Pakistani terror groups pose grave threat to South Asia's security: Report

IANS | January 31, 2026 7:55 PM

Washington, Jan 31 (IANS) Western societies, media, and governments remain largely short-sighted on "jihad terrorism", failing to understand or effectively confront its depth, motivations, and evolving tactics in Pakistan and beyond, a report said on Saturday. Taking advantage of the situation, Pakistan has been backing terror groups on its territory that indulge in territorial expansionism, ethnic cleansing, and wider regional Islamisation.

Pakistan's Sikhs face systematic persecution, targetted abductions: Report

IANS | January 31, 2026 7:28 PM

Islamabad, Jan 31 (IANS) While Pakistan's constitution guarantees equality and protection for religious minorities, the reality reflects "repeated betrayal". For Pakistani minorities, true reform goes beyond rhetoric, requiring independent investigations, prompt enforcement of court orders, accountability for biased officials, and protection against exploitation of blasphemy laws or mob violence, a report said on Saturday.

India dispatches 10 more Bailey Bridges to Sri Lanka

IANS | January 31, 2026 4:17 PM

Colombo/Visakhapatnam, Jan 31 (IANS) India on Saturday dispatched to Colombo a consignment of 10 Bailey Bridges to assist restoration of critical connectivity in parts of the country severely affected by Cyclone Ditwah.

Baloch fighters launch massive attack on Pak forces across Balochistan

IANS | January 31, 2026 3:55 PM

Quetta, Jan 31 (IANS) As Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) announced the start of the second phase of 'Operation Herof' across Balochistan on Saturday, armed clashes, explosions and attacks targetting Pakistani military installations emerged from multiple districts of the province, local media reported.