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Culture of blame game dominates politics in Pakistan: Report

IANS | January 6, 2026 6:43 PM

Islamabad, Jan 6 (IANS) The culture of blame game continues to dominate politics in Pakistan with leaders relying heavily on comparison and avoiding to talk clearly about their own performance and achievements. Political leaders in Pakistan are often more interested in discussing the failures of other parties, raising serious questions about political culture in Pakistan, a report has stated. Whenever a lawmaker appears on television or addresses a public gathering, the same pattern is followed.

PoJK refugees cite Venezuela case in appeal to PM Modi for PoK's liberation

IANS | January 6, 2026 6:30 PM

Jammu, Jan 6 (IANS) The organisation of displaced families from Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), on Tuesday, appealed to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi to liberate the region citing the recent US intervention in Venezuela.

Army Chief General Dwivedi visits UAE National Defence College, highlights evolving global security landscape

IANS | January 6, 2026 6:02 PM

Abu Dhabi, Jan 6 (IANS) India's Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi addressed officers of the UAE National Defence College (NDC) on Tuesday, highlighting the evolving global security landscape and the changing character of modern conflicts.

Security situation in Pakistan deteriorated sharply in 2025: Report

IANS | January 6, 2026 5:38 PM

Islamabad, Jan 6 (IANS) The security situation in Pakistan deteriorated sharply in 2025, marking the fifth consecutive year of increasing conflict and violence in the country. A total of 699 attacks were recorded in Pakistan in 2025, showcasing a rise of 34 per cent over 2024, according to the Pakistan Security Report 2025 by PIPS, local media reported.

Venezuela crisis poses no immediate risk to India’s oil bill: Report

IANS | January 6, 2026 5:32 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) The ongoing geopolitical tension between the United States and Venezuela does not pose any immediate risk to India, and the country’s oil import bill is unlikely to rise under present conditions, a report said on Tuesday.

Announcing tariffs for purchasing Russian oil unfortunate: Former US NSA backs closer relationship with India

IANS | January 6, 2026 5:17 PM

Washington/New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Former US National Security Advisor (NSA) John Bolton has termed Washington's decision to impose tariffs against India for purchasing Russian oil before holding negotiations with New Delhi as "unfortunate".

Pakistan, China’s foreign ministers’ meeting reflects new South Asia designs

IANS | January 6, 2026 4:55 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Beijing and Islamabad are actively deepening diplomatic, economic, and security ties with Afghanistan and Bangladesh in ways that can reduce India’s influence, chiefly through dialogues, offers to extend economic and military cooperation to the South Asian countries.

Global HIV fund cut may strain prevention, treatment programmes in Pakistan

IANS | January 6, 2026 4:38 PM

Islamabad/New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) The global HIV fund cut is significantly affecting HIV prevention and support services in Pakistan, and may also reverse years of progress, according to a media report.

Bangladesh's existence cannot be imagined without 1971 Liberation War: BNP's Tarique Rahman

IANS | January 6, 2026 4:16 PM

Dhaka, Jan 6 (IANS) Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has asserted that the country's existence remains rooted in the 1971 Liberation War against Pakistan, local media reported.

Pakistan’s economic crisis deepens as exports shrink

IANS | January 6, 2026 4:14 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) A sharp fall of 20.4 per cent in Pakistan’s exports in December -- the fifth consecutive month of declining overseas shipments of the country -- underscores that the slump stems from structural factors and can no longer be dismissed as a temporary setback, according to an article in the local media.

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Culture of blame game dominates politics in Pakistan: Report

PoJK refugees cite Venezuela case in appeal to PM Modi for PoK's liberation

Army Chief General Dwivedi visits UAE National Defence College, highlights evolving global security landscape

Security situation in Pakistan deteriorated sharply in 2025: Report

Venezuela crisis poses no immediate risk to India’s oil bill: Report

Announcing tariffs for purchasing Russian oil unfortunate: Former US NSA backs closer relationship with India

Pakistan, China’s foreign ministers’ meeting reflects new South Asia designs

Global HIV fund cut may strain prevention, treatment programmes in Pakistan

Bangladesh's existence cannot be imagined without 1971 Liberation War: BNP's Tarique Rahman

Pakistan’s economic crisis deepens as exports shrink

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