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Pakistan grappling with worsening security challenges: Report

IANS | September 8, 2025 7:12 PM

Kabul, Sep 8 (IANS) Shortly after the first anniversary of Operation Herof, Pakistan finds itself at a challenging juncture, struggling with escalating security issues in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa while trying to present an impression of stability to international investors, a report detailed on Monday. The insurgent movement initiated by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) on August 25, 2024, revealed the vulnerability of Pakistan's domestic security, despite Islamabad trying to encourage foreign investment.

India, Gulf Cooperation Council discuss implementation of Joint Action Plan

IANS | September 8, 2025 6:27 PM

Riyadh, Sep 8 (IANS) India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) discussed deepening cooperation across various pillars of the India-GCC Joint Action Plan (JAP) 2024-2028 - including political dialogue, security, trade and investment, agriculture and food security, transportation, energy, health, culture and education - during the two-day India-GCC Political Dialogue which concluded in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh on Monday.

Pakistan: Solar panels stolen from government schools in Punjab province

IANS | September 8, 2025 5:54 PM

Islamabad, Sep 8 (IANS) Solar panels from government schools continue to be stolen in Pakistan's Punjab province, the local media reported recently. After the revelations of widespread thefts, the Punjab Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has asked police to probe the matter.

Sensex ends 70 points higher, Nifty nears 24,800

IANS | September 8, 2025 4:05 PM

Mumbai, Sep 8 (IANS) The Indian equity indices ended the session slightly up on Monday, amid buying in auto and metal stocks. The domestic indices soared high in the early trade, boosted by the GST reforms announcement, optimism around the ease in India-US relationship, and the rate cut announced by major Indian automakers.

Israel warns 'powerful hurricane' will strike skies of Gaza City

IANS | September 8, 2025 3:23 PM

Jerusalem, Sep 8 (IANS) Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz on Monday warned that a "powerful hurricane" will strike the skies of Gaza City later in the day, making it clear that it was a "final warning" to Hamas to release the hostages and lay down their weapons.

Gen Z rebels: Curfew in Nepal as youths protest over ban on social media platforms; PM Oli defends decision

IANS | September 8, 2025 2:25 PM

Kathmandu, Sep 8 (IANS) Youths belonging to Gen Z held protests in Nepal on Monday against alleged corruption and the government's decision to ban social media platforms, leading to curfew, local media reported. Protesters gathered at Maitighar in Kathmandu on Monday to express their anger against the government's decision, while Nepal Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli continued to defend his decision to impose ban on social media sites.

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