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How Pakistan's new missile deal threatens peace in South Asia (IANS Analysis)

IANS | October 10, 2025 8:22 PM

Washington: In a move that could recalibrate the fragile balance of power in South Asia, the United States has added Pakistan to its list of buyers for the AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM). This modification to an existing US arms contract with Raytheon represents more than just a defence transaction — it signals a potential rearmament of Pakistan’s air power at a time when the region’s security situation remains precarious.

Kashmiris in PoK deserve same rights and protections world demands elsewhere: Report

IANS | October 10, 2025 8:18 PM

Islamabad, Oct 10 (IANS) The people of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) deserve the same rights and protections that the world calls for Ukrainians, Palestinians, or any other oppressed people, as their blood is no less valuable and their cries no less urgent—they remain unheard, a report said on Friday.

Pakistan slammed for 'deliberate delay' in legal proceedings against Baloch leaders

IANS | October 10, 2025 8:14 PM

Quetta, Oct 10 (IANS) Human rights body Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) on Friday strongly condemned the systematic and deliberate delay in the legal proceedings concerning the detained BYC central organiser, Mahrang Baloch, along with other central leaders over the past six months.

Bangladesh: NCP threatens to reject EC registration over Shapla electoral symbol row

IANS | October 10, 2025 8:10 PM

Dhaka, Oct 10 (IANS) In an escalating political standoff in Bangladesh ahead of next year’s election, the National Citizen's Party (NCP) has threatened to reject its registration if the Election Commission (EC) does not allocate the Shapla (water lily) as its electoral symbol, local media reported.

MEA proposes Overseas Mobility Bill for comprehensive emigration management

IANS | October 10, 2025 8:06 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday proposed to introduce the Overseas Mobility (Facilitation and Welfare) Bill, 2025, in the Parliament, aiming to ensure comprehensive emigration management, establish regulatory mechanisms for safe and orderly migration, and govern overseas employment of Indian nationals.

China exploits fragile environments and ignores voices of local communities: Report

IANS | October 10, 2025 7:41 PM

Beijing, Oct 10 (IANS) China, which plays the responsible stakeholder abroad, exploits fragile environments and ignores the voices of local communities at home, particularly in occupied territories like Tibet, a report has detailed.

Former Afghanistan President Karzai condemns Pakistan's airstrikes on Kabul, Paktita

IANS | October 10, 2025 7:32 PM

Kabul, Oct 10 (IANS) Former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai on Friday slammed Pakistan for conducting airstrikes on Kabul and Paktita, terming the action a "clear violation of international rules." He urged Pakistan to review its "misguided and harmful policies" and engage with Afghanistan on the basis of friendly and civilized ties.

Relations with Afghanistan moving on right path: Former diplomats

IANS | October 10, 2025 7:24 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Former Indian diplomats on Friday welcomed Afghanistan Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi's visit to India, highlighting the historic relations between both countries.

The Taliban direction of Bangladesh's Islamists (IANS Analysis)

IANS | October 10, 2025 6:45 PM

Dhaka: Amidst the developments in Bangladesh's political trajectory, the resurgence of Islamists has been the one catching everyone's attention. A country with about 90 per cent Muslim population, this surely is not supposed to be alarming. But Bangladesh is no Middle East or Central Asia — wherein religion profoundly shaped their political systems. Religion, albeit a strong influence, has more cultural and symbolic presence than a political one — whereby Bangladesh's political establishment is influenced by principles of nationalism, socialism, secularism and democracy. Here, cultural and ethnolinguistic identity have historically taken precedence over religious one.

Nepal paves way for land swap deal to facilitate extension of Kolkata Metro

IANS | October 10, 2025 5:51 PM

Kathmandu, Oct 10 (IANS) The government of Nepal has approved a land swap agreement between its Consulate General in Kolkata and the Indian Railway Development Corporation Limited to facilitate the construction of the Kolkata Metro's Purple Line project.

International

How Pakistan's new missile deal threatens peace in South Asia (IANS Analysis)

Kashmiris in PoK deserve same rights and protections world demands elsewhere: Report

Pakistan slammed for 'deliberate delay' in legal proceedings against Baloch leaders

Bangladesh: NCP threatens to reject EC registration over Shapla electoral symbol row

MEA proposes Overseas Mobility Bill for comprehensive emigration management

China exploits fragile environments and ignores voices of local communities: Report

Former Afghanistan President Karzai condemns Pakistan's airstrikes on Kabul, Paktita

Relations with Afghanistan moving on right path: Former diplomats

The Taliban direction of Bangladesh's Islamists (IANS Analysis)

Nepal paves way for land swap deal to facilitate extension of Kolkata Metro

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