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Rights group spotlights surge in enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings in Balochistan

IANS | August 28, 2025 8:52 PM

Quetta, Aug 28 (IANS) A leading human rights organisation on Thursday highlighted that hundreds of Baloch civilians were forcibly disappeared and several killed by Pakistani security forces in Balochistan during the month of July as the cycle of persecution continues amid a surge in enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings.

Pak govt failed to address challenges hindering governance, reforms: Report

IANS | August 28, 2025 8:50 PM

Islamabad, Aug 28 (IANS) Pakistan’s ruling structure, led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has failed to chart a clear path to address the vital challenges hindering governance and reforms, a report cited on Thursday.

Baloch human rights defender alleges Pakistan of indiscriminate aerial strikes

IANS | August 28, 2025 8:49 PM

Quetta, Aug 28 (IANS) Leading Baloch human rights defender Mir Yar Baloch on Thursday accused Pakistan of carrying out indiscriminate aerial bombardment in multiple regions of Balochistan, deploying both jets and attack helicopters.

MoS Margherita inaugurates ASEAN-India Youth Summit in Goa

IANS | August 28, 2025 7:36 PM

Panaji, Aug 28 (IANS) Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Thursday inaugurated the fifth edition of the ASEAN-India Youth Summit in Goa, highlighting the shared values between India and the ASEAN grouping.

Fragile thaw: Pakistan’s August strikes on TTP hint at shifting Taliban calculus

Vicky Nanjappa | August 28, 2025 7:15 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Ties between Afghanistan and Pakistan since the Taliban took over have soured considerably in recent years. There have been multiple reasons for the same which also include the Durand Line.

India appoints Dinesh Patnaik as next High Commissioner to Canada

IANS | August 28, 2025 6:58 PM

New Delhi/Ottawa, Aug 28 (IANS) India on Thursday announced that Dinesh K. Patnaik, presently Ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain, has been appointed as the next High Commissioner to Canada.

India, Bhutan ink pact to strengthen agricultural ties

IANS | August 28, 2025 5:54 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) India and Bhutan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further strengthen cooperation in the fields of agriculture and allied sectors, including livestock.

Bangladesh EC unveils action plan for conducting polls before 2026 Ramzan

IANS | August 28, 2025 5:51 PM

Dhaka, Aug 28 (IANS) The Bangladesh's Election Commission (EC) on Thursday announced the electoral action plan setting timelines to complete all measures needed to conduct the 13th parliamentary polls before Ramzan in February, next year.

Bangladesh: 432 new dengue cases reported as 2025 count crosses 30,000 mark

IANS | August 28, 2025 5:06 PM

Dhaka, Aug 28 (IANS) A total of 432 dengue cases have been reported in Bangladesh in the past 24 hours till Thursday morning, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in 2025 to 30,376, local media reported.

Pakistan: Court approves 14-day judicial remand of Imran Khan's nephew in May 9 case

IANS | August 28, 2025 4:59 PM

Islamabad, Aug 28 (IANS) An anti-terrorism court in Lahore on Thursday approved 14-day judicial remand of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's nephew Shershah Khan over his alleged involvement in the 2023 May 9 riots case, local media reported.