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Southasiasphere is our monthly roundup of news events and analysis of regional affairs. If you are a member, you will automatically receive links to the new episodes in your inbox. If you are not yet a member, you can still get it for free by signing up here: bit.ly/2QgmtwW In this episode, we look at how the Pandora Papers were reported by the region's media, and discuss the unfolding healthcare crisis in Afghanistan. In Around Southasia in 5 minutes, we look at Myanmar's shrinking civil society, Pakistan’s growing start-up scene, an evidence bill in the Maldives, and the killing of a leading Rohingya activist in Bangladesh. Plus, in our culture section Bookmarked, we discuss a Sri Lankan singer's cover tune that recently went viral, the award of the Nobel Peace Prize 2021 to two journalists, and our monthly recommendations for reading and watching.