Pakistan's reliance on low-cost Chinese drones limiting military capability: Report

IANS | March 21, 2026 7:22 PM

Colombo, March 21 (IANS) Pakistan, barred from the higher end of the Western defence market, pivoted to China not solely out of strategic alignment but due to constrained choices, an arrangement Beijing has deliberately cultivated. The continued expansion of the relationship despite combat losses underscores Islamabad’s dependence on Beijing for advanced technologies rather than the merits of the systems, a report has highlighted.

Asim Munir has pushed Pakistan into hopeless situation, extrication very difficult: Report

IANS | March 21, 2026 6:35 PM

Islamabad, March 21 (IANS) Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir's "ill-considered decision” to declare war on Afghanistan amid the fragile situation at home has plunged Pakistan into a crisis with little prospect for a swift exit. By conducting airstrikes across the Durand Line, Rawalpindi has placed the Afghan Taliban alongside its long list of adversaries, a report highlighted.

Govt launches carbon market portal at Prakriti 2026 Summit

IANS | March 21, 2026 6:29 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) The Union government, on Saturday, commenced the International Conference on Carbon Markets -- Prakriti 2026 -- bringing together policymakers, industry leaders and global experts to deliberate on carbon markets and climate action.

Jiiva-starrer Jolliya Irrundha Oruthan's shooting wrapped

IANS | March 21, 2026 6:22 PM

Chennai, March 21 (IANS) The makers of director M Rajesh's next full lengthy comedy entertainer, 'Jolliya Irrundha Oruthan', featuring actor Jiiva in the lead, on Saturday announced that shooting for the film had now been wrapped up.