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Bangladesh: Jamaat’s promises on women empowerment mask enduring regressive attitude

IANS | February 11, 2026 9:05 PM

Male, Feb 11 (IANS) Bangladesh’s radical Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami’s recent statements and manifesto expose a striking contradiction, projecting an image of inclusivity and protection for women, while its longstanding regressive attitudes towards them remain unchanged. The promises of representation and safety by Jamaat are weakened by the exclusion of women from leadership roles, the absence of female candidates, and the continued rhetoric that confines women to the domestic sphere, a report said on Wednesday.

New Zealand strengthens strategic partnership with India through key defence appointment

IANS | February 11, 2026 9:04 PM

Wellington, Feb 11 (IANS) The recent appointment of New Zealand’s First Resident Defence Advisor to India underscores the growing bilateral partnership between the two nations.

Bangladesh: BNP and Jamaat trade religious slurs ahead of election

IANS | February 11, 2026 9:00 PM

Dhaka, Feb 11 (IANS) With Bangladesh heading for polls on Thursday, election rules strictly prohibit exploiting religious sentiments for gaining electoral advantage, yet the parties and candidates from across the political spectrum ran paid ads and unpaid social media content portraying the rival camps as “bad Muslims,” local media reported on Wednesday.

Pakistan has structurally inadequate whistleblower protection framework: Report

IANS | February 11, 2026 8:42 PM

Islamabad, Feb 11 (IANS) Pakistan presents an interesting scenario, where whistleblower protections are inadequate, weak and only symbolic, thus showcasing longstanding failures in political accountability, contractual implementation and regulatory independence, a report has stated.

Pakistan presents Balochistan as global investment opportunity, treats it as permanent security threat internally: Report

IANS | February 11, 2026 8:27 PM

Quetta, Feb 11 (IANS) The coordinated attacks conducted recently by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) have once again exposed the fragility of Pakistan's Balochistan province, a report has highlighted.

India's rise, China's structural slowdown reshaping balance of power in Asia: Report

IANS | February 11, 2026 7:54 PM

Kuala Lumpur/New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Act East Policy, introduced in 2014, provides a strategic framework that has repositioned India as a vital Indo-Pacific power with an enduring interest in Southeast Asia’s security and prosperity.

Afghanistan: One person killed, another injured in mine collapse in Nangarhar

IANS | February 11, 2026 7:43 PM

Kabul, Feb 11 (IANS) One person was killed and another injured in a mine collapse in Nangarhar province of Afghanistan, local media reported on Wednesday citing local police officials.

Resurgence of Islamic State in Pakistan raises security concerns for wider region: Report

IANS | February 11, 2026 7:38 PM

Islamabad, Feb 11 (IANS) The threat posed by the ISIS-K remains a cause of concern and its potential resurgence in Pakistan could destabilise the wider region, including India, as the terror group is currently attempting to reassert itself beyond its traditional sphere of operations.

Pakistan PM didn't attend single sitting of latest National Assembly session: Report

IANS | February 11, 2026 7:24 PM

Islamabad, Feb 11 (IANS) Elected lawmakers in Pakistan seem to be detached from their most basic responsibility of attending parliament when the country is grappling with economic recovery and political polarisation. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari did not attend a single sitting during the 23rd session of the National Assembly, a report has highlighted.

Balochistan conflict has roots stretching back to Pakistan's independence: Report

IANS | February 11, 2026 5:54 PM

Kabul, Feb 11 (IANS) The recent attacks in Balochistan highlight not only security challenges but also what critics describe as long standing political failures to address the province’s grievances as the roots of growing violence in the province go back to Pakistan's independence, a report has highlighted.

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Bangladesh: Jamaat’s promises on women empowerment mask enduring regressive attitude

New Zealand strengthens strategic partnership with India through key defence appointment

Bangladesh: BNP and Jamaat trade religious slurs ahead of election

Pakistan has structurally inadequate whistleblower protection framework: Report

Pakistan presents Balochistan as global investment opportunity, treats it as permanent security threat internally: Report

India's rise, China's structural slowdown reshaping balance of power in Asia: Report

Afghanistan: One person killed, another injured in mine collapse in Nangarhar

Resurgence of Islamic State in Pakistan raises security concerns for wider region: Report

Pakistan PM didn't attend single sitting of latest National Assembly session: Report

Balochistan conflict has roots stretching back to Pakistan's independence: Report

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