Rights body warns of 'democratic backsliding' in Pakistan amid curbs on NGOs

IANS | March 28, 2026 12:15 PM

Islamabad, March 28 (IANS) The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) expressed concern over the continued shrinking of civic space and restrictions on rights-based non-governmental organisations (NGOs) across Punjab province, describing it as a symptom of the democratic backsliding that the country is currently experiencing.

IPL 2026: Ashwin picks CSK's playing XI after MS Dhoni's injury

IANS | March 28, 2026 12:06 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has picked his strongest playing XI with Impact Player options for the five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) after their stalwart MS Dhoni was subsequently ruled out for the first two weeks of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, which will commence on Saturday.

Baloch group claims coordinated attacks on Pakistani forces, telecom sites in Balochistan

IANS | March 28, 2026 11:51 AM

Quetta, March 28 (IANS) The Balochistan Liberation Front has claimed responsibility for a series of coordinated attacks targeting telecommunications infrastructure and a Frontier Corps (FC) post across Balochistan, reportedly causing casualties among security personnel and significant material damage, according to local media reports on Saturday.