Articles
How the Bhuttos cemented PPP's status as a legendary party in Pakistan
The Pakistan People's Party has a relationship with the people in its heartland its rivals could only dream of
Pakistan's democracy in the post-Imran era is changing drastically
Even as the country prepares for elections, democratic legitimacy is being sapped from its civil-military system
Indian capitalism may help kill coal forever
Markets are pushing one of the world's biggest fossil fuel burners towards a more sustainable path
Another IMF bailout for Pakistan – but this time it's different
Without the usual US support to avoid debt default, Islamabad has had to promise to take steps its elites have long resisted
Bangladesh needs to rethink its Rohingya refugee policy
Dhaka will benefit from integrating the ethnic group into its society, with help from the international community
Pakistan's dysfunction is not helping its solvency
An increasingly distrustful IMF is unwilling to extend further waivers until the country becomes more stable
In a slumping global economy, India is one of the few places doing nearly everything right
The country is fast becoming an island of success in South Asia
Politicians of South Asian heritage are taking the conventional path to the top
The rise of Yousaf, Sunak and others on either side of the Atlantic is notable, but none of them have changed the rules of the game
The attempt to arrest Imran Khan is escalating a crisis in Pakistan
Some 85 cases against Khan are intended to hobble him before a general election is announced this year
To understand Indian politics, look beyond Modi and New Delhi
In a large, diverse and complex country, it is important to pay attention to regional and state politics
How Musharraf changed Pakistan forever - for better and for worse
Pakistan's former leader was known for compulsive risk-taking with the country's fortunes, and in many ways it paid off
Bangladesh's economy is on the up – so why is there so much pessimism?
The IMF and UN have predicted 6% growth in 2022-23 but there is a crisis of confidence in the government's leadership
With all its climate problems, South Asia will be a battleground for Cop28's success
The region is no stranger to climate catastrophes, but it is at odds with the world over how to address them
The challenges facing Pakistan's new army chief are multiplying quickly
Deadly clashes with the Afghan Taliban are only the start of his woes
Imran Khan's long march is more theatre than it is a revolution
The political drama is little more than a distraction in a difficult year for Pakistan's battered public
