Pakistan: Former ISI chief Faiz Hameed sentenced to 14 years of imprisonment

IANS | December 11, 2025 5:58 PM

Islamabad, Dec 11 (IANS) Pakistan's former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief Faiz Hameed has been sentenced to 14 years of rigorous imprisonment after he was found guilty on multiple charges by a military court, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced on Thursday, local media reported.

Medical Parliamentarians flag treatment crisis of rare diseases with PM

IANS | December 11, 2025 5:55 PM

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) Access to Enzyme Replacement Therapy (ERT) for children and adults suffering from rare life-threatening diseases is facing significant delays, increasing the risk of death, said the Indian Medical Parliamentarians’ Forum (IMPF), a team of 45 members of parliament who are also medical professionals, on Thursday.

Pakistan’s deepening HIV crisis exposes failure to enforce basic health standards: Report

IANS | December 11, 2025 5:45 PM

Islamabad, Dec 11 (IANS) The deepening HIV crisis in Pakistan is not only a medical emergency but also demonstrates institutional rot and showcases the consequences of years of neglect, the failure to implement basic health standards and the human cost of corruption. According to regional data, Pakistan, with a sharp increase in HIV cases, is ranked second among nations in the Asia-Pacific, a report has stated.

Gujarat CM unveils major digital governance initiatives

IANS | December 11, 2025 5:45 PM

Ahmedabad, Dec 11 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the Regional AI Impact Conference at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, affirming that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visionary leadership, Artificial Intelligence has evolved from a technology tool into a national mission for progress.

Anti-India sentiment now domestic State policy for Pakistani Army: Report

IANS | December 11, 2025 5:34 PM

Islamabad, Dec 11 (IANS) Anti-India sentiment is now squarely a domestic state policy for the Pakistani Army rather than an international issue as Field Marshal Asim Munir continues to work towards achieving his goal of constant militarization of the Pakistani hybrid state, a report detailed on Thursday.