Aamir Junaid

This forever-in-power elite’s coffers have swelled perpetually at the cost of Pakistan sinking to unimaginable depths. It has been a grotesque contrast of elite grandeur and citizen squalor, grotesque wealth, and excruciating poverty.

In 2021, an increase in violence was seen in the Ukrainian land. The Russia-Ukraine conflict worsened when Moscow moved its military forces and weapons near the border it shared with Ukraine in October 2021, escalating the Ukrainians' fear and chances of invasion.

Pakistan’s balancing act with the great powers appears increasingly delicate and cumbersome. Nonetheless, it should remain committed to improving bilateral relations with the United States and Russian Federation, while sustaining an upward trajectory in its partnership with China.

The conflict in Ukraine risks further deterioration of U.S.-Russia relations and greater escalation if Russia expands its presence in Ukraine or into NATO countries. Russia’s actions have raised wider concerns about its intentions elsewhere in Eastern Europe.

The spark of the violence in Kazakhstan came at the starting of January when the government proceeded with another cut in fossil fuel subsidies, which more than doubled the price of liquified petroleum gas (LPG). It caused widespread anger, especially in the western region of the country,

The security issues around it always remain a focus of international attention. The SCS hosts numerous islands, rocks, and reefs as a semi-enclosed area. The sea is believed to have rich reserves of oil, natural gas and fishery stocks. It provides sea routes for maritime shipping and naval mobility

Central to this has been the campaign for the hearts and minds of the local population. In fact, it appears that even now, the Taliban in cities are actively trying to construct legitimacy for themselves but the international community seems to have other plans for the newly made government.

Since taking control of Kabul on 15 August 2021, the Taliban have imposed severe restrictions on women and girls. Many women have been told they cannot return to work or travel in public without being accompanied by a Mahram (a male guardian)