Ironically, the two parties, supposedly devoted to Parliamentary supremacy in a democratic Pakistan, have done more to strengthen the Army’s stranglehold on Pakistan’s politics than any other groups.
For the 13th FYP to succeed, Bhutan will have to leverage its membership in multilaterals like the BIMSTEC and ensure that the injection of capital does not contribute to heightened inflation and fiscal deficit, which will hinder economic restructuring.
The transfer of the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius, following the historic decision taken by the UK, represents a significant shift in the geopolitical landscape of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
The government is right in arguing that ‘Considering the social impact involved … taking a decision merely based upon the arguments of the PIL petitioners may not serve the ends of justice’.
