Pakistan faces deepening political and economic strain one year after Operation Sindoor: Report

IANS | May 14, 2026 9:30 PM

Islamabad, May 14 (IANS) Pakistan’s domestic political landscape continues to be shaped by instability, deep distrust, and the enduring dominance of the military over civilian institutions - a year after Operation Sindoor which was launched by the Indian military following the heinous April 22, 2025 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, a report has mentioned.

Pakistan-UAE relationship faces growing strain amid Islamabad’s diplomatic missteps: Report

IANS | May 14, 2026 9:25 PM

Washington, May 14 (IANS) The diplomatic strain between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) appears to be more than a minor setback, with the damage to the bilateral partnership now increasingly seen as enduring. The trust that once underpinned the relationship, based on the expectation of Pakistan’s support for Abu Dhabi during critical moments, appears to have eroded, a report has highlighted.

Pakistan's democratic space shrinking under Munir's 'hard-state' approach: Report

IANS | May 14, 2026 8:51 PM

Colombo, May 14 (IANS) Pakistani military regime under Asim Munir has been facing key challenges over the past three years in consolidating control at home, driven by a "hard state” approach rooted in an uncompromising, militarised framework for internal security and political management. The approach depends on “political repression and constitutional redesign” to centralise the regime’s command structure and restrict the space for political dissent and mobilisation.