New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) The next 24 hours would be crucial for the residents of Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK) with both the protesters and the establishment showing no signs of relenting and the State intensifying its disinformation campaign against the demonstrators.
Islamabad, June 24 (IANS) The decades-long insurgency in Pakistan's Balochistan province has been exacerbated by allegations of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings of civilians attributed to state agencies, a report has stated.
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) India on Wednesday offered its condolences on the passing of Timor-Leste's former President, Francisco Guterres ‘Lu-Olo', the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.
Quetta, June 24 (IANS) The Balochistan government temporarily suspended mobile phone and internet services in the provincial capital Quetta as part of security measures for the Muharram processions, local media reported on Wednesday.
Dhaka, June 24 (IANS) The suspension of the construction of the Lord Ram statue at the Sri Sri Radha Govinda and Kali Temple in Palashbari Upazila of the Gaibandha district in Bangladesh reflects concerns that extend beyond the local setting, according to a latest report.
Islamabad, June 24 (IANS) A government girls' primary school was destroyed in an overnight blast in Sara Ghowara area of Birmal tehsil of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Lower South Waziristan district, local media reported on Wednesday.
Islamabad, June 24 (IANS) Several members of Pakistan's Sindh Bar Council strongly condemned the life sentences handed down to Baloch activists, including Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leader Mahrang Baloch, stating that the verdict raises serious concerns if it stems from proceedings lacking independence, fairness, due process, and the fundamental principles of justice.
Seoul, June 24 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar held a meeting with his South Korean counterpart Cho Hyun in Seoul on Wednesday and reviewed cooperation across shipbuilding, trade, investments, defence, technology, clean energy, culture and P2P domains.
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) As India continues to crack down on narcotic syndicates, drug smugglers from across the border are increasingly focussing on the Punjab border. Worryingly, smugglers are now sending in narcotics using drones that can provide them real-time feed.
Islamabad, June 24 (IANS) Several Pakistani economists and civil society groups criticised the country’s 2026-27 “austerity” budget, stating that it systematically undermined low-income household welfare, labour protections, and gender equality.
