EU's failure to release report on Pakistan's 2024 polls raises eyebrows

IANS | December 7, 2025 5:48 PM

New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) The European Commission's persistent refusal to release the Election Expert Mission (EEM) report on Pakistan's 2024 elections has raised many eyebrows as it gives the impression that is overlooking the EU's cherished values of democracy and transparency.

Why Pakistan's military cannot afford to eliminate Imran Khan: Punjab factor and fear of nationwide upheaval

IANS | December 7, 2025 5:34 PM

New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) As the political-military situation deteriorates in Pakistan and faces persistent security threats from Afghanistan, Balochistan and other non-state actors along with massive political instability, several reports and experts now claim that Pakistan cannot politically afford to eliminate former Prime Minister Imran Khan, despite persistent rumours about his safety in custody that have fuelled nationwide anxiety.

Propertional election process begins in Nepal

IANS | December 7, 2025 1:53 PM

Kathmandu, Dec 7 (IANS) Registration of political parties to contest the parliamentary elections scheduled for March 5 next year under the proportional representation (PR) system began in Nepal on Sunday.