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Understanding Pakistan's illusion of strength (IANS analysis)

IANS | January 28, 2026 7:37 PM

Islamabad: Pakistan is a state whose economy is fragile and dependent on International Monetary Fund (IMF) funds. It survives on repeated bailouts, emergency loans, and financial lifelines from friendly nations. Saudi Arabia has stepped in more than once to keep Islamabad afloat. China has long been presented as Pakistan’s “all-weather friend” and economic backbone, though many now describe that relationship less as partnership and more as a debt trap. Yet in spite of all this dependency, Pakistan wants the world to believe a different story.

Canada: Gang conflict suspected in fatal shooting of Indian-origin man

IANS | January 28, 2026 6:54 PM

Ottawa, Jan 28 (IANS) Police in Canada’s Burnaby have said that the recent fatal shooting of an Indian-origin man could be linked to the ongoing gang conflict in the British Columbia (BC) province.

Surge in violence against transgender community in Pakistan: Report

IANS | January 28, 2026 6:40 PM

London, Jan 28 (IANS) Violence against the transgender community has surged in Pakistan, a report stated on Wednesday while highlighting the recent attack on Bindiya Rana.

India and Saudi Arabia discuss emerging challenges to counter terrorism

IANS | January 28, 2026 6:05 PM

Riyadh/New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) India and Saudi Arabia held the third meeting of Security Working Group under the Political, Consular and Security Cooperation Committee of Strategic Partnership Council in Riyadh on Wednesday, reviewing the ongoing bilateral security cooperation.

Why China’s population continues to shrink

IANS | January 28, 2026 5:55 PM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) While China has introduced a slew of measures to boost its population demographic, the country’s birth count is shrinking and rapidly shifting as an ageing society, according to a media report.

EU-India FTA is mother of all deals, says Lithuania’s Ambassador to India (IANS exclusive)

IANS | January 28, 2026 5:53 PM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) Lithuania’s Ambassador to India, Diana Mickeviciene, has described the proposed European Union–India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a “historic” and transformative pact, calling it the “mother of all deals” for its scale, scope and geopolitical significance.

Brazilian President Lula confirms India visit next month

IANS | January 28, 2026 5:51 PM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has confirmed that he will make an official visit to India in February, after which he will travel to Washington to meet US President Donald Trump.

Pakistan: People accused of blasphemy, charged for capital offences over unverified digital content

IANS | January 28, 2026 5:46 PM

Islamabad, Jan 28 (IANS) A rising number of people are being accused of blasphemy for digital crimes in Pakistan with the rights groups terming it as a type of "blasphemy business", in which fabricated evidence, digitally doctored screenshots, or false witness statements are used to initiate police complaints, a report has detailed.

US, China policies stagnate Europe as India emerges as reliable partner: Report

IANS | January 28, 2026 5:26 PM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) European economies are experiencing a slowdown bordering stagnation amid tariff dispute with the United States and low‑priced Chinese imports, a new report has said, adding that India emerged as a “credible alternative centre of economic partnership”.

Pakistan: Domestic violence law requires precision and institutional readiness

IANS | January 28, 2026 5:13 PM

Islamabad, Jan 28 (IANS) Pakistan parliament's approval of the 2026 Domestic Violence Act is yet another attempt to address an undeniable and deeply entrenched social ill, local media reported on Wednesday. The bill broadens the definition of domestic violence, including not only physical and sexual abuse, but also psychological and verbal conduct, including, the threats of divorce or second marriage on "baseless" accusations of insanity or infertility.

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Understanding Pakistan's illusion of strength (IANS analysis)

Canada: Gang conflict suspected in fatal shooting of Indian-origin man

Surge in violence against transgender community in Pakistan: Report

India and Saudi Arabia discuss emerging challenges to counter terrorism

Why China’s population continues to shrink

EU-India FTA is mother of all deals, says Lithuania’s Ambassador to India (IANS exclusive)

Brazilian President Lula confirms India visit next month

Pakistan: People accused of blasphemy, charged for capital offences over unverified digital content

US, China policies stagnate Europe as India emerges as reliable partner: Report

Pakistan: Domestic violence law requires precision and institutional readiness

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