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China-Pakistan's 'iron brotherhood' may now be re-forged in fires of pragmatism: Report

IANS | November 2, 2025 8:00 PM

Islamabad, Nov 2 (IANS) The bond between China and Pakistan has been described in the warm and familial terms of an 'iron brotherhood'. However, the changing global politics demand ties based on the solid ground of mutual delivery and strategic clarity and not through poetic words. The Pakistan-China bond described as 'iron brotherhood' may now be re-forged in the fires of pragmatism, a report has stated.

China-linked hackers target European diplomatic missions using new Windows flaw

IANS | November 2, 2025 7:16 PM

New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) A China-linked hacking group named UNC6384 has been blamed for a new cyberattack campaign targeting European diplomatic and government organisations, according to a report by cybersecurity firm Arctic Wolf.

Four years on, father in PoJK accuses police of shielding son’s killers

IANS | November 2, 2025 6:33 PM

New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) Nearly four years after his 22-year-old son was murdered, a grieving father in Pakistan-Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (PoJK) continues his fight for justice, alleging that law-enforcement officials have deliberately sabotaged the case to protect influential suspects.

Ahead of G20 Summit, PM Modi's call for 'development without dependency' in Africa takes centre-stage

IANS | November 2, 2025 6:30 PM

Johannesburg, Nov 2 (IANS) With South Africa preparing to host the G20 Leaders' Summit in November and international engagement increasing across Africa, the issue of "development without dependency" has once again taken centre-stage in discussions about the continent's future.

Bangladesh’s watchdog institutions tempted into mimicry: Report

IANS | November 2, 2025 6:25 PM

Dhaka, Nov 2 (IANS) As Bangladesh approaches the February 2026 elections, the nation’s institutions, born to resist excess, appear to have been tempted into mimicry, said a media report on Sunday.

China’s Belt and Road Initiative runs into headwinds

IANS | November 2, 2025 6:09 PM

New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) which has grown into a multi-trillion-dollar geopolitical campaign to spread the footprint of the Asian giant has started to run into headwinds due to Beijing’s internal economic struggles and shifting global dynamics, according to a report in Australia’s Daily Mirror.

Blind Pakistani Christian charged with blasphemy after harassment by co-workers

IANS | November 2, 2025 5:58 PM

New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) A 49-year-old blind Christian man in Lahore has been arrested and charged under Pakistan’s most severe blasphemy statute, after a Muslim coworker accused him of insulting the Prophet Muhammad, an allegation his family says is fabricated and rooted in harassment and extortion.

2025 ‘bleak year’ for Pakistani media; 137 incidents of targeting journalist reported

IANS | November 2, 2025 5:32 PM

Islamabad, Nov 2 (IANS) The Pakistan Press Freedom (PPF) has documented at least 137 incidents targeting journalists and media workers from January to October in 2025 and warned of a "bleak" year for media safety and free expression in Pakistan, local media reported.

Pakistan-Afghanistan talks in Istanbul expose deep mistrust, confusion

IANS | November 2, 2025 5:11 PM

New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) Peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Istanbul, intended to cool tensions along the Durand Line, instead revealed a striking diplomatic breakdown.

Pakistan: One person injured in Balochistan grenade attack

IANS | November 2, 2025 4:42 PM

Quetta, Nov 2 (IANS) One person was injured after an unarmed men targeted the National Highway Police (NHP) office with a hand grenade in the main bazaar area of Dera Murad Jamali in Pakistan's Balochistan, according to police, local media reported on Sunday.

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China-Pakistan's 'iron brotherhood' may now be re-forged in fires of pragmatism: Report

China-linked hackers target European diplomatic missions using new Windows flaw

Four years on, father in PoJK accuses police of shielding son’s killers

Ahead of G20 Summit, PM Modi's call for 'development without dependency' in Africa takes centre-stage

Bangladesh’s watchdog institutions tempted into mimicry: Report

China’s Belt and Road Initiative runs into headwinds

Blind Pakistani Christian charged with blasphemy after harassment by co-workers

2025 ‘bleak year’ for Pakistani media; 137 incidents of targeting journalist reported

Pakistan-Afghanistan talks in Istanbul expose deep mistrust, confusion

Pakistan: One person injured in Balochistan grenade attack

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