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Pakistan’s nuclear role weakens global non-proliferation, undermines stability: Report

IANS | January 13, 2026 10:36 PM

London, Jan 13 (IANS) Pakistan’s fragile governance structure, combined with its non-signatory status to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), raises serious doubts about its reliability as a nuclear steward, increasing the risk of leakage and undermining international non-proliferation safeguards, particularly in relation to countries such as Iran, a report said on Tuesday.

US designates Muslim Brotherhood units in Lebanon, Egypt and Jordan

IANS | January 13, 2026 10:36 PM

Washington, Jan 13 (IANS) The United States on Tuesday announced terrorist designations against three chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood in Lebanon, Egypt and Jordan, citing national security concerns and alleged links to militant activity, as part of what it described as an initial step under an executive order issued by President Donald Trump.

Global economy defies trade turmoil, growth to ease: World Bank

IANS | January 13, 2026 9:27 PM

Washington, Jan 13 (IANS) The global economy is showing greater resilience than expected despite historic trade tensions and policy uncertainty, with growth projected to remain broadly steady over the next two years, the World Bank said on Tuesday.

Rights body flags gender-based repression by Pakistani forces across Balochistan

IANS | January 13, 2026 4:07 PM

Quetta, Jan 13 (IANS) A leading human rights organisation on Tuesday expressed serious concern over the sharp rise in gender-based human rights violations across Balochistan in 2025, asserting that the enforced disappearances of Baloch women by Pakistani forces reflect a broader, systematic pattern of repression and collective punishment.

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