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Balochistan crackdown widens as women become targets of Pakistani authorities' repression

IANS | September 11, 2026 8:57 PM

Islamabad, Sep 11 (IANS) The disturbing pattern of enforced disappearances carried out by Pakistani forces in Balochistan has historically been marked by the targeting of men, with women bearing the resulting social, economic and psychological costs. Since 2025, this trend appears to have evolved, with women increasingly becoming direct targets of state action, indicating a broader dimension of repression by Pakistani authorities across the province, a report has stated.

Chinese, Pakistani, and Vietnamese nationals detained in Bangladesh over online scams and gambling

IANS | September 11, 2026 8:56 PM

Dhaka, Sep 11 (IANS) At least 70 people, including Chinese, Pakistani and Vietnamese nationals, were detained by Bangladesh police during a raid on a building in the Khulshi area of Chattogram district over allegations of their involvement in online scams and gambling, local media reported.

Pakistan passing through difficult situation: Report

IANS | September 11, 2026 8:51 PM

Islamabad, Sep 11 (IANS) Pakistan has been going through a difficult situation as Punjab, which is the most populous province of the country, is not ready to give up its dominating power position. Punjab has remained the centre of power in Pakistan due to its colossal representation in the judiciary, bureaucracy, military and security agencies, a report has detailed.

PM Modi meets Iranian President Pezeshkian, underscores need for lasting peace and stability in West Asia

IANS | September 11, 2026 8:49 PM

New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, underscoring the need for continued efforts to ensure lasting peace and stability in West Asia.

Pakistan's Federal Constitutional Court upholds ban on Ahmadiyya community publication

IANS | September 11, 2026 8:24 PM

Islamabad, Sep 11 (IANS) Pakistan's Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has endorsed the Punjab government's ban on a 23-volume publication of the minority Ahmadiyya community. The division bench dismissed petitions filed by the Ahmadiyya community against the provincial government's ban, a report has claimed.

Experts bat for advancing regional electricity cooperation amongst BIMSTEC members

IANS | September 11, 2026 8:10 PM

New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) A high-level policy roundtable on Friday highlighted the need for appropriate cross-border infrastructure, policy and regulatory alignment, and political consensus to advance regional electricity cooperation amongst members of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) grouping.

Iran's Pezeshkian thanks India, PM Modi for making 'valuable efforts' in strengthening BRICS

IANS | September 11, 2026 7:31 PM

Tehran/New Delhi Sep 11 (IANS) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Friday thanked India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for hosting the BRICS Summit in New Delhi and making "valuable efforts" to strengthen cooperation amongst the members of the grouping.

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince arrives in New Delhi to attend to attend 18th BRICS Summit

IANS | September 11, 2026 7:03 PM

New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, arrived in New Delhi on Friday to attend the 18th BRICS Summit. He was warmly received by the Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, at the airport.

BRICS 2026: India Presidency opens new avenues for trade, investment and Global South Cooperation

IANS | September 11, 2026 6:56 PM

New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) India’s BRICS presidency is creating fresh momentum for trade, investment and economic cooperation among member and partner countries, with business and institutional representatives from Russia, Egypt and other BRICS Plus nations expressing confidence in the opportunities emerging from the platform, industry leaders said on Friday.

Putin takes aim at G7, says BRICS countries account for more than half of global growth

IANS | September 11, 2026 6:41 PM

New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that BRICS countries account for more than 40 per cent of global GDP, compared with 29 per cent for the G7, as the world undergoes deep structural and profound shifts.

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Balochistan crackdown widens as women become targets of Pakistani authorities' repression

Chinese, Pakistani, and Vietnamese nationals detained in Bangladesh over online scams and gambling

Pakistan passing through difficult situation: Report

PM Modi meets Iranian President Pezeshkian, underscores need for lasting peace and stability in West Asia

Pakistan's Federal Constitutional Court upholds ban on Ahmadiyya community publication

Experts bat for advancing regional electricity cooperation amongst BIMSTEC members

Iran's Pezeshkian thanks India, PM Modi for making 'valuable efforts' in strengthening BRICS

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince arrives in New Delhi to attend to attend 18th BRICS Summit

BRICS 2026: India Presidency opens new avenues for trade, investment and Global South Cooperation

Putin takes aim at G7, says BRICS countries account for more than half of global growth

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