Afroz Khan is pursuing his Ph.D. in Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. He is a Research Assistant in a Project at Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA), New Delhi.
The aim of the piece is to acquaint the reader with the thought process amongst commentators in Pakistani vernacular media regarding the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections in India (conducted in April-June 2024).
The manifestos are unlikely to sway public sentiments in favour of any of the parties contesting the elections. If one goes by their past performances, it appears that the political parties in Pakistan have not delivered on their commitments in the past. Despite holding power at both federal and provincial levels, they have failed to improve the living conditions of the common people. This explains the apathy of the people towards politics in general and elections in particular.
If the issue is left to itself and the refugee situation continues like this there is a risk that the ongoing crisis may turn into a big humanitarian catastrophe for the region and beyond.
As the Turkish republic marks its centenary this year, President ErdoÄŸan completed his two decades at the helm of affairs.
