Night ban adds to livelihood concerns of Balochistan fishermen

IANS | April 19, 2026 12:34 PM

Islamabad, April 19 (IANS) Nighttime fishing bans have been imposed by the Pakistani authorities across Balochistan's coastal district of Gwadar, further impacting the livelihoods of fishermen, who are already suffering due to repeated restrictions, according to local media reports.

Iran says 'progress' in US talks, but 'far from final discussion'

IANS | April 19, 2026 9:41 AM

Tehran, April 19 (IANS) Iran has indicated that there has been "progress" in its ongoing discussions with the United States, though it stressed that a final agreement is still a long way off, with the current two-week ceasefire due to expire on April 22, according to local media reports on Sunday.