Kabul, March 11 (IANS) Pakistan has witnessed a sharp rise in Sunni radicalisation across the country under the leadership of Army Chief Asim Munir, resulting in escalating violence against religious minorities like Ahmadis and Shias without recourse to justice, a report has detailed.
Tokyo, March 11 (IANS) Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Wednesday announced that Japan will start releasing its oil reserves as early as next Monday to tackle a possible increase in prices of gasoline and other petroleum products amid the conflict in West Asia, local media reported.
Kathmandu, March 11 (IANS) A clear majority secured by the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) in Nepal’s recent parliamentary elections is likely to reduce near-term political uncertainty and improve policy predictability in the Himalayan nation, Fitch Ratings said on Wednesday.
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Offices and infrastructure of major US technology companies in Israel and some Gulf countries could come under Iranian attack as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies, according to reports.
Moscow/New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a telephonic conversation with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday, discussing West Asia conflict and also expanding bilateral ties.
Tehran, March 11 (IANS) Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, during his recent call with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, emphasised the "serious expectation" of the Iranian government and nation from the Secretary-General and the UN Security Council to adopt "stronger and more responsible positions" in explicitly condemning the "ongoing aggression and crimes committed" in the region, Iran's Foreign Ministry stated on Wednesday.
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar discussed the ongoing conflict in West Asia during a telephonic conversation with his French counterpart Jean-Noel Barrot on Wednesday.
Islamabad, March 11 (IANS) Pakistan National Assembly's Standing Committee on Interior recently rejected a bill that sought to ban dowry, terming it as "impractical". With an estimated 2,000 brides killed in Pakistan each year over dowry disputes, the rejection of this legislation is not only a parliamentary setback but also showcases the state's reluctance to systemic gendered coercion disguised as tradition, a report has stated.
Islamabad, March 11 (IANS) Pakistan appears to be pursuing a strategy of cautious ambiguity amid ongoing conflict in West Asia. After having officially declared neutrality, reports of logistical facilitation and intelligence cooperation with the United States have sparked perceptions that Islamabad is quietly positioning itself within shifting regional dynamics, a report has highlighted.
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Petrol and diesel prices in Pakistan have shot up by nearly Rs 55 per litre after the outbreak of the Iran war, which reflects the energy import trap that the country has been stuck in during recent years, according to a report in the Pakistani media.
