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Pakistan: Conviction of lawyers, journalists and citizens shows dissent will be criminalised

IANS | January 26, 2026 6:10 PM

Islamabad, Jan 26 (IANS) A lawyer couple in Pakistan, often representing people who challenge human rights violations, have been sentenced by a sessions court for statements considered too controversial to be shared on a social media platform. The conviction of Imaan Zainab-Mazari and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, conveys the message to lawyers, journalists and ordinary people that dissent will not only be discouraged, but will be criminalised, a report has stated.

Balochistan transformed into vast prison, larger death cell: Human rights group

IANS | January 26, 2026 5:48 PM

Quetta, Jan 26 (IANS) Highlighting that more than 1,200 enforced disappearances and nearly 200 extrajudicial killings were documented in 2025, human rights group Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has stressed that Pakistan's Balochistan province has been transformed into a "vast prison" and an even larger "death cell," local media reported on Monday.

Circular debt in Pakistan’s energy sector crosses alarming levels: Report

IANS | January 26, 2026 5:44 PM

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Pakistan’s energy crisis is not the result of a lack of plans, but of persistent disregard for implementation, coordination and market-based principles, a new report has said.

EU leaders hail 'spectacular celebration' of India's rich history, thank PM Modi

IANS | January 26, 2026 5:13 PM

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) European Council President Antonio Luis Santos da Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday shared their remarkable experience of attending the 77th Republic Day celebrations as Chief Guests while thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the invite.

Pakistan: Police arrests former cricketer's son after maid accuses him of rape

IANS | January 26, 2026 4:40 PM

Lahore, Jan 26 (IANS) Police in the Punjab province of Pakistan has arrested the son of a former cricketer for allegedly sexually assaulting his house maid, local media reported.

Presence of EU leaders at R-Day celebrations underscores growing strength of partnership: PM Modi

IANS | January 26, 2026 4:28 PM

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the presence of European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the Republic Day celebrations showcases the growing strength of the partnership between both sides.

Bangladesh missing World Cup part of damage; lack of governance, vision paralysing domestic cricket: Report

IANS | January 26, 2026 4:06 PM

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Bangladesh cricket has plunged into one of its most turbulent chapters, following the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) decision to exclude the team from the upcoming Men’s T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka and India, according to a Bangladeshi media report.

Gen Z in Pakistan struggles with inflation, unemployment and growing discontent: Report

IANS | January 26, 2026 3:48 PM

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) With nearly 60 per cent of its population under the age of 30, Pakistan is facing a critical test that could shape its economic, political and social future, a report has said.

'US and India share historic bond': Trump wishes Indians on Republic Day

IANS | January 26, 2026 3:10 PM

Washington, Jan 26 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Monday extended wishes to the people of India as the country celebrates its 77th Republic Day, noting that both the nations share a historic bond as the "world's oldest and largest democracies."

Have dragon and elephant dance together: Chinese President extends R-Day greetings to India

IANS | January 26, 2026 2:49 PM

Beijing/New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday extended his greetings to President Droupadi Murmu on India's 77th Republic Day while reflecting on the pragmatic approach from both countries of prioritising dialogue, confidence-building measures, and regional engagement.

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Pakistan: Conviction of lawyers, journalists and citizens shows dissent will be criminalised

Balochistan transformed into vast prison, larger death cell: Human rights group

Circular debt in Pakistan’s energy sector crosses alarming levels: Report

EU leaders hail 'spectacular celebration' of India's rich history, thank PM Modi

Pakistan: Police arrests former cricketer's son after maid accuses him of rape

Presence of EU leaders at R-Day celebrations underscores growing strength of partnership: PM Modi

Bangladesh missing World Cup part of damage; lack of governance, vision paralysing domestic cricket: Report

Gen Z in Pakistan struggles with inflation, unemployment and growing discontent: Report

'US and India share historic bond': Trump wishes Indians on Republic Day

Have dragon and elephant dance together: Chinese President extends R-Day greetings to India

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