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Governor's rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa marks escalation in Pak's struggle between civilian authority, military: Report

IANS | October 29, 2026 2:25 PM

Islamabad, Oct 29 (IANS) The federal government's decision to impose governor's rule and emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has sparked concerns about human rights, civilian authority, and democracy in Pakistan. Aqil Shah, a political scientist at Georgetown University, stated that the emergency and governor's rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa marks a significant escalation in Pakistan’s struggle between civilian authority and the military, a report has detailed.

India, Thailand discuss strengthening ties in trade, commerce and investment

IANS | October 29, 2026 1:44 PM

Bangkok, Oct 29 (IANS) India and Thailand on Thursday held discussions on further strengthening ties in various sectors, including trade, commerce and investment.

18,000 Iranian cargo containers stuck at Pakistani ports over huge fees: Report

IANS | October 29, 2026 1:37 PM

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Thousands of containers belonging to Iranian cargo owners remain stranded at Pakistani ports as transport sector representatives report that cumulative storage fees, container demurrage, and overland transport costs for certain shipments have surpassed $25,000, making their clearance economically unviable, according to a report published in Iranwire news portal.

Pakistan’s economic recovery narrative based on fudged figures: Report

IANS | October 29, 2026 1:32 PM

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) The latest figures released by Pakistan’s National Accounts Committee contradict the government’s earlier narrative that the country’s economy has stabilised, according to a new report.

Pakistan: Five killed, 27 injured after bus plunges into drain in Punjab province

IANS | October 29, 2026 1:21 PM

Islamabad, Oct 29 (IANS) At least five people were killed and 27 others injured after a passenger bus veered into a drain in Hafizabad district of Pakistan's Punjab province on Thursday, local media reported, citing Rescue 1122.

INS Sahyadri sails out for sea phase of India-South Korea naval exercise in Busan

IANS | October 29, 2026 12:37 PM

Busan, Oct 29 (IANS) In a step towards strengthening maritime cooperation, Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sahyadri sailed out for the sea phase of the India-Republic of Korea Navy (IN-RoKN) bilateral exercise on Thursday, following a series of training engagements with the South Korean Navy's guided missile destroyer ROKS Munmu The Great in Busan.

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Governor's rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa marks escalation in Pak's struggle between civilian authority, military: Report

India, Thailand discuss strengthening ties in trade, commerce and investment

18,000 Iranian cargo containers stuck at Pakistani ports over huge fees: Report

Pakistan’s economic recovery narrative based on fudged figures: Report

Pakistan: Five killed, 27 injured after bus plunges into drain in Punjab province

INS Sahyadri sails out for sea phase of India-South Korea naval exercise in Busan

Hindu man stabbed to death in Bangladesh; homes of 3 Hindu families vandalised

India's counter-terrorism strategies shaped by cross-border security challenges, says Rajnath Singh

More women in armed forces can lead to greater protection for females in conflict areas: India at UN

US highlights India's cooperation against scams

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