Pakistan backing exiled Afghan opposition to counter Taliban: Report

IANS | October 21, 2025 7:31 PM

Islamabad, Oct 21 (IANS) Pakistan is planning to conduct another proxy war in its decades-long involvement in Afghanistan with several recent media reports suggesting that Islamabad is planning to allow the Afghanistan opposition to open an office on its territory, a move viewed as a direct attempt to undermine the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, a report has revealed.

Pakistani military elite chooses profit and privilege over public service

IANS | October 21, 2025 6:36 PM

Colombo, Oct 21 (IANS) Pakistan military elite's behaviour is similar to that of the colonial masters as its top brass has built sprawling business empires through entities like the Fauji Foundation and Army Welfare Trust, often choosing profit and privilege over public service, a report has stated.

How European Union trade bolsters Russia’s war chest

IANS | October 21, 2025 5:28 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Despite public declarations of solidarity with Kyiv, Europe’s ongoing trade with Russia, especially in energy, continues to funnel billions of euros into Moscow’s war effort. This raises questions about the duality of Europe’s approach, according to a new report.

EAM Jaishankar congratulates new Japanese Foreign Minister

IANS | October 21, 2025 4:29 PM

New Delhi/Tokyo Oct 21 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Tuesday congratulated Motegi Toshimitsu on his appointment as Japan's Foreign Minister, emphasising that he is looking forward to working together to advance Special Strategic and Global Partnership between two nations.