Pakistan continues to witness rise in attacks against journalists, curbs on press freedom

IANS | October 31, 2025 2:55 PM

Islamabad, Oct 31 (IANS) Pakistan's capital Islamabad and the province of Punjab have been named as "the most dangerous places" for journalists in the country, as violations against the media increased by around 60 per cent in 2025 in comparison to last year in the lead up to the 'International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists' which is observed on November 2, the local media reported on Friday.

Bangladesh: NCP slams BNP, Jamaat for fueling uncertainty over Feb 2026 election

IANS | October 31, 2025 12:42 PM

Dhaka, Oct 31 (IANS) In a growing political crisis in Bangladesh ahead of next year’s election, the National Citizen Party (NCP) slammed both the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and radical Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami for engaging in “irrelevant debates” over the implementation of the July charter, alleging that it derailed the process and created uncertainty over the February 2026 polls, local media reported.

Al Qaeda issues lone wolf call in India, marking alarming tactical shift

Vicky Nanjappa | October 31, 2025 12:21 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) The security agencies are keeping a close watch following a call made by the Al-Qaeda in the Sub-Continent (AQIS) to launch lone wolf attacks in India. This signals a shift in the functioning of the AQIS, which has so far not managed to make the kind of progress it would have wanted to in India.