Almost a fortnight has passed since gun-shots in the high meadow above Pahalgam echoed across South Asia – yet the clamour they provoked in cyberspace still reverberates louder than any rifle-crack. What should have been a straightforward inquiry became, almost instantly, a contest over narrative territory. Delhi’s line was fixed within minutes: “Pakistan-sponsored terrorists”. Indian […]
SCO, Pakistan and the age of regionalism
We live in an age where regionalism has eclipsed bilateral relations. Global groupings such as the ASEAN and BRICS showcase how nations are increasingly gravitating towards multilateral frameworks to address shared challenges like security, economy and environmental sustainability. As Pakistan gears up to host the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in a few days, the […]