Pakistan: Child sexual abuse rampant in online and physical spaces

IANS | February 5, 2026 6:04 PM

Islamabad, Feb 5 (IANS) Child sexual abuse remains rampant in Pakistan, especially in online and physical spaces. Recently, the National Cyber Crimes Investigation Agency of Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) uncovered a major network involved in the sexual exploitation of children through blackmail, a report has revealed.

Balochistan attacks expose deep, unresolved political conflict with Pakistan: Report

IANS | February 5, 2026 5:29 PM

Quetta, Feb 5 (IANS) The recent attacks in Pakistan's Balochistan are not only acts of violence but expressions of a deep, unresolved political conflict that has simmered for decades between the province and the Pakistani state. Balochistan has remained Pakistan's most underdeveloped province in terms of human development despite having massive natural resources like natural gas, copper, gold, coal, fisheries, and a strategically important coastline, a report has highlighted.

Pakistan's 'Kashmir Solidarity Day' paradox: Advocacy abroad, suppression at home 

Shujaat Ali Quadri | February 5, 2026 4:39 PM

New Delhi: Every year on February 5, Pakistan marks 'Kashmir Solidarity Day' with rallies, speeches, diplomatic outreach, and coordinated media campaigns across capitals and international forums. Official statements invoke the language of human rights, self-determination, and moral responsibility. Yet behind this carefully curated global advocacy lies a striking paradox: while Pakistan positions itself as the principal defender of Kashmiris’ rights abroad, it systematically suppresses political freedoms, dissent, and basic civil liberties within the territories under its own control.

India-US trade deal in final stages of detailing: EAM Jaishankar

IANS | February 5, 2026 2:57 PM

Washington, Feb 5 (IANS) Citing the historic India-US trade deal, which he said is "in the final stages of detailing", External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Thursday said that a "strong momentum" is evident in the growing engagement between New Delhi and Washington.