U.S. Ambassador Eric Garcetti recently described India as the future "hub" for clean energy innovation at the South Asia Women in Energy Leadership Summit. With a 13.5% increase in capacity, India is demonstrating its commitment to a sustainable future in South Asia.
The military has initiated Court Martial proceedings against Faiz Hameed, ex-ISI chief, over allegations of treason, political meddling, and misuse of resources. He is accused of backing Imran Khan’s political ambitions, targeting opponents, and inciting unrest during the May 9 riots.
#military #ImranKhan #FaizHameed
In this episode of Unraveled with Marvi Sirmed, Muktadir Rashid, Special Correspondent at Bangla Outlook, speaks about the prominent groups targeting Hindus in Bangladesh, shedding light on the rise of extremist factions and their influence on the security and rights of religious minorities.
#Bangladesh #ReligiousIntolerance #AntiHindu #ViolenceAgainstHindus #protests
The rising militancy in Pakistan has become a pressing concern, with an alarming surge in terrorist attacks, particularly in the Kurram district. In this episode of Unraveled, host Marvi Sirmed engages in a thought-provoking conversation with political analyst Rashid Khan Orakzai to dissect this critical issue. The discussion explores the broader resurgence of terrorism and militancy in Pakistan, delving into the factors contributing to the deteriorating security situation.
#Pakistan #Militancy #sectarianism #KurramDistrict #Parachinar
The fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria marks a pivotal moment in the nation's turbulent history. In this episode of Unraveled, host Marvi Sirmed speaks with Kamran Bokhari, Senior Director at the New Lines Institute, to unpack the broader implications of this shift.
#middleEast #SyrianWar #SyriaConflict #BasharAlAssad
The recent elections in Sri Lanka have marked a significant turning point, with the National People’s Power (NPP) emerging victorious. In this episode of Unraveled, host Marvi Sirmed sits down with Sulochana Ramiah Mohan, Deputy Editor of Ceylon Today, to unpack the dynamics behind the election results and the rise of NPP. Together, they explore the factors that led to the NPP’s remarkable victory, examining the political landscape that fueled their success and the widespread support they garnered across the nation.
#srilanka #NPP #NPPGovernment #Elections2024
This episode of Unraveled dives into the violent unrest in Kurram District, with Parachinar at its heart. Host Marvi Sirmed is joined by journalist Iftikhar Firdaus to discuss systemic failures, weaponized sectarianism, and land disputes fueling the violence. With over 100 lives lost and families displaced, they examine how governance paralysis and external forces have deepened the crisis, while exploring solutions for lasting peace.
#Pakistan #KPK #KurramDistrict #Parachinar
Pakistan is introducing a sophisticated internet surveillance system to tighten its control over online activity. As reported by Al Jazeera, this technology, developed in collaboration with China and labeled a "national firewall" by officials, is designed to grant authorities extensive oversight of digital interactions.
#SouthAsia #climatechange2024 #ClimateAction #smog #AirQuality #collaboration
South Asia is at the forefront of the climate crisis, battling extreme weather, air pollution, and environmental degradation. In the latest episode of Unraveled with Marvi Sirmed, journalist and environmental advocate Pragyan Srivastava sheds light on the region’s shared challenges, the urgent need for a South Asian Clean Air Agreement, and how political mistrust between India and Pakistan stalls collaboration.
#SouthAsia #Pakistan #airquality #smog #ClimateAction #ClimateFinance
The recent violence in Pakistan's Kurram District has once again highlighted the escalating issue of sectarianism. In this episode of New Wave Global, host Rabia Mehmood sits down with Zia Ur Rahman, a Pakistani journalist, researcher, and author, to discuss the ongoing violence between Shia and Sunni tribes in Kurram. Rahman explains the history of sectarian violence in the region, its drivers and factors that have sustained these divisions over the decades.
#Pakistan #KurramAgency #KurramDistrict #sectarianism
In this episode of Unraveled with Marvi Sirmed, political analyst and commentator Abhijit Iyer-Mitra delivers an incisive breakdown of India’s recent state elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand. The conversation delves into the pivotal role played by women voters, whose empowerment through welfare schemes has significantly influenced electoral outcomes.
#Jharkhand #Mahrashtra #StateElection2024 #BJPGovernment
In this episode of New Wave Global, host Rabia Mehmood is joined by John Pang, Senior Fellow at the Belt and Road Initiative Caucus for Asia Pacific and Ziyad Faisal, Features Editor at The Friday Times. Together, they discuss the "double standards" of Western powers regarding human rights, particularly in the context of Israel's war on Palestine.
#Israel #palestine #westerncountries #humanrights #InternationalLaw
