'India's new FTAs mark a shift to growth-driving trade policy'

IANS | January 30, 2026 7:25 PM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) India’s recent free trade agreements (FTAs) reflect a strategic shift from defensive trade policy toward a targeted, growth-driven approach, which is focused on partners where trade complementarities are already strong, logistics are efficient, and economic interests are aligned, an Australian media article said.

Pakistan: Humanitarian crisis in KP's Tirah Valley sparks political blame game

IANS | January 30, 2026 6:19 PM

Islamabad, Jan 30 (IANS) Pakistan's federal government and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government trading blame on each other for Tirah Valley exposes the divergence on counter-terrorism policy, something that would benefit the anti-state elements and increase the sufferings of the residents who had to migrate from the native areas amid harsh winter season, a report has stated.

India, Japan discuss enhancing maritime cooperation and interoperability

IANS | January 30, 2026 6:18 PM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) The Indian Navy and the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) discussed enhancing maritime cooperation, interoperability, and promoting a collaborative approach towards a free and open Indo-Pacific at the 11th edition of Staff Talks held here, an Indian Navy spokesperson said on Friday.

Pakistan: 27th Constitutional Amendment's severe impact in Balochistan

IANS | January 30, 2026 5:30 PM

Berlin, Jan 30 (IANS) Analysts and rights advocates in Germany's Berlin have warned that the 27th Constitutional Amendment adopted in Pakistan will weaken judicial independence and increase executive authority, resulting in reduced protection for people already facing human rights abuses and political exclusion, local media reported.

India-EU free trade pact rattles Bangladesh

IANS | January 30, 2026 5:25 PM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) The EU–India free trade agreement has emerged as a major cause for concern in Dhaka as it delivers market access gains for India in the textiles, apparel, leather, and footwear sectors that have long underpinned Bangladesh’s export success in Europe, a Bangladeshi media report said.