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Torrential rains once again expose chaotic and fragmented goverance of Karachi: Report

IANS | August 24, 2025 6:41 PM

Karachi, Aug 24 (IANS) The recent torrential rains have once again exposed the chaotic and fragmented governance of Karachi, with the widespread flooding reviving the confusion on which agency or municipal body is responsible for basic services, further causing anger among people and leading to debates regarding how the city is governed, as per a report.

Anti-Taliban gathering meet scheduled to take place in Pakistan on Aug 25-26 gets postponed

Saurabh Sharma | August 24, 2025 4:59 PM

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) As New Delhi expands its diplomatic footprints in Kabul vis-a-vis the ruling Taliban in Afghanistan, rumours are abuzz that the all-powerful military and ISI in Islamabad are feeling the heat of this engagement and are not happy with the improvement of ties between its two neighbours.

Pakistan: Court extends physical remand of Baloch activists, Mahrang Baloch says "movement will not stop with imprisonment"

IANS | August 24, 2025 2:51 PM

Quetta, Aug 24 (IANS) The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Quetta has approved an additional 15-day physical remand of Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leaders, including prominent activist Mahrang Baloch, already in custody.

1971 genocide issue resolved long ago, says Pak foreign minister during Bangladesh visit

IANS | August 24, 2025 2:43 PM

Dhaka, Aug 24 (IANS) Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has asserted that three unresolved matters between Islamabad and Dhaka, including the long-standing demand for an apology over the 1971 genocide, have been resolved twice in the past, local media reported on Sunday.

Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka arrives in New Delhi for first official visit

IANS | August 24, 2025 8:03 AM

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) Prime Minister of Fiji, Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka, arrived at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in New Delhi on Sunday, marking the beginning of his first official three-day visit to India.

Russia downs 160 Ukrainian drones in last 24 hours: Defence ministry

IANS | August 24, 2025 6:46 AM

Moscow, Aug 24 (IANS) Russia said that over the past 24 hours, it shot down four Ukrainian guided aerial bombs and 160 drones.

Unrest deepens in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan as police revolt over unpaid allowances

IANS | August 23, 2025 8:12 PM

Islamabad, Aug 23 (IANS) Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) remains gripped by escalating unrest as police personnel protesting over delayed allowances and benefits have met with suspensions and salary halts, a report cited.

Uyghurs endure arbitrary torture, forced labour, pervasive surveillance under Chinese authorities: Report

IANS | August 23, 2025 8:10 PM

Beijing, Aug 23 (IANS) Subjected to systematic repression through mass arbitrary detentions, torture, forced labour, pervasive surveillance enabled by advanced technological systems, and severe restrictions on religious as well as cultural freedoms, China's Uyghur population in the Xinjiang region continues to face extremely dire conditions, a report cited on Saturday.

Rights activist accuses Pakistani forces of killing four Baloch civilians in fabricated encounter

IANS | August 23, 2025 8:09 PM

Quetta, Aug 23 (IANS) Leading Baloch human rights defender, Mir Yar Baloch on Saturday accused the Pakistani forces of cold-blooded murder of four civilians in Balochistan.

Bangladesh beginning to speak against treasonous acts of Yunus regime: Report

IANS | August 23, 2025 8:08 PM

Dhaka, Aug 23 (IANS) Bangladesh has been gripped by a climate of fear and anarchy since August 2024 as the unconstitutional regime led by Muhammad Yunus has consistently demonstrated the attributes of fascism, driving the country deeper into crisis, a report cited on Saturday.

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Torrential rains once again expose chaotic and fragmented goverance of Karachi: Report

Anti-Taliban gathering meet scheduled to take place in Pakistan on Aug 25-26 gets postponed

Pakistan: Court extends physical remand of Baloch activists, Mahrang Baloch says "movement will not stop with imprisonment"

1971 genocide issue resolved long ago, says Pak foreign minister during Bangladesh visit

Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka arrives in New Delhi for first official visit

Russia downs 160 Ukrainian drones in last 24 hours: Defence ministry

Unrest deepens in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan as police revolt over unpaid allowances

Uyghurs endure arbitrary torture, forced labour, pervasive surveillance under Chinese authorities: Report

Rights activist accuses Pakistani forces of killing four Baloch civilians in fabricated encounter

Bangladesh beginning to speak against treasonous acts of Yunus regime: Report

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