Welcome to Foreign Policy’s South Asia Brief. This week’s highlights include: the electoral upset by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, Indian farmers’ clashes with police on their way to New Delhi, and UNICEF’s warning of a humanitarian crisis in Nepal 100 days after a deadly earthquake. Sign up to receive South Asia Brief every Wednesday. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party was considered unlikely to succeed in the country’s vote last week but won nearly 100 parliamentary seats on Feb. 8, despite not securing a majority. However, PTI won’t wield power as its main rivals have reached a deal to form the next coalition government. Although PTI didn’t achieve its goal, the party’s defiance seems to have weakened the military’s political influence, offering hope for Pakistan’s democracy. The Indian farmers, mainly from the state of Punjab, have clashed with police as they protest the government’s refusal to set minimum prices for their products while marching toward New Delhi. India has faced criticism for accusing the protests of being tied to separatists. Qatar has released eight former Indian naval officers from custody, with India attributing their release to diplomatic efforts and commercial interests. UNICEF’s recent plea for aid for earthquake survivors in Nepal serves as a reminder of the humanitarian crises facing South Asia, including widespread flooding in Pakistan and a severe drought in Afghanistan. The Maldives’s president, Mohamed Muizzu, has faced criticism for his anti-India stance, with opposition lawmakers threatening to impeach him.