PM Modi attends G7 working session, interacts with world leaders

IANS | June 17, 2026 2:59 PM

Evian (France), June 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday began his engagements at the Group of Seven (G7) Summit in France's Evian by attending a working session on 'Reviving balanced, inclusive and sustainable economic growth for the benefit of all'.

Rights group condemns 'faceless' trials of Baloch Yakjehti Committee leaders

IANS | June 17, 2026 1:59 PM

Quetta, June 17 (IANS) The Human Rights Council of Balochistan (HRCB) voiced concern over the systematic and unlawful treatment of detained Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leaders by the Pakistani authorities, saying conducting hearings in prisons or through "faceless courts" without the effective participation of defence lawyers, witnesses, family members, and public observers is incompatible with the fundamental right to fair trial.

Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa residents facing hardships due to prolonged internet suspension

IANS | June 17, 2026 12:35 PM

Islamabad, June 17 (IANS) Residents of several areas in Lower South Waziristan district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have been facing difficulties due to complete suspension of mobile internet services over the past two months. They urged the federal government, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and other relevant institutions to take immediate measures to restore mobile internet services in the impacted regions, local media reported on Wednesday.