CPEC landed Pakistan in $9.5 billion debt trap

IANS | September 22, 2025 1:47 PM

New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) which Islamabad had envisaged as an economic game-changer is actually turning out to be a costly venture as it has failed to achieve its targets and instead landed Pakistan in a $9.5 billion debt trap.

Palestine overshadows UNGA session of world leaders

Arul Louis | September 22, 2025 9:15 AM

United Nations, Sept 22 (IANS) Palestine is overshadowing the General Assembly's annual high-level week when presidents, prime ministers and potentates parade across the hall's green marble podium setting forth their worldview.