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Belt and Road will alter Asia's energy geography
The Belt and Road Initiative has major implications for the energy sector in Asia and beyond
AsiaSouth Asia will see rising polemic over judiciaries
Judiciaries across the region are clashing with executive and legislative branches of government
South AsiaPakistan’s Islamist parties may face pushback
The shooting of the interior minister could prompt stronger action against religious hardliners
PakistanPakistan and Russia are drawing closer together
The two historical adversaries are building stronger ties in the light of defence and energy needs
PakistanOptimistic Pakistani budget may face roadblocks
Fiscal discipline is being breached while opponents are questioning the government’s right to present a full-year budget
PakistanIndia's Afghan role will be less than Pakistan fears
Islamabad sees Delhi as a malignant force in Afghanistan, but India is focused more on trade than meddling
AfghanistanAfghanistan-Pakistan spat risks recent rapprochement
The latest outbreak of cross-border violence comes days after the Pakistani prime minister’s visit to Kabul
AfghanistanPakistan court ruling likely means Shehbaz candidature
Nawaz Sharif’s brother is set to be the ruling party’s prime ministerial candidate for the upcoming election
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