US should reconsider approach towards Pakistan due to rigged elections, support for terror groups: Report

IANS | September 29, 2025 9:05 PM

Washington, Sep 29 (IANS) As the US administration continues to boost its ties with Pakistan, it seems that the Pakistani military has yet again rigged the country's national election, a report highlighted on Monday. The US administration, it said, should reconsider its approach with the Pakistani authorities due to its "rigged, undemocratic elections" and support for Islamic terror groups, corruption and systemic persecution of ethnic and religious minorities, it stated.

Canada declares Lawrence Bishnoi gang as terrorist entity

IANS | September 29, 2025 7:36 PM

Ottawa, Sep 29 (IANS) The Canadian government on Monday officially designated the Bishnoi gang led by dreaded gangster Lawrence Bishnoi as a terrorist organisation while citing its involvement in murder, shootings, arson, and spreading terror through extortion and intimidation.

PoK: Two killed, 22 injured as clashes erupt amid massive protests against Pak govt

IANS | September 29, 2025 7:29 PM

Islamabad, Sep 29 (IANS) As least two people were killed and 22 others injured during violent clashes that erupted amid ongoing protests against the occupying Pakistani government in Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, on Monday. Several reports indicated that the gangs supported by Pakistan army and the ISI-backed Muslim Conference were seen firing on people who were demanding their basic rights in the PoK.