Pakistan making desperate attempts to influence intl coverage of its governance failures: Report

IANS | March 18, 2026 4:37 PM

Islamabad, March 18 (IANS) Pakistan's habit to control media internally seems to be evolving into an effort to influence independent media in other parts of the world, a report has indicated highlighting Islamabad's growing efforts to deliberately suppress independent, fact based reporting that exposes its internal contradictions, security failures, and political vulnerabilities.

India donates ship spares to Seychelles Defence Forces

IANS | March 18, 2026 4:13 PM

Port Victoria, March 18 (IANS) India on Wednesday donated ship spares to the Seychelles Defence Forces, highlighting New Delhi's MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) vision for inclusive, cooperative, and sustainable security and growth across regions.

Pakistan’s weak production base threatens economic recovery: Report

IANS | March 18, 2026 3:40 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Pakistan’s claims of economic stabilisation and recovery are facing growing scepticism, with experts warning that deep-rooted structural weaknesses -- particularly a deteriorating production base -- continue to undermine the country’s economic outlook, a report has said.