Civic space under siege as Pakistan tightens its grip on dissent
The silence in Pakistan is becoming increasingly political. Protest slogans disappear before they gather momentum. Journalists weigh every sentence against
Women Still Unsafe
For a moment, it seemed Pakistan was moving, however slowly, towards some measure of healing. The verdicts in the Noor
How Pakistan Broke Trust in Kashmir
Pakistan-administered Kashmir is not just seeing another bout of unrest; it is exposing a political order built on managed representation,
Kremlin Praises Modi as He Becomes India’s Longest-Serving Elected Prime Minister
The Kremlin has congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he became the longest-serving elected prime minister in India’s history,
The Saudi–Pakistan Axis and the Return of Middle East Instability
From the glitzy announcement of Vision 2030 in 2016 to the cascade of regional crises between 2023 and 2026, Saudi
Central Bank Warns Public Against Suspicious High-Return Plantation Investment Schemes
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has urged the public to exercise extreme caution when investing in plantation-related schemes
Sri Lanka Emerges as South Asia’s Most Improved Country in Global Peace Index 2026
Sri Lanka has recorded the highest improvement in peacefulness among South Asian nations, according to the 20th edition of the
SriLankan Airlines Flight to Sydney Returns to Katunayake After Lightning Strike
A SriLankan Airlines flight bound for Sydney, Australia, was forced to return to Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake early
World Bank Warns Middle East Conflict Could Push Global Growth to Post-Pandemic Low
The World Bank Group has warned that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is expected to slow global economic
Fairly Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast Across Several Parts of Sri Lanka
Showers or thundershowers are expected at times today in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-Western provinces, as well as in the