Washington, Feb 7 (IANS) Balochistan’s recurring violence is not merely a law-and-order issue, but a combination of history, geography, and a persistent deficit of trust between its people and the state, a report has stated.
Ottawa, Feb 7 (IANS) Pakistan’s removal from the grey list of Financial Action Task Force (FATF) – officially classified as “jurisdictions under increased monitoring” --- "was premature" — given the resurgence of domestic terrorist groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammad, whose continued operational capacity suggests non-compliance with recommendations of the global money laundering and terror financing watchdog.
Washington, Feb 7 (IANS) The interim India-United States trade agreement marks a significant easing of bilateral trade frictions and could help reset a relationship that had come under strain in recent months, Dhruva Jaishankar, executive director of Observer Research Foundation America, said in an interview, pointing to tariff relief, clearer trade roadmaps, and renewed political engagement.
Islamabad, Feb 7 (IANS) The persistence of child marriage in Pakistan, despite legislative progress, underscores deep entrenchment of social norms and structural inequalities that laws alone cannot dismantle, an editorial in the country's financial daily 'Business Recorder' observed.
Kuala Lumpur, Feb 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced that an Indian Consulate will also be opened soon in Malaysia, bringing the two nations even closer.
Sofia, Feb 7 (IANS) China's sudden dismissal of General Zhang Youxia, once the most powerful uniformed officer in the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and a trusted confidante of President Xi Jinping, has thrown China’s military establishment into turmoil, a report has revealed.
Dhaka, Feb 7 (IANS) Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar has raised serious concerns over Hamas' growing engagement in South Asia - especially with local Islamist groups in Bangladesh and Pakistan - as part of the terror organisation's broader strategy to expand its regional and global networks.
Kuala Lumpur, Feb 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed the "grand celebration of Indian culture" in Malaysia, especially the record-breaking dance performance during the 'Selamat Datang Modiji' event which was attended by over 12,000 members of the Indian diaspora, friends of India from across the country and also Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim.
Dhaka, Feb 7 (IANS) A transnational campaign led by two Bangladeshi online activists based in the United States and France sparked violent attacks on major media houses and cultural institutions in Bangladesh recently, exposing the dangers of online incitement across borders.
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Suffering from a profound identity crisis, Pakistan has thrown tax burden onto a population that receives the public services of a medieval fiefdom, according to a new report.
