’t just appear in a line item — it goes through a complex, multi-phase process involving the Executive branch, Congress, and the…
Tackling city chaos: Bengaluru’s experiment on governance could be model for other Indian cities
The city is reorganising into five mini-corporations under the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), led by the Chief Minister, for better coordination.
Heavy vehicles are killing hundreds in Karachi. Why does no one seem to care?
According to a 2018 World Health Organisation report, road accidents in Pakistan result in 14.3 deaths per 100,000 population.
Thai shoppers flock online amid economic slowdown as Shopee, Lazada and TikTok rake in billions
Essential goods, household appliances, fashion and cosmetics are among the top-selling categories, driven by e-commerce giants which continue to fuel strong spending momentum in…
Stubble burning offers swift solution to South Asian farmers but cost to health is staggering
The practice is deeply intertwined with the agrarian evolution of South Asia.
What you need to know so far about the Pakistan-Afghanistan situation
The recent clashes began late on Saturday night, when 23 Pakistani troops were martyred and 200 Taliban and affiliated terrorists killed at the border following an attack from the…