Pakistani deep state continues to treat narcotics revenue as substitute for foreign assistance: Report

IANS | June 14, 2026 8:45 PM

Islamabad, June 14 (IANS) The use of narcotics as a tool has become a structural component of Pakistan's sub-conventional warfare doctrine against its regional adversaries. The subcontinent will continue to face a slow-burning crisis until Pakistani deep state continues to treat narcotics revenue as a permissible substitute for the foreign assistance it no longer commands, a report has said.

Organised crime crackdown in Egypt benefitting China: Report

IANS | June 14, 2026 7:22 PM

New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) According to Dr. Nadia Helmy's report published in Modern Diplomacy, Chinese intelligence and security agencies view the crackdown on influence thuggery and the arrest of Sabry Nakhnoukh by Egyptian security forces in June 2026 as a significant step in ensuring the stability of Chinese investments.

Chinese AI firm exposes Pakistani defence installations and assets

IANS | June 14, 2026 7:19 PM

New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) A Chinese AI firm released intelligence tracking information of Pakistani military installations and naval assets to the global public domain, a report said on Sunday, calling it "an extraordinary and highly calculated breach of operational security".