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Sanitation workers in Pakistan face institutional neglect and discrimination: Report

IANS | March 11, 2026 9:24 PM

Islamabad, March 11 (IANS) Pakistan’s sanitation workers endure hardship driven by entrenched caste hierarchies, discriminatory hiring, absence of legal protections, institutional neglect, social stigma, gendered exploitation, and economic injustice. Their suffering is deeply embedded in the fabric of the state and society, rendering it largely invisible, a report said on Tuesday.

Bangladesh's newly-formed Parliament may face constitutional crisis amid conflicting perspectives: Report

IANS | March 11, 2026 9:23 PM

Ankara, March 11 (IANS) With its first session scheduled for March 12, Bangladesh’s newly-elected parliament will confront two competing mandates - one rooted in the existing constitutional framework and the other guided by the political commitments of the July Charter. Experts warn that such a dual arrangement may trigger institutional friction as the new parliament convenes, a report has highlighted.

'Modi doctrine' needed to protect Indian Ocean countries from China's predatory ambitions: Report

IANS | March 11, 2026 9:16 PM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) As India rises, Prime Minister Narendra Modi must create a regional and security doctrine commensurate with India’s economic infrastructure and role in the world. PM Modi - already India's third longest-serving Prime Minister - has likely contributed more to infrastructure development of India than all his predecessors together and navigated the country through several challenges, a report has highlighted.

West Asia conflict: 15 Nepalis injured in Iranian missile and drone attacks

IANS | March 11, 2026 8:58 PM

Kathmandu, March 11 (IANS) A total of 15 Nepali nationals have so far been injured in Iranian attacks in West Asian countries, while the country has already lost one of its citizens, Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Wednesday.

IEA countries to release 400 million barrels of oil to address global energy disruption

IANS | March 11, 2026 8:37 PM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) In a significant development amid the ongoing West Asia crisis, the International Energy Agency (IEA) on Wednesday announced the release of 400 million barrels of oil from the emergency reserves of 32 member countries to address disruptions in oil markets.

Arrest of 'Aurat March' activists reflects troubling pattern in Pakistan: Report

IANS | March 11, 2026 8:12 PM

Islamabad, March 11 (IANS) The local police authorities in Pakistan's capital Islamabad arrested several 'Aurat March' activists earlier this week who had assembled near the National Press Club to demand gender justice on the eve of International Women's Day. Even those who came to police station for getting information about detained participants were reportedly taken into custody. Such heavy-handedness showcases a troubling pattern in Pakistan, where the constitutional right to peaceful protest is regularly curbed through administrative orders and policing, the country's media has highlighted.

Pakistan witnesses sharp rise in violence against minorities under Asim Munir: Report

IANS | March 11, 2026 8:04 PM

Kabul, March 11 (IANS) Pakistan has witnessed a sharp rise in Sunni radicalisation across the country under the leadership of Army Chief Asim Munir, resulting in escalating violence against religious minorities like Ahmadis and Shias without recourse to justice, a report has detailed.

Japan to begin drawing down oil reserves as early as Monday: PM Takaichi

IANS | March 11, 2026 8:01 PM

Tokyo, March 11 (IANS) Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Wednesday announced that Japan will start releasing its oil reserves as early as next Monday to tackle a possible increase in prices of gasoline and other petroleum products amid the conflict in West Asia, local media reported.

Clear majority for Balen’s party in Nepal expected to boost policy predictability, investor sentiment: Fitch

IANS | March 11, 2026 7:58 PM

Kathmandu, March 11 (IANS) A clear majority secured by the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) in Nepal’s recent parliamentary elections is likely to reduce near-term political uncertainty and improve policy predictability in the Himalayan nation, Fitch Ratings said on Wednesday.

Iran may target tech giants’ offices in Israel, Gulf: Report

IANS | March 11, 2026 7:20 PM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Offices and infrastructure of major US technology companies in Israel and some Gulf countries could come under Iranian attack as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies, according to reports.

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Sanitation workers in Pakistan face institutional neglect and discrimination: Report

Bangladesh's newly-formed Parliament may face constitutional crisis amid conflicting perspectives: Report

'Modi doctrine' needed to protect Indian Ocean countries from China's predatory ambitions: Report

West Asia conflict: 15 Nepalis injured in Iranian missile and drone attacks

IEA countries to release 400 million barrels of oil to address global energy disruption

Arrest of 'Aurat March' activists reflects troubling pattern in Pakistan: Report

Pakistan witnesses sharp rise in violence against minorities under Asim Munir: Report

Japan to begin drawing down oil reserves as early as Monday: PM Takaichi

Clear majority for Balen’s party in Nepal expected to boost policy predictability, investor sentiment: Fitch

Iran may target tech giants’ offices in Israel, Gulf: Report

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