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Pakistan: Activists hold protest over labour leader's disappearance in Karachi

IANS | January 12, 2026 7:56 PM

Islamabad, Jan 12 (IANS) Activists held a protest after a young trade unionist went missing in Korangi Industrial Area in Pakistan's Karachi, with trade union leaders alleging that he was taken away by the police at the request of an influential industrialist since he had been speaking against forced retrenchment at an industrial unit, local media reported.

Child injured after explosion in Balochistan's Turbat

IANS | January 12, 2026 7:42 PM

Quetta, Jan 12 (IANS) A child was critically injured after an explosion in a pile of garbage in Turbat city of Pakistan's Balochistan, and authorities have started an investigation into the incident, local media reported.

'Militarised commerce': Why big global firms are exiting Pakistan

IANS | January 12, 2026 7:16 PM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Pakistan is facing an exodus of global companies across sectors due to the unfriendly business climate exacerbated by military dominance in commerce, a media report said.

Taiwan accuses China of using companies to create fake news sites and spread misinformation

IANS | January 12, 2026 6:31 PM

Taipei, Jan 12 (IANS) Taiwan's top intelligence agency accused China of using Chinese IT and marketing firms to create fake news sites, manage accounts, and gather and spread misinformation, as part of its cognitive warfare against self-ruled island, local media reported.

PM Modi, German Chancellor Merz reaffirm commitment to free and open Indo-Pacific

IANS | January 12, 2026 6:18 PM

Gandhinagar, Jan 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific, and respect for international law, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

State-owned enterprises in Pakistan continue to bleed: Report

IANS | January 12, 2026 6:07 PM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Facing a severe economic crunch in the absence of political will, net losses of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in Pakistan surged by 300 per cent, while taxpayer-funded fiscal support surged to Rs 2.1 trillion (local currency), according to a new report.

Europe should draw lessons from India’s strategic autonomy: Report

IANS | January 12, 2026 6:07 PM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) India pursued strategic autonomy in 2025, which was aimed not at dominating the international system but at balancing it, drawing on historical experience and emphasising institutional continuity, economic resilience, and multidimensional diplomacy, observed a recent report in Europe.

B’desh: Students rule Chittagong University as teacher assault sparks outrage

IANS | January 12, 2026 6:00 PM

Chittagong, Jan 12 (IANS) A shocking incident at Chittagong University has ignited widespread condemnation after Assistant Professor Hasan Muhammad Roman Shuvo was violently assaulted by a group of students led by Abdullah Al Noman, office secretary of the Chittagong University Central Students’ Union.

China’s staged illusions rather than genuine tech breakthroughs create trust deficit: Report

IANS | January 12, 2026 5:44 PM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) China’s eagerness to project technological dominance often relies on staged illusions rather than genuine breakthroughs, a report has said, adding that while such spectacles may impress domestic audiences, the global community increasingly views them as hollow.

India’s Hajj assistance: A model of inclusiveness and efficiency

IANS | January 12, 2026 5:39 PM

London, Jan 12 (IANS) The annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, continues to test the faith of millions of Muslims and the administrative capacity of governments.

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Pakistan: Activists hold protest over labour leader's disappearance in Karachi

Child injured after explosion in Balochistan's Turbat

'Militarised commerce': Why big global firms are exiting Pakistan

Taiwan accuses China of using companies to create fake news sites and spread misinformation

PM Modi, German Chancellor Merz reaffirm commitment to free and open Indo-Pacific

State-owned enterprises in Pakistan continue to bleed: Report

Europe should draw lessons from India’s strategic autonomy: Report

B’desh: Students rule Chittagong University as teacher assault sparks outrage

China’s staged illusions rather than genuine tech breakthroughs create trust deficit: Report

India’s Hajj assistance: A model of inclusiveness and efficiency

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