political instability

Tel Aviv, April 11: Pakistan's push for de-escalation during the West Asia conflict is not just "abstract peace-making," but is rooted in the country's economic vulnerability to energy shocks. The rapid increase in fuel prices demonstrates how quickly external conflict can translate into...

Mumbai, April 10 Senior opposition leaders in Maharashtra on Friday claimed that there was a "sense of unease" within the Shiv Sena despite being in power, but dismissed as speculative reports that a section of the opposition Shiv Sena (UBT) will split and join the Eknath Shinde-led party.They...

Dhaka, April 10 The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council, a human rights organization against religious discrimination, expressed deep concern over the continuation of communal violence across the country in the period before and following this year's national elections, documenting...

Tripoli, April 5 – The head of Libya's Presidential Council, Mohamed Al-Menfi, has instructed that no new deals be made regarding existing oil fields in the country, according to a report.The instruction to Masoud Suleiman, chairman of the National Oil Corporation (NOC), confirmed on Saturday...

Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of West Bengal, blamed the AIMIM and ISF for the gherao of judicial officers in Malda district and accused the Congress and the BJP of instigation.She stated that the mastermind behind Wednesday's gherao of the judicial officers in Mothabari, Malda district...

Jammu, April 2 National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on Thursday appealed to the Centre to actively engage the international community in halting the ongoing conflict in West Asia, warning that inaction could push the world closer to an economic abyss."If the current conflict is left...

Islamabad, April 2 – As Pakistan claims to be a potential mediator between the United States and Iran during the ongoing conflict in West Asia, a report has highlighted that Islamabad has consistently sought to turn crises into opportunities for relevance, projecting itself as useful to all...

Sagardighi (WB), Apr 2 Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday blamed the Election Commission for "failing to protect" judicial officers engaged in the SIR exercise in West Bengal's Malda district and demanded Union Home Minister's resignation over the large-scale transfer of officers in the...

Tel Aviv, March 26: Recent speeches by Talha Saeed, son of UN-designated terrorist Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, alongside Lashkar-e-Taiba figure Saifullah Qasur, in Lahore, Pakistan, are not isolated incidents but reflect a broader trend. It highlights how jihadist narratives are repackaged for a wider...

Quetta, March 23 – Leading Baloch human rights defender Mir Yar Baloch rejected the observance of "Pakistan Day" on Monday, calling it "fake," stating that the decision by Pakistani authorities to cancel the military parade on the occasion reflects rising insecurity and mounting internal...

New Delhi, March 21 – Pakistan is in need of multiple diversions as it faces setbacks on multiple fronts. The war in Afghanistan and the conflict with the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has left Pakistan's security apparatus badly weakened. The pressure on...

Shillong, March 20 Meghalaya Governor CH Vijayashankar has convened a special session of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council next week to discuss the Assam and Meghalaya Autonomous District (AD) Rules that allow non-tribal participation in council elections, officials said on Friday.The...

Athens, March 20 – The worsening situation in the Kurram district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, reflects broader challenges in the country’s periphery, where unresolved disputes, weak institutions, and politicized security responses intersect.The prolonged closure of the Thal–Parachinar...

Kalaburagi (Karnataka), March 20 Karnataka BJP President B Y Vijayendra said on Friday that "the power struggle and internal infighting within the ruling Congress in the state have reached a climax, and a change in the chief minister is inevitable".He also expressed confidence that the BJP...

Islamabad, March 18 – The ongoing confrontation between Pakistan and Afghanistan is not only a border dispute or a counter-terrorism crisis, but also a manifestation of a deeper strategic paradox. The conflict between these two neighbors is one of the most consequential security crises in South...

Islamabad, March 14 – Pakistan is using its counter-terrorism department to tighten its grip on the local Shia community, arresting dozens of Shia student protesters and charging them with terrorism. The Pakistan-administered Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB), where Shias form the majority population, has...

Pakistan's situation in the ongoing Middle East crisis highlights a fundamental problem with how its government operates. Modern states utilize a variety of tools to project their power, including strong economies, robust diplomatic networks, technological capabilities, and credible...

Washington, March 8 Former Israeli Ambassador to the US, Michael Oren, said on Sunday that the war against Iran may require sustained pressure and could last for an extended period unless the current regime in Tehran is replaced.Speaking in an interview with ABC News, Oren added that Iran's...

Kabul: Pakistan is desperately trying to portray itself as a country under siege, targeted by militants allegedly operating from Afghan soil, and forced to take unilateral military action to protect its citizens. However, when viewed against the backdrop of regional history, this narrative...

Kathmandu, March 6 Balendra Shah, a rapper-turned-politician, and his newly formed Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) are on track for a landslide victory in Nepal's first general elections since the violent Gen Z protests ousted the K P Sharma Oli-led government in September.According to the...