Commentaries Taliban Rhetoric and Reality: Afghanistan’s Fragile Sovereignty and Pakistan’s Security Imperative Taliban peace claims clash with TTP sanctuaries, exposing hollow sovereignty. January 8, 2026 No Comments
Commentaries Iran Bars Entry of U.S. Citizens and Officials Amid Rising Tensions Iran has banned the entry of American citizens and officials, citing U.S. threats and security concerns amid rising tensions. January 8, 2026 No Comments
Editorials From Pitch to Policy: How Bangladesh Is Redefining Regional Agency Cricket in South Asia is increasingly reflecting regional politics, power dynamics, and assertions of sovereignty. January 8, 2026 No Comments
Commentaries UK Court Grants Residency After Refugee Wins Legal Battle A UK court grants residency to a refugee who entered on a Pakistani passport, citing family life rights, legal errors, and Taliban threats. January 8, 2026 No Comments
PAYF Bulletin Pakistan, Saudi Arabia Discuss Converting $2bn Loan Into JF-17 Deal Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are in talks to convert a $2 billion Saudi loan into a JF-17 Thunder fighter jet deal, according to Reuters. January 8, 2026 No Comments
PAYF Bulletin Bank Alfalah Considers Sale of Afghanistan Operations Bank Alfalah accepts a non-binding offer from Afghanistan’s Ghazanfar Bank to explore a possible sale of its Afghanistan operations, subject to approvals. January 8, 2026 No Comments