Pakistan witnesses alarming spike in violence in 2025: Report

IANS | October 8, 2025 9:24 PM

Islamabad, Oct 8 (IANS) Pakistan has witnessed an over 46 per cent surge in violence during the third quarter of 2025, with at least 901 fatalities and 599 injuries – including civilians, security personnel, and outlaws – resulting from 329 incidents of violence, including terror attacks and counter-terror operations, a report by Islamabad-based think tank Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS) has revealed.

19 US lawmakers urge Trump to ‘reset and repair’ ties with India (IANS Exclusive)

Nayan Seth | October 8, 2025 9:22 PM

Washington, Oct 8 (IANS) 19 US Lawmakers on Wednesday wrote a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to “reset and repair” India-US “critical partnership.” The letter was co-signed by several prominent Democratic leaders, including Deborah Ross, Ro Khanna, Brad Sherman, Sydney Kamlager-Dove, Raja Krishnamoorthi, and Pramila Jayapal. Notably, no Republican lawmakers signed it.