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Pakistan making desperate attempts to influence intl coverage of its governance failures: Report

IANS | March 18, 2026 4:37 PM

Islamabad, March 18 (IANS) Pakistan's habit to control media internally seems to be evolving into an effort to influence independent media in other parts of the world, a report has indicated highlighting Islamabad's growing efforts to deliberately suppress independent, fact based reporting that exposes its internal contradictions, security failures, and political vulnerabilities.

India donates ship spares to Seychelles Defence Forces

IANS | March 18, 2026 4:13 PM

Port Victoria, March 18 (IANS) India on Wednesday donated ship spares to the Seychelles Defence Forces, highlighting New Delhi's MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) vision for inclusive, cooperative, and sustainable security and growth across regions.

Pakistan: Rights body raises concern over 'arbitrary detention' of Baloch leaders

IANS | March 18, 2026 4:08 PM

Quetta, March 18 (IANS) Human rights organisation Baloch Yakjehti Committee held a seminar in Karachi highlighting the dire human rights situation across Balochistan and the "arbitrary detention" of its chief organiser, Mahrang Baloch, and other leaders.

Baloch leader calls Pakistan 'cancer upon regional peace' after srtike on Kabul hospital

IANS | March 18, 2026 3:54 PM

London, March 18 (IANS) Baloch pro-independence leader Hyrbyair Marri on Wednesday strongly condemned the Pakistani airstrike on a rehabilitation hospital in Kabul, describing it as another grim reminder of what he called Islamabad's "lies and propaganda", despite portraying itself as the "self-proclaimed defender" of the Islamic nations.

Pakistan’s weak production base threatens economic recovery: Report

IANS | March 18, 2026 3:40 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Pakistan’s claims of economic stabilisation and recovery are facing growing scepticism, with experts warning that deep-rooted structural weaknesses -- particularly a deteriorating production base -- continue to undermine the country’s economic outlook, a report has said.

Bangladesh PM orders nationwide drive to curb violence against women

IANS | March 18, 2026 3:33 PM

Dhaka, March 18 (IANS) Bangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed cabinet ministers and senior government officials to initiate a nationwide campaign to tackle rape and violence against women across the country, warning that swift and tangible action is required to curb the rising incidents, local media reported.

Tajikistan sends 3,610 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Iran

IANS | March 18, 2026 3:21 PM

Dushanbe, March 18 (IANS) Tajikistan on Wednesday dispatched 3,610 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Iran in a 110-truck convoy.

Over 500 girls from minority communities abducted, forcefully converted in Pakistan: Rights body

IANS | March 18, 2026 2:56 PM

Islamabad, March 18 (IANS) A leading minority rights organisation flagged a troubling trend of abductions and forced religious conversions of girls from the minority community across Pakistan between 2021 and 2025, during which 515 cases were recorded.

Explain Kabul's clear position on brutal Pak attack to world: Afghan FM tells country's diplomats

IANS | March 18, 2026 2:48 PM

Kabul, March 18 (IANS) Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on Wednesday held a virtual meeting with diplomats of Afghan embassies and consulates abroad, giving them necessary instructions and guidance regarding Kabul's clear position, policy and future actions following Pakistan's deadly bombing of a drug treatment hospital in which hundreds of people have lost their lives.

Pakistan struggles under major fuel crisis: Report

IANS | March 18, 2026 2:29 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Pakistan is facing a major fuel crisis due to the disruption in oil supplies triggered by the Middle East conflict, as the Shahbaz Sharif government has failed to manage the fallout of the disruption in oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Pakistan making desperate attempts to influence intl coverage of its governance failures: Report

India donates ship spares to Seychelles Defence Forces

Pakistan: Rights body raises concern over 'arbitrary detention' of Baloch leaders

Baloch leader calls Pakistan 'cancer upon regional peace' after srtike on Kabul hospital

Pakistan’s weak production base threatens economic recovery: Report

Bangladesh PM orders nationwide drive to curb violence against women

Tajikistan sends 3,610 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Iran

Over 500 girls from minority communities abducted, forcefully converted in Pakistan: Rights body

Explain Kabul's clear position on brutal Pak attack to world: Afghan FM tells country's diplomats

Pakistan struggles under major fuel crisis: Report

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