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Pakistan using threats, digital intimidation to silence diaspora: Report

IANS | January 3, 2026 9:09 PM

Tel Aviv, Jan 3 (IANS) Pakistan, under its Army Chief Asim Munir, risks normalising transnational repression through threats to families, digital intimidation, and court-backed censorship-- a move that would not only silence its nationals abroad but also undermine the principle that free speech cannot be controlled by foreign regimes, a report said on Saturday.

Pakistan's Punjab province stares massive financial losses due to border closure with Afghanistan

IANS | January 3, 2026 8:51 PM

Quetta, Jan 3 (IANS) Pakistan’s Punjab province is facing a severe economic crisis due to the prolonged closures of border crossings with Afghanistan, with monthly losses estimated at more than Pakistani rupees 80 billion, a report said on Saturday, citing the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI).

Trump says he watched Maduro raid from Mar-a-Lago

IANS | January 3, 2026 8:34 PM

Washington, Jan 3, (IANS): President Donald Trump said he personally watched the US military operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, describing it as an “amazing” mission carried out with speed and precision.

After capturing Maduro, US hails 'new dawn' for Venezuela (Ld)

IANS | January 3, 2026 8:27 PM

Washington, Jan 3, (IANS) In a stunning military operation, the United States on Saturday captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, and is flying them to New York to face criminal charges, according to statements by US officials and the President.

Maduro will face 'full wrath' of American justice: US Attorney General

IANS | January 3, 2026 7:54 PM

Washington, Jan 3 (IANS) US Attorney General Pam Bondi announced on Saturday that Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have been indicted in the Southern District of New York a series of serious federal crimes linked to drug trafficking and terrorism.

Nicolas Maduro — the first working-class President of Venezuela who refused to give up power

IANS | January 3, 2026 6:37 PM

Caracas, Jan 3 (IANS) Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Moros, who was "captured and flown out" of the country by the US forces early Saturday had accused Washington of playing a "dangerous game" in the region, a few months ago.

China’s aviation crisis deepens with empty airports, suspended international routes: Report

IANS | January 3, 2026 6:26 PM

Beijing/New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) The aviation sector in China is facing a significant crisis with empty airports, suspended international routes, and mounting airline losses, according to a media report.

‘Year of closures’: Traders warn of economic crisis in Pakistan

IANS | January 3, 2026 6:24 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Small traders across Pakistan have described 2025 as one of the worst years in the country’s economic history, pointing to widespread business closures, rising unemployment and deepening financial distress.

Bangladesh slips into Chinese debt trap: Report

IANS | January 3, 2026 5:50 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) In view of the increased dependence of Dhaka on the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) of China, it is no wonder that Bangladesh is slipping into a debt trap the way Sri Lanka had, a new report has warned, saying that Dhaka is now paying the price of accepting Chinese loans, but refusing to learn.

Pakistan’s education system stifles productivity; 26.2 mn children out of school

IANS | January 3, 2026 5:48 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Pakistan is underperforming economically because its education and skills systems fail to convert human potential into productivity, a report said on Saturday.

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Pakistan using threats, digital intimidation to silence diaspora: Report

Pakistan's Punjab province stares massive financial losses due to border closure with Afghanistan

Trump says he watched Maduro raid from Mar-a-Lago

After capturing Maduro, US hails 'new dawn' for Venezuela (Ld)

Maduro will face 'full wrath' of American justice: US Attorney General

Nicolas Maduro — the first working-class President of Venezuela who refused to give up power

China’s aviation crisis deepens with empty airports, suspended international routes: Report

‘Year of closures’: Traders warn of economic crisis in Pakistan

Bangladesh slips into Chinese debt trap: Report

Pakistan’s education system stifles productivity; 26.2 mn children out of school

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