Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa residents facing hardships due to prolonged internet suspension

IANS | June 17, 2026 12:35 PM

Islamabad, June 17 (IANS) Residents of several areas in Lower South Waziristan district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have been facing difficulties due to complete suspension of mobile internet services over the past two months. They urged the federal government, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and other relevant institutions to take immediate measures to restore mobile internet services in the impacted regions, local media reported on Wednesday.

Trump-PM Modi bilateral seen as chance to reset ties

IANS | June 17, 2026 9:00 AM

Washington, June 17 (IANS) As US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepared for talks on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France, Indian American lawmakers and experts called for a reset in relations, arguing that stronger economic and strategic cooperation would benefit both nations.

Trump, PM Modi set to take ties to new highs: White House

IANS | June 17, 2026 8:35 AM

Washington, June 17 (IANS) US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are set to take India-US relations to "new highs" the White House said as the two leaders prepared for bilateral talks in France, with trade, technology, investment and global security expected to top the agenda.