Pakistan slammed for unjustly arresting journalists, curbing press freedom

IANS | February 14, 2026 4:55 PM

Islamabad, Feb 14 (IANS) Raising serious doubts over the freedom of press in Pakistan, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate, the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), has condemned the use of legal harassment to prolong detention of digital journalist and YouTube host Sohrab Barkat and called for his immediate release.

People of Gilgit-Baltistan urged to unite and expel occupying Pakistani forces

IANS | February 14, 2026 3:34 PM

Washington, Feb 14 (IANS) The political situation in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB) is deteriorating as, in addition to China, Pakistan is now asking American and Central Asian companies to join the resource exploitation in the region that it illegally occupies, a report highlighted. It revealed that recently, Kazakhstan and Indonesia have expressed interest in investing in gold and copper mining in Gilgit Baltistan.

BNP thanks PM Modi for warm wishes on poll victory; seeks 'constructive' ties with India

IANS | February 14, 2026 1:47 PM

Dhaka, Feb 14 (IANS) The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Saturday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his wishes on the party's historic victory in the general elections, adding that it looks forward to engaging "constructively" with India to advance the "multifaceted relationship" and shared commitment to peace in the region.

India AI Summit key for Global South: Industry

IANS | February 14, 2026 12:38 PM

Washington, Feb 14 (IANS) Calling the upcoming India AI Impact Summit a “pretty key, an important event,” Dell Technologies senior executive Vivek Mohindra said the gathering marks a pivotal moment for India and the broader Global South as artificial intelligence reshapes economies and governance.