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Pakistan's civil-military compact under fresh strain as veteran leader challenges Munir

IANS | July 18, 2026 8:49 PM

Islamabad, July 18 (IANS) Pakistan's political landscape has long been shaped by one enduring reality: "governments may change, but the military remains the country's most powerful institution". Against that backdrop, Pakistani Islamist leader and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman's open challenge to Army chief Asim Munir represents a striking break from convention, a report has detailed.

Mounting police casualties expose gap in Pakistan’s security structure: Report

IANS | July 18, 2026 8:44 PM

Kabul, July 18 (IANS) The wave of attacks on Pakistani security forces, coupled with the armed groups’ ability to leave the area with a large number of captives, has raised concerns over Pakistan’s preparedness, intelligence, communications and the availability of reinforcements to deal with the threats, a report has stated.

Big jolt to Uddhav Thackeray: LS approves merger of 6 rebel Shiv Sena MPs into Shinde faction

IANS | July 18, 2026 8:42 PM

New Delhi/Mumbai, July 18 (IANS) In a major political development, the Lok Sabha Secretariat on Saturday took a significant decision regarding the six rebel MPs who broke away from the Uddhav Thackeray‑led Shiv Sena to support Eknath Shinde’s faction. The Secretariat has officially approved the merger of this six‑member rebel MP group into Shinde’s Shiv Sena.

Pakistan's attempt to rebuild international image tarnished by years of isolation fails yet again

IANS | July 18, 2026 8:39 PM

Ottawa, July 18 (IANS) Pakistan's recent mediation between the US and Iran reflects a strategy shaped by its own vulnerabilities, aimed at avoiding entanglement in a wider conflict. Amid Islamabad’s defence commitments to Saudi Arabia, the country sought to secure its 900-kilometre border with Iran, and rebuild an international image tarnished by years of isolation, a report has stated.

Dr. Mandaviya unveils mascot Peacko, for BWF World Championships

IANS | July 18, 2026 8:39 PM

New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya and Badminton Association of India (BAI) President and Chief Minister of Assam, Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Saturday unveiled the official mascot, Peacko, and launched the official anthem for the BWF World Championships 2026, marking the final 30-day countdown for badminton's biggest tournament to be held in New Delhi.

Space startup success creating jobs, boosting space economy: ISRO Chairman

IANS | July 18, 2026 8:38 PM

New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) The successful flight test of Vikram-1 marks a ‘historic milestone’ for India's space ecosystem, ISRO Chairman Dr V. Narayanan said on Saturday, highlighting the rapid growth of the country's private space sector and the increasing role of startups in driving the space economy.

Cocos Keeling emerges as key hub in India-Australia maritime partnership: Report

IANS | July 18, 2026 8:25 PM

New Delhi/ Canberra, July 18 (IANS) The Cocos Keeling Islands (CKI) complement India's Andaman and Nicobar Command, which faces the Bay of Bengal and the approaches to the Malacca Strait. Given its location in the eastern Indian Ocean, CKI provides India with a more distributed maritime outlook of the sea lanes, including those linked to the Sunda and Lombok straits, a report has stated.

Suspending all commitments under MoU with US: Iranian minister

IANS | July 18, 2026 8:18 PM

Tehran, July 18 (IANS) Iran has suspended its commitments under the recently-signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United States, country's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, announced on Saturday.

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