Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) In a development that has sparked concern across Pakistan’s social landscape, the federal government under Shahbaz Sharif has recently bestowed the rank of Field Marshal – the nation’s highest military title – upon General Asim Munir, the Chief of Army Staff. Officially justified on the … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Pakistan’s enduring economic difficulties are well recognised globally. In recent years, the nation has experienced alarming inflation, an ongoing crisis in foreign exchange reserves, and an overwhelming debt burden. These issues have led to widespread unemployment, increased poverty, and daily hardships for a population already … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) On April 18 this year, a 47-year-old car workshop owner was brutally killed with sticks and bricks as a mob of hundreds stormed his place of worship, while numerous others had to be rescued by police in the city of Karachi, Pakistan. This horrific incident, … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government increased the share of taxes given to states from 32 per cent to 42 per cent after 2015, which naturally led to more funds for states like Tamil Nadu, clarified Amit Malviya, in-charge of BJP’s (Bharatiya Janata Party) National Information … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Chief advisor of Bangladesh’s interim government, Muhammad Yunus was recently on a four-day official visit to China, the first bilateral engagement since assuming power. The Press Secretary of the Chief advisor termed this “the most important visit” by a Bangladesh leader over last five decades, … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The integration of Jammu and Kashmir into the national framework has been marked by a resolute determination and a strong commitment from the region’s populace, despite ongoing attempts by hostile entities to disrupt its socio-political stability. In the late 1980s, Pakistan strategically redirected its militant proxies to incite turmoil in … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) China’s coercive and violently assimilationist policies towards its religious and racial minorities are not unknown. Despite the regular condemnation that it receives from the international community and civil society regarding its egregious violations of human rights, China disregards all opposition and persists unabated on its path. A glaring example of … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) The recent visit of four high-ranking ISI officials, including Director General of Analysis Maj Gen Shahid Amin Afsar, to Dhaka on January 21 marks a significant shift in Bangladesh-Pakistan relations. The two nations, historically estranged since the brutal 1971 Liberation War—wherein Pakistani forces are accused of massacring nearly three million … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) The Union Budget for 2025-26 has maintained fiscal prudence without compromising on the quality of expenditure and the government’s borrowing program has been stable, which is positive for markets, according to an analysis by Bank of Baroda economists. The analysis highlights that the momentum of capital expenditure (Capex) for large … Read more