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Every few weeks, we collate highlights from recent Assynt Reports, to keep you informed and help you stay prepared, be proactive, and make the best decisions for your business.
February’s highlights
South Asia Update
India
Delhi protests over populist union budget will not receive widespread support and are unlikely to cause major disruption.
Pakistan
Disqualification of former Prime Minister from leading Pakistan Muslim League- Nawaz will not weaken influence over party for now.
Government may take further steps against Islamist organisations to ease US pressure but will seek to avoid crackdown causing protests.
Taliban calls for dialogue with US unlikely to lead to fresh talks in coming months, so fighting will remain intense.
Sri Lanka
Landslide win by pro-Rajapaksa Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) in local polls will further threaten Colombo’s reform agenda.
Bangladesh
Lifting of UK restrictions on exports reflects improved airport security and low risk of high-impact attack on aviation interests.