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Pakistan: Backlash over minority rights, heritage protection prompts Punjab govt to halt demolition of Ewing Hall

IANS | June 18, 2026 9:23 PM

Islamabad, June 18 (IANS) Amid widespread criticism from Christian leaders, rights advocates, heritage conservationists and alumni, Pakistan’s Punjab province government has stepped back from plans to demolish a century-old university hostel at the centre of a dispute over ownership, heritage protection and minority rights, a report has highlighted.

India regarded 'more acceptable partner' for G7 than China: Report

IANS | June 18, 2026 9:10 PM

Hong Kong, June 18 (IANS) India's participation enhances the G7's relevance and legitimacy in an increasingly multipolar world order. This is particularly significant as the grouping’s influence today is largely “political and normative" rather than institutional, a report has stated.

Pakistan faces backlash from Kashmiri diaspora over violent crackdown in PoK

IANS | June 18, 2026 8:30 PM

Islamabad, June 18 (IANS) Pakistan is witnessing a steady unravelling of its geopolitical and domestic narratives, driven by the military regime’s “counterproductive obsession” with absolute power. By prioritising inflated defence spending over an economy on life support and deploying force against people in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), the authorities are actively manufacturing its own insecurity, a report has stated.

Russia and ASEAN adopt Kazan declaration, advance strategic partnership

IANS | June 18, 2026 7:39 PM

Kazan (Russia), June 18 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) delegations on Thursday adopted the Kazan Declaration at the Russia-ASEAN summit, advancing their strategic partnership.

'Work with India and deliver for all': PM Modi extends invitation to global businesses, innovators

IANS | June 18, 2026 7:30 PM

Paris, June 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday invited global businesses, innovators and startups to partner with India, highlighting that his country offers one of the world's largest talent pools, affordable data, low-cost green energy, and a supportive policy environment for innovation and growth.

From Balochistan to PoK, Pakistan's 'hard state' approach creating deeper alienation: Report

IANS | June 18, 2026 7:16 PM

Washington, June 18 (IANS) Pakistan’s hard-state doctrine may give its security establishment the "illusion of control", but even on its own terms, it is failing. A doctrine presented as discipline and security must ultimately be judged by its ability to ensure stability, a report has highlighted.

Bangladesh banks’ negative capital adequacy weakest in South Asia, could worsen further: Report

IANS | June 18, 2026 6:35 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Bangladesh’s banking sector slipped into a crisis at the end of 2025, with the capital adequacy ratio falling to minus 2.64 per cent, after a wave of previously concealed bad loans came to light, making them the weakest in South Asia to absorb financial shocks, a new report has said.

Khalistani extremists bringing disrepute to Sikh community abroad by hijacking Gurdwaras, holding 'referendums': Report

IANS | June 18, 2026 6:34 PM

Ottawa, June 18 (IANS) Khalistani extremism has tarnished the reputation of the overwhelmingly law-abiding Sikh diaspora, whose contributions through hard work, entrepreneurship and public service have enriched societies across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and beyond, even as the vast majority of Sikhs reject terrorism.

Growing engagement with Pakistan: US must ensure it is not shooting itself in the foot

IANS | June 18, 2026 6:17 PM

Islamabad/Beijing, June 18 (IANS) Pakistan's firm support for all of China's efforts to achieve reunification with Taiwan, including "by every possible means", is widely viewed as an alarming statement. While US President Donald Trump has repeatedly praised Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, with Munir's name frequently featuring in his remarks, Pakistan has simultaneously aligned itself completely with China and endorsed Beijing's aggressive actions, undermining US interests in the Indo-Pacific region, a report has highlighted.

Moscow facing massive drone attack from Ukraine: Russian media

IANS | June 18, 2026 5:57 PM

Moscow, June 18 (IANS) Russian air defence forces have shot down approximately 180 UAVs as Moscow continues to tackle a massive drone attack from Ukraine, the local media reported on Thursday.

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Pakistan: Backlash over minority rights, heritage protection prompts Punjab govt to halt demolition of Ewing Hall

India regarded 'more acceptable partner' for G7 than China: Report

Pakistan faces backlash from Kashmiri diaspora over violent crackdown in PoK

Russia and ASEAN adopt Kazan declaration, advance strategic partnership

'Work with India and deliver for all': PM Modi extends invitation to global businesses, innovators

From Balochistan to PoK, Pakistan's 'hard state' approach creating deeper alienation: Report

Bangladesh banks’ negative capital adequacy weakest in South Asia, could worsen further: Report

Khalistani extremists bringing disrepute to Sikh community abroad by hijacking Gurdwaras, holding 'referendums': Report

Growing engagement with Pakistan: US must ensure it is not shooting itself in the foot

Moscow facing massive drone attack from Ukraine: Russian media

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