Suppression of Aurat March driven by ill-factors infesting Pakistan's socio-political structure: Report

IANS | August 30, 2026 9:19 PM

Islamabad, Aug 30 (IANS) The suppression of the Aurat March and other women's rights movements in Pakistan is driven by several ill factors infesting the country's socio-political structure, and exposes public dissent, the role of patriarchy and religion in controlling women, and the ground reality of constitutional freedom in the country, according to a report.

China beefing up military muscle under green energy cover in Tibet

IANS | August 30, 2026 8:23 PM

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) China portrays the Tibetan Autonomous Region (TAR) as a world‑class clean‑energy frontier, but the rapid build‑out of hydropower, solar, wind, and ultra‑high‑voltage (UHV) transmission across the plateau is also creating a solid web of dual‑use infrastructure that can buttress long‑term military presence near the Indian border, according to an article.

India, Uzbekistan call for comprehensive reforms of UN

IANS | August 30, 2026 7:45 PM

Tashkent, Aug 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on Sunday called for comprehensive reform of the United Nations (UN), including the Security Council, to reflect contemporary global realities and to make it more representative.