Two children killed, three injured in Balochistan blast

IANS | October 6, 2026 9:54 PM

Quetta, Oct 6 (IANS) At least two children were killed and three others injured in an explosion in Gowargo tehsil of Balochistan’s Panjgur district, with locals alleging that explosives fitted to a quadcopter operated by Pakistani forces caused the blast, local media reported on Tuesday.

Capt Smit Machchhar making steady recovery, continues to regain health

IANS | October 6, 2026 9:49 PM

Abu Dhabi, Oct 6 (IANS) Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, who fought against the attacking co-pilot in a Flydubai aircraft and helped save 174 people onboard, is continuing to make steady progress and is regaining his health, the Indian Embassy in the UAE said on Tuesday.

Pakistan continues to create instability in neighbourhood through proxy groups

IANS | October 6, 2026 9:44 PM

Islamabad, Oct 6 (IANS) Pakistan continues to use policy of creating instability in the neighbourhood through proxy groups as it is cheap, easy to deny, beneficial for its military and allows the Pakistan army to keep its budget and political power intact while the citizens of the country bear the ultimate costs, a report has detailed.

US House resolution honours brave Indian pilot Capt Machchhar

IANS | October 6, 2026 9:44 PM

Washington, Oct 6 (IANS) Three US lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan House resolution honouring Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for fighting off an attack in the cockpit of a Flydubai flight and helping save about 174 people aboard.

Black flags in PoK put Islamabad’s unfulfilled promise under spotlight

IANS | October 6, 2026 9:42 PM

Brussels, Oct 6 (IANS) A year after Islamabad signed a deal with the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) to quell prolonged protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), black flags raised by the group on October 4 have exposed fresh cracks in the agreement and put Pakistan’s promises under renewed scrutiny, a report has stated.