Asim Munir’s multi-front gamble backfires as PoK unrest spreads globally

Vicky Nanjappa | June 8, 2026 1:46 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) For Field Marshal Asim Munir, it is becoming a classic case of trying to bite off more than he can chew. Seeking to divert attention from the major setback and embarrassment inflicted by the Indian armed forces during Operation Sindoor, Munir appears to have opened multiple fronts simultaneously, widening the scope of his challenges.

Afghanistan: UN expresses concern over detention of women in Herat

IANS | June 8, 2026 1:34 PM

Kabul, June 8 (IANS) The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has voiced concern over the detention of women by Taliban authorities in Herat for alleged non-compliance with dress requirements, stressing that the action raises serious human rights concerns.

'Cooking is nearly impossible': People in Pakistan's Hyderabad on gas outages

IANS | June 8, 2026 12:37 PM

Islamabad, June 8 (IANS) People in Hyderabad city of Pakistan's Sindh province have not been receiving gas supply during the nine-hour daily schedule announced by the gas utility, sparking concern among residents, especially women, who are struggling to manage household work amid scorching heat, local media reported on Monday.