Int'l Federation of Journalists raises concern over targeted killings of journalists, misuse of Peca in Pakistan

IANS | November 2, 2025 3:08 PM

Islamabad, Nov 2 (IANS) The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has expressed concern over targeted killings of journalists, misuse of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca) to register cases against media professionals, undeclared censorship, harassment by state and non-state actors, forced layoffs, and non-payment of salaries in Pakistan, local media reported on Sunday.

9 critical after 10 stabbed in train in UK's Cambridgeshire, 2 suspects arrested

IANS | November 2, 2025 2:51 PM

London, Nov 2 (IANS) As many as nine people were receiving treatment for life-threatening injuries after a series of stabbings on a train near Cambridge in eastern England, police said, adding that two suspected attackers were arrested and counterterrorism police were supporting their investigation, local media reports said.

Awami League commands strong support base in Bangladesh: Report

IANS | November 1, 2025 9:31 PM

Dhaka, Nov 1 (IANS) Although the interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, has downplayed Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's call to boycott the February 2026 elections, the support base of the Awami League tells a different story, a report revealed on Saturday.

Poor quality, frequent malfunctions undermine confidence in Chinese arms: Report

IANS | November 1, 2025 9:21 PM

Dhaka, Nov 1 (IANS) The reputation of Chinese military hardware and equipment has suffered a major dent due to several prominent export failures. Frequent issues with Pakistan's F-22P frigates, groundings and technical problems experienced by JF-17 customers, and recently reported operational difficulties with the Chinese SkyShield laser system in desert environments have been cited as the main reasons behind China's defence exports not gaining access to significant world markets, a report cited on Saturday.

TTP emerges as dominant outfit in Pakistan's militant landscape

IANS | November 1, 2025 9:11 PM

Islamabad, Nov 1 (IANS) Renewed rift between Jamaat-ul-Ahrar (JuA) and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) within Pakistan’s militant network extends beyond changes in leadership to the operational level, with the JuA often claiming responsibility for attacks that TTP publicly denied, a report cited on Saturday.