Pakistan poised to sink deeper into Chinese debt trap: Report

IANS | June 3, 2026 4:46 PM

New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) Pakistan is facing an acute energy crisis-cum-financial crunch that is getting worse and is likely to deteriorate further if the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor’s (CPEC) second phase is carried out as proposed, according to an article in Asia Times.

Pakistan: Christian youth critically injured in police firing

IANS | June 3, 2026 4:24 PM

Islamabad, June 3 (IANS) A 22-year-old Christian motorcycle ride-hailing driver was critically injured after allegedly being shot nine times by members of a police anti-crime patrol in Pakistan's Punjab province, renewing concerns over the police conduct and use of force, especially against minority communities.

Sacred relics, shared heritage and road map for India's Buddhist diplomacy

R K Raina | June 3, 2026 3:50 PM

New Delhi: The exposition of the sacred relics of the Buddha is far more than a religious ceremony or a cultural event. It is a civilisational act that reconnects humanity with one of the greatest spiritual traditions born on Indian soil. For millions of Buddhists across the world, relics are not archaeological objects preserved in museums. They are living embodiments of Lord Buddha’s presence, teachings and compassion. Their exposition inspires devotion, reflection and a renewed commitment to the values of peace, wisdom and ethical living.

Youth unemployment on the rise in Bangladesh: Report

IANS | June 3, 2026 2:40 PM

New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) Bangladesh’s graduate unemployment rate is reported to be three times higher, at 13.5 per cent in 2024, than the overall rate of unemployment. Youth unemployment (age 15-29 years) is about 10 per cent, more than double the overall unemployment rate at under five per cent, according to an article in Dhaka-based The Daily Star.