Pakistan reports big rise in gender-based violence against women

IANS | December 2, 2025 3:33 PM

Islamabad, Dec 2 (IANS) Pakistan has reported a big rise in crimes against women during the first 11 months of 2025, Sahil, an organisation monitoring gender-based violence, said in a report which has been highlighted by the local media on Tuesday.

Ex-B'desh PM Khaleda Zia receiving proper treatment: Doctors

IANS | December 2, 2025 1:53 PM

Dhaka, Dec 2 (IANS) Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia is receiving treatment prescribed for her and is likely to recover, her personal physician, AZM Zahid Hossain, said on Tuesday.

BNP emerges front-runner as India warms up, fears of Jamaat-ISI meddling rise ahead of Bangladesh polls

Vicky Nanjappa | December 2, 2025 12:47 PM

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) Ties between India and Bangladesh have strained considerably following the ouster of Sheikh Hasina. A hostile Jamaat-e-Islami-controlled Muhammad Yunus regime in Bangladesh has made matters worse for India. India, however, understands the importance of maintaining good ties with Bangladesh and has been in touch with the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).