Low risk, high impact: How Khalistanis are soft-launching operations in Punjab
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) The waters in Punjab are being tested by the Khalistani elements once again, and this could be a sign of […]
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Pakistan: Traders hold shutter-down strike in Balochistan over kidnapping incidents
Quetta, Jan 29 (IANS) Traders held a shutter-down strike in Gwadar, Panjgur and Turbat areas of Pakistan’s Balochistan to hold protest against worsening law and […]
South Korea’s unification ministry says DMZ access bills not in conflict with armistice
Seoul, Jan 29 (IANS) South Korea’s unification ministry said on Thursday that pending bills granting the South Korean government control of non-military access to the […]
South Korea’s Defence chief departs for talks with Japanese counterpart in Yokosuka
Seoul, Jan 29 (IANS) South Korea’s Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back departed on Thursday for Japan to hold talks with his Japanese counterpart, Shinjiro Koizumi, to […]
Pak’s double standards exposed: Hamas regroups in Pakistan while Gaza funds fuel LeT, JeM
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Over the last year and a half, dozens of Hamas terrorists have visited Pakistan and taken part in public events. […]
Bangladesh: BNP accuses Jamaat of spreading ‘fascist propaganda’ ahead of elections
Dhaka, Jan 29 (IANS) As political disputes continue to mount ahead of February 12 elections, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Wednesday accused the radical […]
Two more Baloch civilians forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces: Rights group
Quetta, Jan 29 (IANS) As violence against civilians continues to escalate in Balochistan, a leading human rights organisation on Thursday brought to light the enforced […]
Quad, 2+2 lose momentum amid India-US rift: Lawmaker (IANS interview)
Washington, Jan 28 (IANS) Momentum in key India-US security frameworks, including the Quad and the two-plus-two dialogue, is slowing as bilateral strains weigh on confidence-building […]
Concerns rise in Bangladesh over women’s inadequate representation, security before Feb poll: Report
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Bangladesh is witnessing a steady rise in voices expressing concerns over inadequate representation of women in the country’s election process, […]
Bangladesh must urgently reform tariff regime or risk falling behind peers: Report
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Bangladesh could fall behind peer nations and competing economies without radical reforms in tariffs and trade facilitation within five years, […]