Islamabad, Nov 12 (IANS) Pakistan’s persistent disinformation campaign exposes a broader pattern of manipulating information flows to serve its geopolitical objectives, a report said on Wednesday.
Dhaka, Nov 12 (IANS) Since the political realignment in Bangladesh following the fall of the Awami League government led by Sheikh Hasina in August 2024, Western powers have recalibrated their interests in the country with Tarique Rahman, the Acting Chairman of Khaleda Zia-led Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), formerly seen as a "symbol of kleptocratic government and violent politics", now emerging as a "viable political partner and a possible future Prime Minister", a report said on Wednesday.
Islamabad, Nov 12 (IANS) Pakistan's proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment (PCA) demonstrates not only a structural change to Pakistan's defence system but also a constitutional change in civil-military ties. The amendment, which is being hurried through parliament, introduces changes to Pakistan's judicial and military structure, a report has stated.
Washington, Nov 12 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a bilateral meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Canada.
Kabul, Nov 12 (IANS) The fragile democracy of Pakistan seems to be entering a new phase as the balance between civilian authority and military dominance tilts further towards the latter, a report highlighted on Wednesday citing the proposed 27th Amendment that has sparked concerns among political political observers, legal experts, and international partners about the future of democratic governance in Pakistan.
Havana, Nov 12 (IANS) Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita met Cuba's Deputy Prime Ministers Oscar Perez-Oliva Fraga and Eduardo Martinez Diaz in Havana on Wednesday and discussed strengthening cooperation between the two nations in Digital Public Infrastructure, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, cultural exchanges, Early Warning Systems, and development partnerships.
New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Afghanistan has asked its business community to stop importing medicines from Pakistan within three months, alleging it is of inferior quality, and has emphasised that traders seek alternative routes for trade “instead of relying” on Islamabad, say reports.
New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) India and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Wednesday held discussions on enhancing collaboration between both sides to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and digital transformation.
Colombo, Nov 12 (IANS) Pakistan's 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill formally entrenches the military's dominance within the constitutional framework. The measure presented as a way to increase operational efficiency and inter-service coordination in Pakistan effectively institutionalises military dominance, further ending civilian control over national security and foreign policy, a report has stated.
Gaborone, Nov 12 (IANS) Botswana President, Advocate Duma Gideon Boko on Wednesday hailed India as the "mother of democracy", asserting that New Delhi has been a steadfast source of inspiration and support in the African nation's development journey.
