Introduction: Kashmir is a region in northern India that has long been at the focus of a territorial dispute between India and Pakistan. Since 1947, when India achieved independence from Britain and
Note from Sri Lanka Guardian Editorial Team In 2024, South Asia experienced a year marked by turbulence and rising geopolitical tensions, shaping the region’s future trajectory. The ever-present conflict between India and
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The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which aligns with the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and One Belt One Road (OBOR) programs, is a significant step forward in Pakistan’s quest to become a
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Recent developments along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border have thrust the region back into the international spotlight. Pakistani forces carried out precise airstrikes against TTP (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan) camps nestled within the rugged frontier areas.
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On December 13, 2024, Pakistan’s Supreme Court delivered a significant verdict, allowing military courts to pronounce reserved judgments for 85 civilians detained under military custody. These individuals were charged with involvement in
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Pakistan’s strategic community was surprised by the sudden imposition of sanctions on the premier nuclear and missile development entity, The National Development Complex (NDC). The United States Department of State in a
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On December 15, the US imposed additional sanctions against four entities with direct links to Pakistan’s ballistic missile program. The order freezes assets and prohibits US citizens from doing business with firms
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The United States’ decision on Dec 18, 2024, to impose sanctions on entities linked to Pakistan’s ballistic missile program has sparked widespread debate over its implications for regional stability, international norms, and
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At the D-8 summit in Cairo, the interim leader of Bangladesh, Dr. Muhammad Yunus, has made waves by calling for the resolution of long-standing issues stemming from the 1971 separation of East
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The political landscape of South Asia underwent a seismic shift in August 2024 when a new regime took power in Bangladesh, signaling a move toward greater political autonomy and a reexamination of
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The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) has reported an unprecedented 850 percent increase in gas prices over the past four months, contributing to a sharp rise in inflation across the country. During
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