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Ex-Pakistani minister calls for creating panel to examine cases of forced conversion, marriage of minor girls

IANS | April 5, 2026 3:32 PM

Islamabad, April 5 (IANS) All Pakistan Minorities Alliance chairman and former federal minister for national harmony and minorities affairs, Paul Jacob Bhatti, has urged the government to establish an independent parliamentary commission to analyse cases of forced religious conversion and marriage of minor girls, local media reported.

Pakistan's military behaves more like mercenary force: Report

IANS | April 5, 2026 3:26 PM

Tel Aviv, April 5 (IANS) Pakistan's attempt to project itself as a mediator in the ongoing tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran has come under scrutiny, a report in The Times of Israel read, highlighting Islamabad's complex historical role and strategic contradictions.

India's role seen as vital to bolster Bangladesh-Nepal economic ties

IANS | April 5, 2026 3:05 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Nepal's first billionaire, Binod K Chaudhary, has said that Bangladesh and Nepal could strengthen economic ties in energy and cross-border trade, with closer regional cooperation involving India.

BJP, Cong slam Pak Defence Minister's 'Kolkata as potential target' remark

IANS | April 5, 2026 2:46 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress on Sunday lashed out at Pakistan after its Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warned India that in case of any future conflict between the neighbouring countries, the rogue nation will strike West Bengal's capital Kolkata. Asif had also accused India of planning a "false flag operation" against Pakistan.

RSP's Dol Prasad Aryal elected Speaker of Nepal's House of Representatives

IANS | April 5, 2026 1:45 PM

Kathmandu, April 5 (IANS) Dol Prasad Aryal, vice-president of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), was declared elected Speaker of Nepal's House of Representatives after emerging as the sole nominee for the post.

77 killed, over 100 injured in Afghanistan floods since March 26: Govt officials

IANS | April 5, 2026 1:25 PM

Kabul, April 5 (IANS) At least 77 people were killed, and 137 others were injured in floods that swept across several provinces of Afghanistan between March 26 and April 4, local media reported on Sunday, quoting disaster management officials.

Pakistani traders warn of protest if rise in petroleum prices not withdrawn

IANS | April 5, 2026 1:00 PM

Islamabad, April 5 (IANS) Traders in Pakistan have warned the government of a nationwide protest if the hike in petroleum prices is not withdrawn, while also calling for an end to the ongoing crackdown on bakers (naanbai), local media reported on Sunday.

We got him: Trump on rescue of second crew member of US jet downed in Iran (Ld)

IANS | April 5, 2026 11:35 AM

New York, April 5 (IANS) The second crew member of a US plane that was shot down by Iran has been rescued in a military operation deep inside that country, President Donald Trump said on Sunday.

US rescues missing fighter jet pilot in Iran, confirms Trump

IANS | April 5, 2026 10:04 AM

Washington, April 5 (IANS) President Donald Trump on Sunday confirmed that a second US crew member from a downed F-15E Strike Eagle in Iran has been successfully recovered, following what he described as one of the most daring search and rescue missions in American military history.

Hormuz crisis hits economy across world: Report

IANS | April 5, 2026 7:07 AM

Washington, April 5 (IANS) The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered a widening global economic shock as energy markets reel from supply disruptions, according to a report.

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Ex-Pakistani minister calls for creating panel to examine cases of forced conversion, marriage of minor girls

Pakistan's military behaves more like mercenary force: Report

India's role seen as vital to bolster Bangladesh-Nepal economic ties

BJP, Cong slam Pak Defence Minister's 'Kolkata as potential target' remark

RSP's Dol Prasad Aryal elected Speaker of Nepal's House of Representatives

77 killed, over 100 injured in Afghanistan floods since March 26: Govt officials

Pakistani traders warn of protest if rise in petroleum prices not withdrawn

We got him: Trump on rescue of second crew member of US jet downed in Iran (Ld)

US rescues missing fighter jet pilot in Iran, confirms Trump

Hormuz crisis hits economy across world: Report

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