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UN Special Rapporteur calls for calm amid rising Afghanistan-Pakistan tensions

IANS | February 27, 2026 4:53 PM

Kabul, Feb 27 (IANS) Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, on Friday called for calm and respect for human rights and humanitarian law, especially the protection of people, amid escalating tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan which has claimed several lives, including of Afghan civilians.

Pakistan: Minority rights group flags brutal attack on Christian worker

IANS | February 27, 2026 4:20 PM

Islamabad, Feb 27 (IANS) A leading minority rights group on Friday highlighted another brutal attack on a Christian minority worker in Pakistan’s Punjab province, stating that religious communities frequently face violence and systematic exploitation across the country.

Afghanistan carries retaliatory attacks, claims Pakistan suffering heavy losses

IANS | February 27, 2026 3:32 PM

Kabul, Feb 27 (IANS) Afghan Air Force conducted airstrikes against Pakistani military targets in Islamabad, Nowshera, Jamrud and Abbottabad, Taliban Deputy Spokesman Hamdullah Fitrat announced on Friday.

Report reveals 26.2 million children remain out of school in Pakistan

IANS | February 27, 2026 3:20 PM

Islamabad, Feb 27 (IANS) A new government report has revealed that 26.2 million children in Pakistan still remain out of school, local media reported on Friday.

Japanese Defence Minister fires back at China's criticism of Japan's defence capabilities

IANS | February 27, 2026 3:12 PM

Tokyo, Feb 27 (IANS) Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has hit back at China's criticism of Tokyo trying to reinforce its defence capabilities, local media reported on Friday.

Baloch leader slams Pakistan over recent Afghan strikes, reaffirms support for Kabul

IANS | February 27, 2026 2:03 PM

London, Feb 27 (IANS) Baloch pro-independence leader Hyrbyair Marri on Friday condemned Pakistan’s recent attacks on Afghanistan, criticising Islamabad for questioning Afghanistan’s retaliatory actions.

India, Bhutan deepen ties on trans-boundary rivers, hydropower projects

IANS | February 27, 2026 1:23 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) India and Bhutan have decided to further strengthen bilateral cooperation on trans-boundary rivers and hydropower projects at a high-level official meeting in Thimphu, according to an official statement issued on Friday.

Guide young minds, control social media: Experts on states mulling ban on online presence of children

Jayanta Bhattacharya | February 27, 2026 1:17 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) There is a debate blowing around reports that some states in India are mulling a ban on social media for children under 16 years of age, considering the effects it has on young minds.

Rights group condemns Bangladesh police order to re-arrest Awami League leaders despite bail

IANS | February 27, 2026 1:05 PM

Paris, Feb 27 (IANS) A leading international human rights organisation strongly condemned the “special directive” issued by Bangladesh’s Rajshahi Range Police Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Mohammad Shahjahan, instructing law enforcement authorities to re-arrest leaders and activists of the Awami League even after they secure bail from courts.

UN chief voices concern over Afghanistan-Pakistan clashes, urges resolution through dialogue

IANS | February 27, 2026 12:56 PM

Kabul, Feb 27 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that escalating clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan risk regional instability and urged two nations to hold dialogue and protect civilians, local media reported on Friday.

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UN Special Rapporteur calls for calm amid rising Afghanistan-Pakistan tensions

Pakistan: Minority rights group flags brutal attack on Christian worker

Afghanistan carries retaliatory attacks, claims Pakistan suffering heavy losses

Report reveals 26.2 million children remain out of school in Pakistan

Japanese Defence Minister fires back at China's criticism of Japan's defence capabilities

Baloch leader slams Pakistan over recent Afghan strikes, reaffirms support for Kabul

India, Bhutan deepen ties on trans-boundary rivers, hydropower projects

Guide young minds, control social media: Experts on states mulling ban on online presence of children

Rights group condemns Bangladesh police order to re-arrest Awami League leaders despite bail

UN chief voices concern over Afghanistan-Pakistan clashes, urges resolution through dialogue

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