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UN Human Rights, legal organisations slam sentencing of lawyers in Pakistan under PECA

IANS | January 30, 2026 11:29 AM

Geneva, Jan 30 (IANS) The United Nations Human Rights Office, along with several other human rights and legal organisations, strongly condemned the conviction and sentencing of Pakistani human rights lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chatta, citing concerns over the misuse of laws under Pakistan’s Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) to suppress dissent across the country.

BNM Chairperson write to global community over ‘unlawful’ arrest of human rights lawyers in Pakistan

IANS | January 30, 2026 10:25 AM

Quetta, Jan 30 (IANS) Baloch National Movement (BNM) Chairman Naseem Baloch has written an open letter to the global community over the recent “unlawful” arrest of Pakistani human rights lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chatta, describing it as an attack on truth, the legal profession, and all those who dare to speak against state crimes in Pakistan.

US panel to hold hearing on India, China power balance

IANS | January 30, 2026 10:17 AM

Washington, Jan 30 (IANS) A US congressional advisory panel will hold a public hearing next month to examine India’s ties with China and the United States and how those relationships shape the balance of power in the Indo-Pacific, according to a Federal Register notice.

US revives drug origin debate, cites Indian exports

IANS | January 30, 2026 8:30 AM

Washington, Jan 30 (IANS) US lawmakers renewed a push to require country-of-origin labeling on prescription drugs, citing temporary restrictions on pharmaceutical exports during the Covid-19 pandemic by India as evidence that America’s drug supply remains vulnerable to foreign disruptions.

Trump threatens aircraft tariffs on Canada

IANS | January 30, 2026 7:28 AM

Washington, Jan 30 (IANS) US President Donald Trump threatened sweeping trade penalties against Canada, accusing Ottawa of blocking US-made aircraft and warning of steep tariffs if the dispute is not resolved immediately.

Trump moves to reopen Venezuela airspace

IANS | January 30, 2026 7:22 AM

Washington, Jan 30 (IANS) President Donald Trump said the United States will reopen commercial airspace over Venezuela and described a new phase of engagement that includes US oil companies scouting opportunities in the country.

NSA nominee urges speed, integration in US cyber defence

IANS | January 30, 2026 7:20 AM

Washington, Jan 30 (IANS) Facing what he described as immediate threats to US infrastructure and democracy, NSA nominee Joshua Rudd has told senators that speed, integration, and innovation must guide American cyber defence.

Trump, Hegseth cite raids, deployments in push for deterrence

IANS | January 30, 2026 7:11 AM

Washington, Jan 30 (IANS) President Donald Trump and his Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said the administration is reasserting US military deterrence, citing strikes, deployments and aggressive action against drug traffickers and pirates.

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