South Asia

The Pandora Papers and the Corrupt Houdinis of Pakistan

Pakistan has never reached, nor is ever likely to reach, the top 20, 50 or even 100 of Transparency International’s ranking of quasi-honest countries....

What Does Taliban’s Triumph Mean for Political Islam?

The success of the Taliban in Afghanistan is thus a victory for freedom from foreign occupation, but it is not yet a triumph for...

Iranian President Raisi Urges Formation of Inclusive Govt in Afghanistan

The withdrawal of American forces is a historic opportunity for the formation of a popular government in Afghanistan and establishing peace in the country...

Remote Learning Setting Back Millions of Children in India and Pakistan: Unicef

Indian epidemiologists and social scientists have asked authorities to reopen classes for all children, saying the benefits outweigh the risks NEW DELHI — Hundreds of...

Hibatullah Akhundzada to Lead Taliban Govt in Afghanistan

“The new government in Afghanistan has officially started its work under the name of Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan,” said Anaamullah Samangani, a member of...

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