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Pakistan's federal Cabinet has approved a ban on the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) following violent protests and clashes during a march from Lahore to Islamabad. The government accuses the group of inciting violence and extremism, with authorities searching for its leader Saad Rizvi. The ban marks the second time TLP has been outlawed in recent years.
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Nepal’s recent protests, driven by Gen Z factions, have challenged the country's political establishment, demanding constitutional reforms, youth representation, and the restoration of the monarchy. The interim government faces internal dissent and rising polarization, risking further instability as old parties struggle to adapt.
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Exiled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina faces trial for crimes against humanity after her ousting in 2024. The interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, plans elections in February 2026 but has banned her party, the Awami League, citing security concerns. The political landscape remains highly unstable.
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Bangladesh is gearing up for parliamentary elections in February amid ongoing political reforms and protests. The government, led by interim leader Muhammad Yunus, faces criticism over human rights issues and the legitimacy of the July National Charter, which many opposition parties demand be made legally binding through a referendum.
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On November 17, 2025, Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death in absentia for crimes against humanity linked to a deadly crackdown on 2024 student protests. Hasina, exiled in India since August 2024, denies the charges and calls the trial politically motivated. The verdict precedes February 2026 elections where her Awami League party is banned amid rising unrest and security concerns.