Islamabad, Aug 25 (IANS) The Human Rights Council of Pakistan (HRC-Pakistan) on Tuesday expressed grave concern over the deteriorating health condition of human rights lawyer Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir, who is being held at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, describing the state of medical facilities inside the prison as "alarming".
New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) With nearly 259 million people, Pakistan requires approximately 41.1 million housing units, based on the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) 2023 Census average household size of 6.3 persons. But the 'Seventh Digital Population and Housing Census' records only 38.34 million existing housing units, resulting in a quantitative shortage of approximately 2.77 million homes, according to a new report.
New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) China’s economy is showing signs of deep stress with retail sales shrinking, property values continuing to fall, and households cutting back on major purchases. Even Beijing’s own advisers now openly warn that weak demand is eroding growth potential and innovation, according to an article published in Myanmar’s Mizzima news website.
Dhaka, Aug 25 (IANS) Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) ordered three journalists to be sent to jail after formally showing them arrested in connection with a crimes against humanity case linked to the July 2024 demonstrations, according to local media reports.
Canberra, Aug 25 (IANS) India's High Commissioner to Australia Nagesh Singh met former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Tuesday and discussed strong bilateral ties.
New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) India and Morocco concluded the 7th session of their Joint Commission Meeting, with the two sides agreeing to work towards expanding market access, diversifying the trade basket and boosting investments, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada said on Tuesday.
Dhaka, Aug 25 (IANS) Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi met Bangladesh’s Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir in Dhaka, where the two sides discussed various aspects of bilateral economic and commercial cooperation and explored ways to deepen ties between the two countries.
Washington, Aug 25 (IANS) US Senator Elizabeth Warren called for congressional action following reports that artificial intelligence computers made by Nvidia may be powering Russian drones used in Ukraine.
Beijing, Aug 25 (IANS) National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval met Chinese Vice President Han Zheng on Tuesday and discussed ways to strengthen peace and tranquillity in the border areas and bilateral cooperation across various sectors.
Tokyo, Aug 25 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday reaffirmed India’s commitment to creating a conducive environment for global investors and building enduring partnerships for shared growth.
