India’s neighbourhood

2 weeks ago | khaama.com | Vaishali Basu Sharma |India’s neighbourhood

The recent introduction of new U.S. tariffs under former President Donald Trump’s 2025 “economic nationalism” policy is already affecting global trade flows. While the policy is primarily aimed at imports from countries like China, Vietnam, and other Asian economies, the effects are being felt more broadly. One of the countries experiencing indirect consequences is Pakistan, which is already managing a challenging economic environment.

1 month ago | khaama.com | Vaishali Basu Sharma |India’s neighbourhood

Balochistan is currently witnessing widespread protests following recent incidents involving law enforcement and civil society activists. The latest wave of unrest was sparked by an incident in Quetta, where security forces reportedly opened fire on demonstrators, resulting in the deaths of five individuals—including a 13-year-old child—and injuries to several others. The protestors were rallying peacefully at the time, according to eyewitness accounts and human rights advocates.

1 month ago | khaama.com | Vaishali Basu Sharma |India’s neighbourhood

Since August 2024, Bangladesh has faced mounting macroeconomic challenges, grappling with rising inflation, increasing unemployment, and declining foreign investment. The political transition following Sheikh Hasina’s departure has added to the uncertainty, deepening economic volatility and eroding investor confidence. As the country navigates this precarious period, both immediate and long-term strategies are needed to stabilize its economic trajectory.

2 months ago | khaama.com | Vaishali Basu Sharma |India’s neighbourhood

Pakistan’s security forces are encountering difficulties in managing violence in the Kurram district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, where armed groups have repeatedly targeted convoys transporting essential supplies to Parachinar, the district’s capital. Despite an ongoing military operation in the region, a recent attack on a convoy of 19 trucks carrying goods and security personnel resulted in seven deaths and more than 20 injuries.

2 months ago | khaama.com | Vaishali Basu Sharma |India’s neighbourhood

During a recent session of Pakistan’s National Assembly, Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman, leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), expressed concern that Pakistan’s authority in Balochistan is weakening. He drew a comparison to the events of 1971, when the Bangladesh Liberation War resulted in the separation of East Pakistan and the creation of Bangladesh on December 16 of that year.