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Pakistan: PTI voices concern over deteriorating health of Imran Khan's sister

IANS | October 29, 2026 3:23 PM

Islamabad, Oct 29 (IANS) Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday voiced concern over the deteriorating health condition of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's sister, Noreen Niazi in prison and the decision by authorities to transfer her to Punjab Institute of Cardiology while alleging that the family members were not given any update about her health.

Growing financial strain leads to salary cuts, debt burden in China's healthcare system

IANS | October 29, 2026 3:11 PM

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) China's healthcare system is facing mounting financial pressures, evident by rising hospital debt burdens, delayed wage payments, salary reductions and growing public dissatisfaction, a report has said.

Rising poverty level contradicts Pakistan govt’s claim of economic recovery: Report

IANS | October 29, 2026 2:51 PM

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) While the Pakistan government has been claiming that the country’s economy is recovering, households continue to struggle with food, electricity, transport, and housing costs, according to an article in the Karachi-based Business Recorder.

Governor's rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa marks escalation in Pak's struggle between civilian authority, military: Report

IANS | October 29, 2026 2:25 PM

Islamabad, Oct 29 (IANS) The federal government's decision to impose governor's rule and emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has sparked concerns about human rights, civilian authority, and democracy in Pakistan. Aqil Shah, a political scientist at Georgetown University, stated that the emergency and governor's rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa marks a significant escalation in Pakistan’s struggle between civilian authority and the military, a report has detailed.

India, Thailand discuss strengthening ties in trade, commerce and investment

IANS | October 29, 2026 1:44 PM

Bangkok, Oct 29 (IANS) India and Thailand on Thursday held discussions on further strengthening ties in various sectors, including trade, commerce and investment.

18,000 Iranian cargo containers stuck at Pakistani ports over huge fees: Report

IANS | October 29, 2026 1:37 PM

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Thousands of containers belonging to Iranian cargo owners remain stranded at Pakistani ports as transport sector representatives report that cumulative storage fees, container demurrage, and overland transport costs for certain shipments have surpassed $25,000, making their clearance economically unviable, according to a report published in Iranwire news portal.

Pakistan’s economic recovery narrative based on fudged figures: Report

IANS | October 29, 2026 1:32 PM

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) The latest figures released by Pakistan’s National Accounts Committee contradict the government’s earlier narrative that the country’s economy has stabilised, according to a new report.

Pakistan: Five killed, 27 injured after bus plunges into drain in Punjab province

IANS | October 29, 2026 1:21 PM

Islamabad, Oct 29 (IANS) At least five people were killed and 27 others injured after a passenger bus veered into a drain in Hafizabad district of Pakistan's Punjab province on Thursday, local media reported, citing Rescue 1122.

INS Sahyadri sails out for sea phase of India-South Korea naval exercise in Busan

IANS | October 29, 2026 12:37 PM

Busan, Oct 29 (IANS) In a step towards strengthening maritime cooperation, Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sahyadri sailed out for the sea phase of the India-Republic of Korea Navy (IN-RoKN) bilateral exercise on Thursday, following a series of training engagements with the South Korean Navy's guided missile destroyer ROKS Munmu The Great in Busan.

Hindu man stabbed to death in Bangladesh; homes of 3 Hindu families vandalised

IANS | October 29, 2026 12:24 PM

Dhaka, Oct 29 (IANS) Amid escalating attacks on minorities across Bangladesh, a Hindu man was allegedly stabbed to death, while three homes belonging to Hindu families were vandalised and looted in a separate incident, local media reported.

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Pakistan: PTI voices concern over deteriorating health of Imran Khan's sister

Growing financial strain leads to salary cuts, debt burden in China's healthcare system

Rising poverty level contradicts Pakistan govt’s claim of economic recovery: Report

Governor's rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa marks escalation in Pak's struggle between civilian authority, military: Report

India, Thailand discuss strengthening ties in trade, commerce and investment

18,000 Iranian cargo containers stuck at Pakistani ports over huge fees: Report

Pakistan’s economic recovery narrative based on fudged figures: Report

Pakistan: Five killed, 27 injured after bus plunges into drain in Punjab province

INS Sahyadri sails out for sea phase of India-South Korea naval exercise in Busan

Hindu man stabbed to death in Bangladesh; homes of 3 Hindu families vandalised

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