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Pakistan's Diplomatic Balancing Act: Can It Play Both Superpowers?
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Pakistan's Diplomatic Balancing Act: Can It Play Both Superpowers?

As China and Pakistan celebrate 75 years of friendship, Trump pulls Islamabad closer to Washington. Can Pakistan maintain its delicate balance between Beijing and the US in an era of intensifying rivalry?

Pakistan's Business Costs 34% Higher Than Regional Peers
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Pakistan's Business Costs 34% Higher Than Regional Peers

High business costs and red tape in Pakistan are discouraging entrepreneurship, pushing workers toward salaried employment instead of startups, according to recent research.

EU-India Trade Deal Puts Bangladesh's Economic Lifeline at Risk
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EU-India Trade Deal Puts Bangladesh's Economic Lifeline at Risk

The historic EU-India FTA threatens Bangladesh's textile-dependent economy as tariff advantages evaporate, forcing a strategic reckoning before 2029.

Hundreds of Thousands Join Khaleda Zia State Funeral Bangladesh 2025
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Hundreds of Thousands Join Khaleda Zia State Funeral Bangladesh 2025

Bangladesh marks the end of an era with the Khaleda Zia state funeral in Dhaka on Dec 31, 2025. Hundreds of thousands gathered to honor the nation's first female PM as her son Tarique Rahman prepares for a political comeback.

Aerial view of Bangladesh Parliament with flag at half-mast
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Khaleda Zia Death 2025: Bangladesh's First Female PM Passes Away at 80

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first female Prime Minister and BNP leader, has died at age 80. Explore her legacy and the impact of her death on the 2025 elections.

Tarique Rahman Returns to Bangladesh After 17 Years, Setting Stage for Political Showdown
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Tarique Rahman Returns to Bangladesh After 17 Years, Setting Stage for Political Showdown

After 17 years in exile, Tarique Rahman, acting chairman of Bangladesh's opposition BNP, has returned. His return sets the stage for a major political showdown with Sheikh Hasina's government.

Tarique Rahman Returns to Bangladesh After 17 Years in Exile, Poised for Power
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Tarique Rahman Returns to Bangladesh After 17 Years in Exile, Poised for Power

Tarique Rahman, the front-runner to be Bangladesh's next prime minister, has returned after 17 years in exile, setting the stage for a major political shift ahead of elections.

Pakistan's Paradox: A 2025 Comeback on the World Stage Masks Deep Cracks at Home
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Pakistan's Paradox: A 2025 Comeback on the World Stage Masks Deep Cracks at Home

In 2025, Pakistan made a dramatic return to the world stage after military clashes with India, yet it remains plagued by deep-seated domestic political and economic turmoil. An analysis of the four turning points.

Anarchy in Dhaka: Assassination Unleashes Mob Violence as Bangladesh's Government Stands By
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Anarchy in Dhaka: Assassination Unleashes Mob Violence as Bangladesh's Government Stands By

Following the assassination of politician Sharif Osman Hadi, Bangladesh's capital, Dhaka, has descended into violence. The interim government's failure to stop attacks on media outlets raises questions of complicity and state failure.

The Funeral That Shook a Nation: Why a Bangladeshi Activist's Death is a Digital-Age Warning for Global Leaders
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The Funeral That Shook a Nation: Why a Bangladeshi Activist's Death is a Digital-Age Warning for Global Leaders

An activist's funeral in Bangladesh drew massive crowds. PRISM analyzes why this is a critical warning sign of digital-age dissent and political risk.

South Asia's Tech Straitjacket: Gandhara's Digital Shift Reshapes Regional Power
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South Asia's Tech Straitjacket: Gandhara's Digital Shift Reshapes Regional Power

Gandhara's digital crackdown signals rising political risk in South Asia. Expert analysis of implications for tech, investment, and regional stability.

Imran Khan's Conviction: The Algorithm Behind Pakistan's Election
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Imran Khan's Conviction: The Algorithm Behind Pakistan's Election

Imran Khan's latest conviction is no mere legal drama. It's a calculated move by Pakistan's military to engineer an election, with major geopolitical and economic risks.