Pakistan airlines engineers protest over unfair treatment, safety issues

IANS | November 10, 2025 7:49 PM

Islamabad, Nov 10 (IANS) For about a year, engineers working at Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), represented by the Society of Aircraft Engineers of Pakistan (SAEP), have been raising concerns over what they call unfair treatment and safety concerns within the airline. However, the matter recently turned into a protest, causing flight disruption and suspension of a few SAEP officials.

Renewed Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions highlight fragile equilibrium of South and Central Asia: Report

IANS | November 10, 2025 7:43 PM

Tashkent, Nov 10 (IANS) The renewed tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan - marked by border incidents, suspended peace negotiations and increasing security concerns - have once again drawn attention to the fragile equilibrium of South and Central Asia. These developments, often portrayed as a result of historical rivalry, also showcase Pakistan's ongoing struggle to balance domestic governance challenges with complex regional obligations, a report has stated.

India and Vietnam reaffirm commitment to strengthen defence cooperation

IANS | November 10, 2025 7:33 PM

Hanoi, Nov 10 (IANS) Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh called on Vietnam's Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang on the sidelines of the 15th India–Vietnam Defence Policy Dialogue in Hanoi on Monday as both countries vowed to bolster defence cooperation across key areas.

President Murmu pays tribute at memorial of Angola's first President Neto in Luanda

IANS | November 10, 2025 6:44 PM

Luanda, Nov 10 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Monday visited the Fortaleza de São Miguel, the fortress that houses the Museum of the Armed Forces at Luanda, during her ongoing visit to Angola. The museum narrates the story of Angola’s long and complex military history including its colonial period and struggle for independence.

197 Indian nationals repatriated to India from Thailand via IAF flights

IANS | November 10, 2025 6:33 PM

Bangkok, Nov 10 (IANS) The Indian Embassy in Thailand said on Monday that 197 Indian nationals have been repatriated to India from Mae Sot by two special flights operated by the Indian Air Force (IAF). The Indian nationals deported on Monday were detained in Mae Sot after they had entered Thailand from Myanmar's Myawaddy, where they were allegedly working in the cyber scam-centres.

Delegation of Qatar leadership centre on maiden visit to India

IANS | November 10, 2025 6:16 PM

New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) Hailing the strategic partnership between the two countries, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday welcomed a delegation of Qatar leadership centre on their first visit to India. Secretary (CPV & OIA) Arun K Chatterjee welcomed the visiting delegation and shared with them perspectives regarding Strategic Partnership between the two nations.

Human development indicators continue to worsen in Pakistan: UNDP

IANS | November 10, 2025 4:42 PM

New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) Representatives of the UNDP, IMF and World Bank have painted a grim picture of Pakistan's economy as the human development indicators continue to worsen amid weak governance in a country that is surviving on bailouts from multilateral agencies such as the latter two.