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Pakistan's failure to tackle trafficking lets criminal networks thrive: Report

IANS | March 7, 2026 9:02 PM

Islamabad, March 7 (IANS) Pakistan will continue to see disappearances buried in administrative records rather than investigated as crimes unless trafficking is recognised not only as a humanitarian crisis but also as an institutional vulnerability. Such neglect enables organised criminal networks to flourish and undermines the credibility of the authorities, a report said on Saturday.

Bangladesh: Thousands await return to universities after academic blacklisting and intimidation during Yunus era (IANS Analysis)

IANS | March 7, 2026 8:55 PM

Dhaka: As Bangladesh strives to return back to normalcy in post-Muhammad Yunus era, thousands of students associated with the Bangladesh Students’ League who have been rusticated without due process are waiting to return to their universities.

Christian worker tortured to death in Pakistan amid escalating violence against minorities

IANS | March 7, 2026 8:30 PM

Islamabad, March 7 (IANS) A Christian minority worker in Pakistan’s Punjab province was allegedly tortured to death by his Muslim employers, who then staged the murder to look like suicide by hanging, a report highlighted on Saturday citing allegations made by the victim’s younger brother.

Trump warns of wider Iran strikes

IANS | March 7, 2026 7:08 PM

Washington, March 7 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Saturday warned that the United States could expand its military targets in Iran, hours after Iran’s President apologised to neighbouring countries caught in the widening Middle East conflict but rejected calls for surrender.

Nepal: PM-in-waiting Balen Shah creates history by beating Oli in Jhapa

IANS | March 7, 2026 6:50 PM

Kathmandu, March 7 (IANS) Rapper-turned-politician Balen Shah has secured victory from Jhapa-5 in eastern Nepal in the elections for the House of Representatives, defeating former Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli by a wide margin in what was described as a battle for the next prime ministership.

Malaysian PM calls for peaceful approach to ease Middle East tensions

IANS | March 7, 2026 6:32 PM

Kuala Lumpur, March 7 (IANS) Malaysia has recently held phone conversations with several Middle Eastern leaders, calling for peaceful approaches and restraint to ease rising tensions in the region.

Pakistan: Killing of 26 protesters, use of lethal ammunition by security forces raises serious concerns

IANS | March 7, 2026 6:07 PM

Islamabad, March 7 (IANS) A leading international human rights organisation has expressed grave concerns over the deaths of at least 26 people during protests that erupted across Pakistan following the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, last week.

India committed to working closely with new Nepal government: PM Modi

IANS | March 7, 2026 5:42 PM

New Delhi/Kathmandu, March 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated the people and government of Nepal on the successful and peaceful conduct of elections in the country, stating that, as a close friend and neighbour, India remains steadfast in its commitment to working closely with the people and the new government in the country.

Fire safety crisis plagues Bangladesh's Rohingya refugee camps

IANS | March 7, 2026 4:50 PM

Dhaka, March 7 (IANS) Bangladesh's fire safety management in Rohingya refugee camps exposes a central paradox as humanitarian actors focus on emergency responses while the underlying causes of fire remain unaddressed. Plans for 50,000 semi-permanent, fire-resistant shelters, unveiled with fanfare, have gone unfunded after the early 2025 international aid cuts, a report has cited.

Economic instability and poor policies worsen poverty in Pakistan: Report

IANS | March 7, 2026 4:41 PM

London, March 7 (IANS) Pakistan’s growing poverty has disrupted socio-economic stability, fuelling child labour and widening inequalities, while financial hardships restrict access to education, especially for women.

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Pakistan's failure to tackle trafficking lets criminal networks thrive: Report

Bangladesh: Thousands await return to universities after academic blacklisting and intimidation during Yunus era (IANS Analysis)

Christian worker tortured to death in Pakistan amid escalating violence against minorities

Trump warns of wider Iran strikes

Nepal: PM-in-waiting Balen Shah creates history by beating Oli in Jhapa

Malaysian PM calls for peaceful approach to ease Middle East tensions

Pakistan: Killing of 26 protesters, use of lethal ammunition by security forces raises serious concerns

India committed to working closely with new Nepal government: PM Modi

Fire safety crisis plagues Bangladesh's Rohingya refugee camps

Economic instability and poor policies worsen poverty in Pakistan: Report

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