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Pakistan pursuing strategy of cautious ambiguity amid West Asia conflict: Report

IANS | March 11, 2026 4:57 PM

Islamabad, March 11 (IANS) Pakistan appears to be pursuing a strategy of cautious ambiguity amid ongoing conflict in West Asia. After having officially declared neutrality, reports of logistical facilitation and intelligence cooperation with the United States have sparked perceptions that Islamabad is quietly positioning itself within shifting regional dynamics, a report has highlighted.

Petrol, diesel prices shoot up by Rs 55 per litre in Pakistan amid Iran war

IANS | March 11, 2026 4:26 PM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Petrol and diesel prices in Pakistan have shot up by nearly Rs 55 per litre after the outbreak of the Iran war, which reflects the energy import trap that the country has been stuck in during recent years, according to a report in the Pakistani media.

People in Taiwan hold march to mark 1959 Tibetan uprising

IANS | March 11, 2026 2:49 PM

Taipei, March 11 (IANS) Around 300 people participated in an annual march in Taiwan's capital, Taipei, to mark the 1959 Tibetan uprising, with organisers warning that China's "expansion of authoritarian rule will not stop in just one place," local media reported.

Pakistan: Imran Khan's sisters hold sit-in after being stopped outside Adiala jail

IANS | March 11, 2026 2:46 PM

Islamabad, March 11 (IANS) Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's sisters held a sit-in after they were again stopped at a check post outside Adiala jail. Police also pushed back Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers who tried to move towards the prison, local media reported on Wednesday.

UAE: Indian among four people injured after drones fall near Dubai airport

IANS | March 11, 2026 2:36 PM

Abu Dhabi, March 11 (IANS) Two Ghanaian nationals, one Bangladeshi and one Indian were injured after two drones fell in the area surrounding Dubai International Airport on Wednesday.

Bangladesh stares at economic earthquake due to Iran war: Report

IANS | March 11, 2026 1:49 PM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) The US-Israel war on Iran has come as a big economic jolt for Bangladesh as the nation is heavily reliant on imported fuel and remittances from workers in the Middle East, according to a report in the Dhaka-based The Daily Star newspaper.

Rights groups urge Bangladesh govt to review cases of jailed journalists: Report

IANS | March 11, 2026 12:48 PM

Dhaka, March 11 (IANS) More than a year after Bangladesh’s July uprising, several journalists remain in jail as courts continue to reject their bail petitions in multiple cases, many of which rights groups claim are politically-motivated, according to a report by Dhaka Tribune.

Four years on, Dhaka's new 250-bed hospital still lies unused amid staff shortage: Report

IANS | March 11, 2026 11:00 AM

Dhaka, March 11 (IANS) The new building of Narsingdi's 250-bed District Hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh, has still not started functioning because of a severe shortage of manpower and essential equipment, according to local media reports. The construction of this new infrastructure was completed four years ago.

Animals in distress: Amid West Asia conflict people abandon pets as they flee Dubai

IANS | March 11, 2026 9:59 AM

Dubai, March 11 (IANS) As rising tensions and missile threats push residents to leave parts of the Middle East, animal rescue groups in Dubai say they are witnessing a troubling increase in abandoned pets, with many dogs, cats, fish and turtles being left behind as families scramble to evacuate the region.

US bill targets foreign legal harassment

IANS | March 11, 2026 9:19 AM

Washington, March 11 (IANS) Two senior US senators have introduced bipartisan legislation to prevent foreign governments and their proxies from using American courts to intimidate critics and dissidents through costly legal battles.

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Pakistan pursuing strategy of cautious ambiguity amid West Asia conflict: Report

Petrol, diesel prices shoot up by Rs 55 per litre in Pakistan amid Iran war

People in Taiwan hold march to mark 1959 Tibetan uprising

Pakistan: Imran Khan's sisters hold sit-in after being stopped outside Adiala jail

UAE: Indian among four people injured after drones fall near Dubai airport

Bangladesh stares at economic earthquake due to Iran war: Report

Rights groups urge Bangladesh govt to review cases of jailed journalists: Report

Four years on, Dhaka's new 250-bed hospital still lies unused amid staff shortage: Report

Animals in distress: Amid West Asia conflict people abandon pets as they flee Dubai

US bill targets foreign legal harassment

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