Activists condemn Pakistan's repression of Balochistan Independence Day celebrations

IANS | August 11, 2026 8:33 PM

Quetta, Aug 11 (IANS) Balochistan on Tuesday celebrated its Independence Day, continuing an annual tradition that defies what Baloch human rights groups describe as Pakistan’s “illegal occupation” of the region. In an apparent attempt to suppress the celebrations, Pakistani forces imposed a range of restrictions, including an internet shutdown aimed at preventing people from marking the occasion.

Nepal: Eight community projects to be implemented with Indian assistance

IANS | August 11, 2026 8:02 PM

Kathmandu, Aug 11 (IANS) The Embassy of India in Nepal and several Nepali government agencies on Tuesday signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) to implement eight projects in the education, health and agriculture sectors with Indian grant assistance, the Indian Embassy said.