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History doesn't forgive oppressive rulers: Pakistan Oppn outcry over medical care for Imran Khan intensifies

IANS | February 16, 2026 12:42 PM

Quetta, Feb 16 (IANS) Majlis Wahdat-i-Mulimeen's (MWM) provincial leader Allama Ali Hasnain Husaini slammed the Pakistani government over its response to peaceful sit-ins led by top opposition leaders and stressed that authorities would face full responsibility if the protesters face any harm, local media reported on Monday.

No stop to post-poll violence in Bangladesh; several injured, house set ablaze

IANS | February 16, 2026 11:50 AM

Dhaka, Feb 16 (IANS) At least nine people were injured, and a house was set ablaze amid escalating incidents of post-election violence in five districts across Bangladesh, local media reported.

Pakistan: Former senator says Balochistan Mines Act designed to 'plunder resources'

IANS | February 16, 2026 11:33 AM

Quetta, Feb 16 (IANS) Pakistan's former senator Nawabzada Haji Lashkari Raisani has heavily criticised the Mines and Minerals Act, Balochistan, stressing that the legislation has been made to "plunder resources" of the future generations of the province.

Another Awami League leader dies in police custody in Bangladesh

IANS | February 16, 2026 11:09 AM

Dhaka, Feb 16 (IANS) As custodial deaths of Awami League members continue to rise in Bangladesh, another party leader died in custody at Gaibandha District Jail, local media reported.

Pakistani forces allegedly kill another student amid escalating violence in Balochistan

IANS | February 16, 2026 10:41 AM

Quetta, Feb 16 (IANS) Another Baloch student was extrajudicially killed by Pakistani forces in Balochistan, a leading human rights organisation said on Monday.

EAM Jaishankar, Canadian FM meet in Munich; reflect 'growing momentum in bilateral ties'

IANS | February 16, 2026 10:30 AM

New Delhi/Ottawa, Feb 16 (IANS) Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand met India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference in Germany, marking their fifth meeting since September 2025 and underscoring the steady progress in bilateral ties.

PM Modi, French Prez Macron to meet tomorrow in Mumbai, review strategic partnership

IANS | February 16, 2026 9:41 AM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron are set to meet in Mumbai on Tuesday to assess the progress achieved under the India-France strategic partnership and exchange views on key regional and global developments.

From Bhutan PM to LS Speaker Om Birla: Bangladesh seeks to make swearing-in a grand event

IANS | February 16, 2026 9:23 AM

Dhaka, Feb 16 (IANS) Around 1,200 dignitaries from Bangladesh and abroad are expected to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected government, scheduled to take place on Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. at the South Plaza of the National Parliament Building in Dhaka.

US airlifts mini nuclear reactor

IANS | February 16, 2026 9:23 AM

Washington, Feb 16 (IANS) The US military airlifted a miniature nuclear reactor for the first time, marking a significant step in President Donald Trump’s push to expand nuclear power and bolster military base energy security.

US Congressional panel splits on disability wage rule

IANS | February 16, 2026 8:11 AM

Washington, Feb 16 (IANS) A House hearing in Wisconsin has reignited the US debate over disability employment and wages, with lawmakers weighing whether Section 14(c)—which ties pay to productivity for some workers with significant disabilities—protects “dignity” and “purpose” through work or should be ended in favor of competitive, integrated jobs.

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History doesn't forgive oppressive rulers: Pakistan Oppn outcry over medical care for Imran Khan intensifies

No stop to post-poll violence in Bangladesh; several injured, house set ablaze

Pakistan: Former senator says Balochistan Mines Act designed to 'plunder resources'

Another Awami League leader dies in police custody in Bangladesh

Pakistani forces allegedly kill another student amid escalating violence in Balochistan

EAM Jaishankar, Canadian FM meet in Munich; reflect 'growing momentum in bilateral ties'

PM Modi, French Prez Macron to meet tomorrow in Mumbai, review strategic partnership

From Bhutan PM to LS Speaker Om Birla: Bangladesh seeks to make swearing-in a grand event

US airlifts mini nuclear reactor

US Congressional panel splits on disability wage rule

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