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Pakistan's constitutional amendment signifies major shift in civil-military ties: Report

IANS | November 12, 2025 8:44 PM

Islamabad, Nov 12 (IANS) Pakistan's proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment (PCA) demonstrates not only a structural change to Pakistan's defence system but also a constitutional change in civil-military ties. The amendment, which is being hurried through parliament, introduces changes to Pakistan's judicial and military structure, a report has stated.

EAM Jaishankar holds talks with US Secretary of State Rubio in Canada

IANS | November 12, 2025 8:24 PM

Washington, Nov 12 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a bilateral meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Canada.

Constitutional amendment sparks concerns about future of democratic governance in Pakistan: Report

IANS | November 12, 2025 7:59 PM

Kabul, Nov 12 (IANS) The fragile democracy of Pakistan seems to be entering a new phase as the balance between civilian authority and military dominance tilts further towards the latter, a report highlighted on Wednesday citing the proposed 27th Amendment that has sparked concerns among political political observers, legal experts, and international partners about the future of democratic governance in Pakistan.

MoS Margherita, Cuba's Deputy Prime Ministers discuss strengthening cooperation

IANS | November 12, 2025 7:28 PM

Havana, Nov 12 (IANS) Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita met Cuba's Deputy Prime Ministers Oscar Perez-Oliva Fraga and Eduardo Martinez Diaz in Havana on Wednesday and discussed strengthening cooperation between the two nations in Digital Public Infrastructure, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, cultural exchanges, Early Warning Systems, and development partnerships.

Kabul tells businesses to stop import of ‘inferior’ medicine from Pak, urges alternate routes for trade

IANS | November 12, 2025 6:56 PM

New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Afghanistan has asked its business community to stop importing medicines from Pakistan within three months, alleging it is of inferior quality, and has emphasised that traders seek alternative routes for trade “instead of relying” on Islamabad, say reports.

India, UNDP discuss evolving dynamics in UN system and need for reforms

IANS | November 12, 2025 6:20 PM

New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) India and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Wednesday held discussions on enhancing collaboration between both sides to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and digital transformation.

Pakistan formally entrenches military dominance within constitutional framework: Report

IANS | November 12, 2025 6:01 PM

Colombo, Nov 12 (IANS) Pakistan's 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill formally entrenches the military's dominance within the constitutional framework. The measure presented as a way to increase operational efficiency and inter-service coordination in Pakistan effectively institutionalises military dominance, further ending civilian control over national security and foreign policy, a report has stated.

India 'mother of democracy', steadfast source of inspiration: Botswana President (Ld)

IANS | November 12, 2025 5:34 PM

Gaborone, Nov 12 (IANS) Botswana President, Advocate Duma Gideon Boko on Wednesday hailed India as the "mother of democracy", asserting that New Delhi has been a steadfast source of inspiration and support in the African nation's development journey.

President Murmu, Botswana counterpart agree to expand bilateral ties across key sectors

IANS | November 12, 2025 4:58 PM

Gaborone, Nov 12 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu held a meeting with her Botswana counterpart Duma Gideon Boko at the President's Office in Gaborone on Wednesday as both leaders agreed to expand bilateral cooperation in key sectors, including trade and investment, agriculture, renewable energy, health, education, skill development, defence, and digital technology.

Terror may strike our cities, but will never shake our souls: Israel PM on Delhi blast

IANS | November 12, 2025 3:45 PM

Jerusalem, Nov 12 (IANS) Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday offered condolences to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and people of India over the deadly car blast near Delhi's Red Fort that has claimed several lives and injured many.

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Pakistan's constitutional amendment signifies major shift in civil-military ties: Report

EAM Jaishankar holds talks with US Secretary of State Rubio in Canada

Constitutional amendment sparks concerns about future of democratic governance in Pakistan: Report

MoS Margherita, Cuba's Deputy Prime Ministers discuss strengthening cooperation

Kabul tells businesses to stop import of ‘inferior’ medicine from Pak, urges alternate routes for trade

India, UNDP discuss evolving dynamics in UN system and need for reforms

Pakistan formally entrenches military dominance within constitutional framework: Report

India 'mother of democracy', steadfast source of inspiration: Botswana President (Ld)

President Murmu, Botswana counterpart agree to expand bilateral ties across key sectors

Terror may strike our cities, but will never shake our souls: Israel PM on Delhi blast

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