Pakistan govt’s debt burden soars to 70.7 per cent of GDP: Report

IANS | February 6, 2026 3:30 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) The Pakistan government’s latest 'Debt Policy Statement 2026' shows that in FY2024-25, the country’s public debt overshot the statutory ceiling by a staggering Rs 16.8 trillion, climbing to 70.7 per cent of GDP against a maximum permissible cap of 56 per cent set by Parliament, according to an article in the Karachi-headquartered Business Recorder.

Combat roles, propaganda drive Indian recruits towards ISKP in Afghanistan

Vicky Nanjappa | February 6, 2026 2:42 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) In 2019 there were an estimated 200 Indians who were part of the Islamic State, but some of the returnees during questioning had said that they were given menial jobs and looked down upon. However that has changed and now the Islamic State is moving most of its Indian origin operatives into Afghanistan, where the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) is wooing them through combat roles and propaganda glorifying them.

As pressure mounts at home, Pakistan’s establishment turns to managed anti-India mobilisation

Vicky Nanjappa | February 6, 2026 2:28 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir have been actively drumming up anti-India sentiments to provoke the people. While on one hand, Pakistan provided security cover for Jaish-e-Mohammad rallies in the country, on the other hand, the army chief and prime minister have been involved in provoking the people in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK).

Looking to deepen ties with India in green tech, defence co-operation: Poland Dy Foreign minister (IANS Interview)

IANS | February 6, 2026 1:29 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Poland’s Deputy Foreign Minister Władysław Bartoszewski on Friday took note of India’s stellar economic growth, rising global stature and also shared insights on European nation’s inclination to deepen ties with India across multiple sectors, two of which remain high on its agenda – defence co-operation and green technology.