Islamabad, Nov 16 (IANS) With a low Human Development Index (HDI) of 0.544 -- ranking 168th globally -- and a 15th-place ranking in the Climate Risk Index 2026, Pakistan continues to face socio-economic and environmental challenges that successive governments have struggled to address effectively, a report said on Sunday.
Washington, Nov 16 (IANS) Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi visited the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Daniel Inouye, during which he received a briefing about the destroyer's modifications, multi-mission versatility, and advanced maritime surveillance systems.
Islamabad, Nov 16 (IANS) Three more people, including two women, have died due to dengue in Pakistan's Sindh, increasing the fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in the province to 36 in 2025, local media reported on Sunday, quoting the health department of the province.
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) Bangladesh’s public finances are in a precarious position due to huge interest payments and repayment of loan instalments that the government has to make on the country’s massive debt burden, according to an article in a Dhaka-based newspaper.
Islamabad, Nov 16 (IANS) Pakistan has detained a record number of Afghan migrants in 2025, with the highest number of arrests reported in Balochistan and Punjab provinces, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) Anil Sooklal, the High Commissioner of South Africa to India, lauded the recent successful conclusion of the Bihar Assembly elections, calling the process a way to further strengthen democracy and said that the African nation also learns from it.
Mexico City, Nov 16 (IANS) Thousands of people took to the streets of Mexico City to protest rising crime, corruption and impunity in a demonstration organised by members of Gen Z, which ultimately drew substantial support from older backers of opposition parties.
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) The Indian Air Force (IAF) has deployed a frontline contingent to France for the 8th edition of the bilateral air Exercise Garuda 25, being conducted with the French Air and Space Force (FASF) at Mont-de-Marsan Air Base from November 16 to 27 .
Islamabad, Nov 15 (IANS) Pakistan continues to fuel discord between Hindus and Sikhs in India by using Khalistani elements through its intelligence agencies to further its agenda, a report highlighted on Saturday.
Quetta, Nov 15 (IANS) The Baloch National Movement (BNM) organised commemorative ceremonies worldwide and in several districts of Balochistan to mark Baloch Martyrs’ Day, where political leaders and human rights defenders highlighted Pakistan’s occupation of the region and the escalating human rights crisis.
