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Report slams Western media's underreporting on atrocities by Pakistani authorities in PoK

IANS | August 1, 2026 8:02 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) Pakistan’s domestic repression has long been perceived as an acceptable “structural cost” of geopolitical interests. Western newsrooms have historically underreported state violence in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) as well as in Pakistan's provinces of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with their editorial focus frequently aligning with the foreign policies of their respective governments. As a result, Pakistan has been portrayed primarily as a nuclear-armed rival of India instead of a nation that acts as the “mothership of terrorism”, a report has stated.

Pakistan should bear greater costs for allowing terrorism to persist: Report

IANS | August 1, 2026 7:26 PM

Washington, Aug 1 (IANS) The United States has consistently made the mistake of believing it could buy Pakistan, but in reality Islamabad is not for sale but available for rent, a report has stated.

Pakistan’s military-led population initiative undermines state institutions: Report

IANS | August 1, 2026 7:01 PM

Athens, Aug 1 (IANS) Pakistan’s repeated reliance on the security apparatus has "crowded out" civilian capacity building and created an expectation that uniformed leadership can resolve every challenge — from foreign policy and economic management to demographic issues, a report has stated.

Famed climber Nirmal Purja dies chasing mountaineering record on Broad Peak

IANS | August 1, 2026 6:14 PM

Kathmandu, Aug 1 (IANS) It was not originally part of famous climber Nirmal Purja's plan to climb Pakistan's Broad Peak, the 8,051-metre mountain in the Karakoram range. But the opportunity to make history prompted the Nepal-born British citizen to attempt one of the world's highest peaks — a decision that ended in tragedy when he was killed in an avalanche that struck Broad Peak on Thursday, the company he founded confirmed on Saturday.

'Regular flow of Indus water distant dream until Pakistan undergoes transformation'

IANS | August 1, 2026 5:38 PM

Islamabad, Aug 1 (IANS) India's decision to place the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) in abeyance following the heinous Pahalgam terror attack last year by Pakistan-backed terrorists that killed 26 innocent civilians is both “strategic and logical” given that international agreements cannot be disregarded to serve the interest of one party. The existing IWT framework, built on unconditional trust and placing the obligations solely on India without reciprocal gains, has proven ineffective and needs to be replaced, a report has stated.

China's factory activity shrinks, adding to concerns over economic recovery: Report

IANS | August 1, 2026 5:11 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) China's factory activity unexpectedly slipped into contraction in July for the first time since February as weak domestic demand and weather-related disruptions weighed on production, increasing pressure on policymakers to roll out additional measures to support the economy, according to a report.

India's impressive maritime model offers lessons for South Africa: Report

IANS | August 1, 2026 5:02 PM

Cape Town, Aug 1 (IANS) As it seeks to unlock the potential of its Blue Economy, South Africa can learn a lot from India on how stronger maritime security can support economic growth and also help in becoming a leading maritime power, a report has detailed.

Chinese govt fears open-source AI could undermine information control

IANS | August 1, 2026 4:33 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) Even as China presents itself as a global champion of low-cost, open-source artificial intelligence, the Chinese Communist Party is increasingly concerned that advanced artificial intelligence could undermine its control over information and national security, a new report has said.

China calls for ‘more proactive’ tax policy as economy falters: Report

IANS | August 1, 2026 4:08 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) Leaders in China have stressed need to strengthen economy which is stumbling amid weak consumer spending, high youth unemployment and a weakening stock market, according to a new report.

Nepal: Construction of another school building begins with Indian assistance

IANS | August 1, 2026 3:32 PM

Kathmandu, Aug 1 (IANS) Construction of a school building at Khajura Rural Municipality in the western Banke district of Nepal's Lumbini Province has begun with financial assistance from the Government of India, the Indian Embassy said.

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Report slams Western media's underreporting on atrocities by Pakistani authorities in PoK

Pakistan should bear greater costs for allowing terrorism to persist: Report

Pakistan’s military-led population initiative undermines state institutions: Report

Famed climber Nirmal Purja dies chasing mountaineering record on Broad Peak

'Regular flow of Indus water distant dream until Pakistan undergoes transformation'

China's factory activity shrinks, adding to concerns over economic recovery: Report

India's impressive maritime model offers lessons for South Africa: Report

Chinese govt fears open-source AI could undermine information control

China calls for ‘more proactive’ tax policy as economy falters: Report

Nepal: Construction of another school building begins with Indian assistance

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