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Pakistan anti-terrorism court's verdict against journalists sparks concerns over press freedom: Report

IANS | January 4, 2026 4:35 PM

Islamabad, Jan 4 (IANS) An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan has sentenced eight journalists and social media commentators to life imprisonment in absentia, convicting them of terrorism-linked offences related to online activity backing former Prime Minister Imran Khan, sparking concerns over press freedom and freedom of expression in the country, as per a media report.

FairPoint: 2026 begins with the sound of boots, not diplomacy

Deepika Bhan | January 4, 2026 4:23 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) As US troops swooped down on Venezuela in a stealth night operation, flashes of India's own Operation Sindoor inevitably surfaced in the public imagination.

Amid rapid population growth, Pakistan facing resource scarcity, poverty, climate vulnerabilities: Report

IANS | January 4, 2026 4:18 PM

Islamabad, Jan 4 (IANS) Rapid increase in population in Pakistan has been an alarming concern as the South Asian country continues to deal with resource scarcity, mounting climate vulnerabilities, gender inequality, poverty, and illiteracy, a report stated.

Left parties stage protest in Delhi against US action on Venezuela

IANS | January 4, 2026 4:09 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Several Left parties on Sunday staged a protest at New Delhi's Jantar Mantar, condemning the US attack on Venezuela and the "capture" of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife.

Pakistan’s investment crisis deepens as SIFC fails to revive investor confidence

IANS | January 4, 2026 3:39 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Pakistan’s investment climate is facing a deepening crisis, with fresh data and recent developments showing that the country is struggling to attract both local and foreign capital despite repeated policy initiatives.

US takeover of oil-rich Venezuela reflects race for hard power: Uday Kotak

IANS | January 4, 2026 3:06 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Kotak Mahindra Bank founder Uday Kotak said on Sunday that the US attack on Venezuela and the capture of the oil-rich country's President Nicholas Maduro reflects the "race for hard power" between nations in today’s world.

Protest erupt in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan over appointment of controversial personalities

IANS | January 4, 2026 2:30 PM

Islamabad, Jan 4 (IANS) The GB Youth Movement staged a protest in the Chinarbagh region of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) against the inclusion of controversial personalities in the so-called caretaker government, local media reported on Sunday.

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Pakistan anti-terrorism court's verdict against journalists sparks concerns over press freedom: Report

FairPoint: 2026 begins with the sound of boots, not diplomacy

Amid rapid population growth, Pakistan facing resource scarcity, poverty, climate vulnerabilities: Report

Left parties stage protest in Delhi against US action on Venezuela

Pakistan’s investment crisis deepens as SIFC fails to revive investor confidence

US takeover of oil-rich Venezuela reflects race for hard power: Uday Kotak

Protest erupt in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan over appointment of controversial personalities

India terms developments in Venezuela 'matter of concern', calls for addressing issues through dialogue

US says is aware of North Korea missile launches, reaffirms defence commitment to allies

Venezuela crisis may drive safe-haven demand for gold, silver

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