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Arrest of 'Aurat March' activists reflects troubling pattern in Pakistan: Report

IANS | March 11, 2026 8:12 PM

Islamabad, March 11 (IANS) The local police authorities in Pakistan's capital Islamabad arrested several 'Aurat March' activists earlier this week who had assembled near the National Press Club to demand gender justice on the eve of International Women's Day. Even those who came to police station for getting information about detained participants were reportedly taken into custody. Such heavy-handedness showcases a troubling pattern in Pakistan, where the constitutional right to peaceful protest is regularly curbed through administrative orders and policing, the country's media has highlighted.

Pakistan witnesses sharp rise in violence against minorities under Asim Munir: Report

IANS | March 11, 2026 8:04 PM

Kabul, March 11 (IANS) Pakistan has witnessed a sharp rise in Sunni radicalisation across the country under the leadership of Army Chief Asim Munir, resulting in escalating violence against religious minorities like Ahmadis and Shias without recourse to justice, a report has detailed.

Japan to begin drawing down oil reserves as early as Monday: PM Takaichi

IANS | March 11, 2026 8:01 PM

Tokyo, March 11 (IANS) Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Wednesday announced that Japan will start releasing its oil reserves as early as next Monday to tackle a possible increase in prices of gasoline and other petroleum products amid the conflict in West Asia, local media reported.

Clear majority for Balen’s party in Nepal expected to boost policy predictability, investor sentiment: Fitch

IANS | March 11, 2026 7:58 PM

Kathmandu, March 11 (IANS) A clear majority secured by the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) in Nepal’s recent parliamentary elections is likely to reduce near-term political uncertainty and improve policy predictability in the Himalayan nation, Fitch Ratings said on Wednesday.

Iran may target tech giants’ offices in Israel, Gulf: Report

IANS | March 11, 2026 7:20 PM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Offices and infrastructure of major US technology companies in Israel and some Gulf countries could come under Iranian attack as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies, according to reports.

EAM Jaishankar and Russian counterpart Lavrov discuss West Asia conflict, bilateral ties

IANS | March 11, 2026 6:54 PM

Moscow/New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a telephonic conversation with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday, discussing West Asia conflict and also expanding bilateral ties.

Iran's Araghchi urges UN to explicitly condemn 'ongoing aggression'

IANS | March 11, 2026 6:35 PM

Tehran, March 11 (IANS) Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, during his recent call with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, emphasised the "serious expectation" of the Iranian government and nation from the Secretary-General and the UN Security Council to adopt "stronger and more responsible positions" in explicitly condemning the "ongoing aggression and crimes committed" in the region, Iran's Foreign Ministry stated on Wednesday.

EAM Jaishankar discusses West Asia conflict with French counterpart Barrot

IANS | March 11, 2026 5:44 PM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar discussed the ongoing conflict in West Asia during a telephonic conversation with his French counterpart Jean-Noel Barrot on Wednesday.

Pakistan's rejection of bill to ban dowry exposes state's reluctance to confront systemic gendered coercion: Report

IANS | March 11, 2026 5:33 PM

Islamabad, March 11 (IANS) Pakistan National Assembly's Standing Committee on Interior recently rejected a bill that sought to ban dowry, terming it as "impractical". With an estimated 2,000 brides killed in Pakistan each year over dowry disputes, the rejection of this legislation is not only a parliamentary setback but also showcases the state's reluctance to systemic gendered coercion disguised as tradition, a report has stated.

Pakistan pursuing strategy of cautious ambiguity amid West Asia conflict: Report

IANS | March 11, 2026 4:57 PM

Islamabad, March 11 (IANS) Pakistan appears to be pursuing a strategy of cautious ambiguity amid ongoing conflict in West Asia. After having officially declared neutrality, reports of logistical facilitation and intelligence cooperation with the United States have sparked perceptions that Islamabad is quietly positioning itself within shifting regional dynamics, a report has highlighted.

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Arrest of 'Aurat March' activists reflects troubling pattern in Pakistan: Report

Pakistan witnesses sharp rise in violence against minorities under Asim Munir: Report

Japan to begin drawing down oil reserves as early as Monday: PM Takaichi

Clear majority for Balen’s party in Nepal expected to boost policy predictability, investor sentiment: Fitch

Iran may target tech giants’ offices in Israel, Gulf: Report

EAM Jaishankar and Russian counterpart Lavrov discuss West Asia conflict, bilateral ties

Iran's Araghchi urges UN to explicitly condemn 'ongoing aggression'

EAM Jaishankar discusses West Asia conflict with French counterpart Barrot

Pakistan's rejection of bill to ban dowry exposes state's reluctance to confront systemic gendered coercion: Report

Pakistan pursuing strategy of cautious ambiguity amid West Asia conflict: Report

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