A Jolt to Pakistan’s Political Landscape The sentencing of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years in prison has sent shockwaves through the country’s already volatile political arena. Handed down in the high-profile Toshakhana corruption case, the verdict is among the harshest faced by a former civilian leader in…
Adani Pushes for More Airports The Adani Group is moving to deepen its footprint in India’s aviation sector as Adani Airports Holdings Ltd (AAHL) prepares to bid for a fresh set of government-owned airports. As part of an expansion plan estimated at over $11 billion, the company aims to scale up capacity rapidly, positioning itself at…
Saudi Arabia’s Warning Shot to Islamabad Saudi Arabia’s deportation of nearly 24,000 Pakistani nationals in 2025 has sent a sharp and public signal to Islamabad. Riyadh’s action, aimed largely at dismantling organized begging networks operating under the guise of religious travel, marks one of the most serious reputational setbacks Pakistan has faced in the Gulf in…
A Nation Jolted by Sudden Unrest Bangladesh has once again been thrust into turbulence. The fatal shooting of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi has triggered days of street violence, arson, and confrontations with security forces across major cities. What began as grief has rapidly morphed into a broader revolt against political elites, the remnants of the former…
Spotlight on India’s Transformative Economic Agenda During the India-Oman Business Forum on December 17, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscored India’s sweeping economic reforms, emphasizing the role of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in driving bilateral trade growth. The event positioned India as a reliable partner in Oman’s economic diversification, reinforcing the narrative of shared…
Setting the Stage in Bhubaneswar Odisha is preparing to place itself firmly on India’s artificial intelligence map with the Regional AI Impact Conference in Bhubaneswar. More than a technology event, the gathering reflects a strategic intent: to use AI as a tool of governance rather than merely an engine of private-sector growth. In doing so, the…
India’s decision to freeze consular operations in Dhaka and Pakistan’s continued closure of its airspace to Indian carriers point to a shared reality: New Delhi’s immediate neighborhood is becoming more brittle, more politicized, and increasingly hostile to Indian interests. Together, these developments underline how security anxieties, political churn, and unresolved rivalries are converging to shrink India’s…
A Symbolic Arrival That Set the Tone Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Ethiopia marked a moment of rare diplomatic symbolism and strategic intent. Beginning on December 17, 2025, the visit opened with an extraordinary personal gesture by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who himself drove Modi from Addis Ababa’s Bole International Airport to his…
UNSC Flashpoint: Kashmir and Indus Waters At a United Nations Security Council open debate on “Leadership for Peace,” Pakistan once again raised the Kashmir dispute and the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). India responded forcefully. Its Permanent Representative to the UN, Parvathaneni Harish, categorically rejected Pakistan’s claims, asserting that Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are…
Another Name Change in a Long Political Line India’s rural employment guarantee framework is poised for its most dramatic transformation in two decades. The Union government has introduced the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025—shortened to VB-G RAM G—seeking to repeal the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). Presented in…
