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Arshad Sharif’s Death and Political Polarization in Pakistan
On October 23, Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif was fatally shot in Kenya, raising concerns of political polarization impacting objective journalism in Pakistan. In the months preceding his murder, Sharif vocally criticized Pakistan’s current government and its powerful military, fueling suspicions…
Sri Lanka in 2022: A Country Wracked by Multiple Crises
Sri Lanka faced an unprecedented economic and political crisis throughout 2022. There have been visible signs of the turmoil: vehicle lines stretched for up to three kilometers in front of fuel stations for as many as five days, accompanied by…
What’s Next for Bangladeshi Politics?
Since July 2022, Bangladeshi opposition parties, especially the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), have been holding rallies throughout the country. Though Bangladesh has experienced political volatility and regular general strikes in the past, the ruling Bangladesh Awami League (BAL) has held…
Press Freedoms in Pakistan: As Polarization Deepens, Journalism Pays the Price
Last month, Pakistani police charged former Prime Minister Imran Khan under the anti-terrorism act, in addition to placing a sweeping ban on live telecasts of his speeches. The charge comes after Khan vowed to sue police officers and a judge…
امریکی خارجہ پالیسی اور اتحادی ریاستوں میں جمہوری شکست و ریخت
یوکرین کی جنگ نے روسی آمریت سے جڑے خطرات اور قوم پرست نظریات کی یکجائی سے لاحق عدم استحکام کے امکانات کو نمایاں کیا ہے۔ ولادیمیر پوٹن کا روس داخلی سطح پر حملے کا جواز پیش کرنے کے لیے پروپیگنڈے…
جعلی خبریں، اشتعال انگیزی اور سماجی تقسیم: غلط معلومات سے جڑی پاکستان کی کمزوریاں
روس کے یوکرین پر حملے کے موقع پر وزیراعظم ولادیمیر پوٹن نے اس مداخلت کا جواز پیش کرتے ہوئے بے بنیاد دعویٰ کیا کہ یہ "نازیوں سے پاک" کرنے کی مہم ہے۔ آنے والے مہینوں میں اس جنگ نے دوران…