The Cost of Power: How Pakistan’s military economy is undermining its future (IANS Analysis)

IANS | May 25, 2025 10:23 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Pakistan’s enduring economic difficulties are well recognised globally. In recent years, the nation has experienced alarming inflation, an ongoing crisis in foreign exchange reserves, and an overwhelming debt burden. These issues have led to widespread unemployment, increased poverty, and daily hardships for a population already caught in the crossfire of recurring terrorist violence and military operations ostensibly aimed at countering it.

Indian MPs offer prayers at Bahrain’s 200-year-old temple, gurdwara

IANS | May 25, 2025 8:17 PM

Manama, May 25 (IANS) Apart from conveying India’s unified and unwavering stand against terrorism in Bahrain, members of an all-party delegation visited different places of worship and shrines showcasing the country’s ethos rooted in pluralism, an official said on Sunday.