Beijing, May 9 (IANS) The three cases involving Chinese transnational operations in the United States, United Kingdom and Norway reflect the extensive global reach of Beijing’s campaign of repression aimed… Continue reading China’s transnational repression faces global scrutiny across democracies: Report
Islamabad, May 9 (IANS) Pakistan’s projected rise on the global stage is widely seen as a manufactured narrative designed to hide economic mismanagement, justify authoritarian expansion, and suppress public resistance… Continue reading Facing major internal crisis, Munir using global narrative to consolidate grip over Pakistan
Washington, May 8 (IANS) Pakistan appears to be leveraging a web of lobbyists, intermediaries, and influential business and political figures to secure diplomatic opportunities, particularly in situations where Islamabad’s formal… Continue reading Pakistan’s growing dependence on ‘fixers’ reflects diplomatic failure: Report
Moscow, May 8 (IANS) Russian air defence forces shot down at least 37 drones flying toward Moscow on Friday, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said. Emergency services are working at sites where… Continue reading Russia downs 37 drones over Moscow
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The origins of the Pakistani Armed Forces are rooted in the colonial history of British India. When the Indian subcontinent was partitioned into two sovereign… Continue reading Pakistan: Islamisation of military consolidates under Asim Munir
New York, May 5 (IANS) Human Rights Watch (HRW), a US-based advocacy group, has accused Beijing of imposing Chinese-medium education and ideological indoctrination on kindergarten children as part of its… Continue reading Rights watchdog raises alarm over Chinese language and cultural policies in Tibetan schools
Islamabad, May 5 (IANS) A leading minority rights organisation on Tuesday warned that escalating persecution of religious minorities in Pakistan is no longer a “quiet crisis” but a glaring indictment… Continue reading Pakistan’s escalating minority persecution no longer a ‘quiet crisis’
Washington, May 5 (IANS) US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Air Force Gen. Dan Caine have outlined “Project Freedom” as a limited, defensive military mission aimed… Continue reading ‘Project Freedom’ to protect ‘innocent’ commercial shipping from Iranian aggression in Hormuz: US
Washington, May 5 (IANS) The United States on Tuesday urged its allies to step up and share responsibility for securing the Strait of Hormuz, signalling a push towards a broader… Continue reading US calls allies to secure Hormuz route
Islamabad, May 5 (IANS) Even though the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) recently urged the US government to redesignate Pakistan as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC), the… Continue reading Urgent need for intl response as persecution of Christians rises in Pakistan: Report
Islamabad, May 4 (IANS) The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on Monday expressed grave concern over the shrinking of civic space, the erosion of judicial independence, and deepening insecurity… Continue reading Rights body flags sharp decline in civic space, judicial independence in Pakistan
Islamabad, May 4 (IANS) Pakistan may continue to position itself as a bridge between Washington and Tehran, but such a role cannot be manufactured through publicity or driven by a… Continue reading Credibility concerns mount after Pakistan-mediated talks between US and Iran fail: Report
