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Pakistan's real power centre: Asim Munir's military rule in civilians' clothing (IANS Analysis)

IANS | August 4, 2025 9:03 PM

Islamabad: As Field Marshal Asim Munir wrapped up yet another high-profile visit to China, Pakistan's indispensable "iron brother", it carries an explicit message for both domestic and external audiences that Pakistan's top General is not just the Chief of Army Staff. He is the country's de facto head of state, foreign minister, and economic strategist rolled into one uniformed figure.

EAM Jaishankar calls on Philippines President in New Delhi

IANS | August 4, 2025 8:22 PM

New Delhi/Manila, Aug 4 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar called on Philippines President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr in New Delhi on Monday, expressing confidence that the visiting leader's talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday will significantly deepen the ties between two nations.

Pakistan Foreign Minister to visit Bangladesh this month

IANS | August 4, 2025 5:31 PM

Dhaka, Aug 4 (IANS) Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will undertake a two-day visit to Bangladesh starting August 23, the local media reported on Monday. This would mark the first bilateral visit by a Pakistani foreign minister in a long time amid growing closeness between Dhaka and Islamabad since the exit of the Awami League government led by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, last year.

Bangladesh's former army chief found dead in Chittagong

IANS | August 4, 2025 4:47 PM

Dhaka, Aug 4 (IANS) Bangladesh's former Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General (Retd.) M Harun-ur-Rashid was found dead at the Chittagong Club premises on Monday. A decorated soldier, a 1971 war hero and a harsh critic of Pakistan, he was 77.

Australia charges Chinese national with foreign interference offence

IANS | August 4, 2025 3:12 PM

Canberra, Aug 4 (IANS) A Chinese woman, who is also a permanent Australian resident, has been charged with foreign interference offence in Australia, according to the joint statement released by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO), on Monday.

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