Asia

Pakistan’s export paralysis deepens as policy missteps block comp

Pakistan's exports have remained stuck in the USD 25-30 billion band for nearly twenty years, even as regional competitors surge ahead. During this period, Bangladesh's exports have exceeded USD 50 billion, and Vietnam's have surpassed USD 350 billion. This widening gulf stems not from global disruptions but from Pakistan's own policy decisions, which have made exporting increasingly risky, expensive, and unprofitable, as reported by Dawn.

2026-01-15T09:16:06.148321+00:00 IST

Commonwealth Speakers’ meeting reaffirms democratic ties

foundation linking Commonwealth countries across regions. Canada's role in founding the organization of Commonwealth Speakers was also emphasized, underlining the long-standing institutional relationship between the two nations.

2026-01-15T08:46:57.276964+00:00 IST

Om Birla urges collective action against technological misuse

During his address at the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC), 2026, at Parliament House, Birla highlighted the impact of technology and expressed hope that the conference would lead to in-depth discussions and concrete policy decisions on the responsible use of AI and social media in democratic institutions.

2026-01-15T08:20:42.210301+00:00 IST

Karachi protest highlights one-year police stalemate

According to The Express Tribune, five-year-old Aliyan and six-year-old Ali Raza vanished on January 14, 2025, and despite multiple assurances, meetings and "active investigation" claims by officials, the families say no credible development has emerged.

2026-01-15T08:17:42.068787+00:00 IST

Yamato Logistics India launches major logistics centre in Haryana

Prosperity of the city center is expanding to suburb area. Yamato Logistics India contributes to transportation among city and suburb area. Nearby highway in Haryana state's big logistic center was launched.

2026-01-15T07:48:11.147438+00:00 IST

Russian scientists develop method to boost effect of Antibiotics

According to the researchers, the newly developed approach allows for the incorporation of multiple aminomethyl groups into biologically active molecules. These groups function as pharmacophore elements, which play a critical role in determining how effectively a drug interacts with cancer cells. By strengthening these key fragments, the therapeutic impact of anti-tumour medicines can be significantly amplified.

2026-01-15T07:15:45.376947+00:00 IST

Baloch woman reported missing after alleged detention by Pakistan

A new case of alleged enforced disappearance has emerged from Balochistan, as another Baloch woman was reportedly picked up by Pakistani security forces in Hub Chowki, further intensifying public outrage over the increasing number of women who have gone missing under similar circumstances.

2026-01-15T07:01:40.771258+00:00 IST

"India strongly advocating for interests of Global South":PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that India is strongly advocating for the interests of the Global South on every global platform, highlighting the country's consistent placement of the region's concerns at the heart of the global agenda.

2026-01-15T06:54:15.067607+00:00 IST

PM Modi: India turns diversity into democratic strength

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday stated that India has turned its vast diversity into a cornerstone of its democratic strength, noting that the country's strong democratic institutions and processes ensured that democracy was stable, efficient, and capable of operating at a large scale--all simultaneously.

2026-01-15T06:17:29.563740+00:00 IST

Pakistan’s expanding campaign of transnational repression

Within Pakistan, the state has mobilized anti-terror legislation, military trials, and expanded censorship to stifle criticism. Anti-terror laws have been used as tools against members of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, while online spaces face increasing surveillance and restrictions. Despite these measures, Pakistan's sizable diaspora community abroad has become a focal point in Islamabad's efforts to deter opposition.

2026-01-15T06:09:08.124621+00:00 IST

Nation stands in eternal gratitude to the army and their families

Army Day is celebrated on 15 January every year in India, in recognition of Lieutenant General Kodandera M. Cariappa's (later who became Field Marshal ) taking over as the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army from General Francis Roy Bucher, the last British Commander-in-Chief of India, on 15 January 1949.

2026-01-15T05:46:05.379094+00:00 IST

PM Modi arrives at Parliament to inaugurate 28th CSPOC

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived on Thursday at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan for the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC), 2026, where he will inaugurate the conference and address the gathering.

2026-01-15T05:30:01.415360+00:00 IST

Iran faces international outcry as protester’s execution looms

Soltani, a shopkeeper from the city of Fardis near Tehran, was arrested early this month during nationwide protests triggered by economic hardship and political dissatisfaction. Rights groups say he was convicted on charges related to the demonstrations and sentenced to death in what critics call an extremely rapid process that denied him access to legal counsel.

2026-01-15T05:21:03.419823+00:00 IST

LS Speaker, delegations arrive for 28th CSPOC

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla arrived at the Parliament House on Thursday for the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC), 2026.

2026-01-15T05:09:53.701449+00:00 IST

Canada softens tone on China under new government

Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand on Wednesday signalled a softening in Ottawa's stance towards China, highlighting that the country now operates under a "new government with a new prime minister, a new foreign policy, and a new geopolitical environment."

2026-01-15T04:40:26.248948+00:00 IST

PM Modi to inaugurate 28th Commonwealth Speakers’ Conference

Preparations are underway at the Parliament House Complex in the national capital on Thursday as it gears up to host the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC), which will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan.

2026-01-15T03:57:00.900952+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects 9 sorties of PLA aircraft, 11 vessels

The Ministry of National Defence also added that all of the sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, southwestern and eastern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).

2026-01-15T01:31:36.038234+00:00 IST

India highlights growing ties with Slovakia at National Day

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Secretary (West) Sibi George represented India at the National Day reception of the Slovak Republic hosted by the Embassy of Slovakia in New Delhi on Wednesday.

2026-01-14T20:53:47.525943+00:00 IST

‘Unilateral actions by US pushed world toward a breakdown': Iran

The Iranian Embassy in India on Wednesday issued a strongly worded statement on the decision by the United States to withdraw from key global bodies and the "imposition of unfair tariffs", saying that Washington's decisions have pushed the world towards a breakdown of global norms.

2026-01-14T19:50:42.754102+00:00 IST

Om Birla meets Sri Lanka Parliament Speaker

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday met Sri Lanka Parliament Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne on the sidelines of the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC).

2026-01-14T19:26:28.264884+00:00 IST

Om Birla meets Zambia National Assembly Speaker

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla met Nelly Butete Kashumba Mutti, Speaker of the National Assembly of Zambia, on the sidelines of the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC).

2026-01-14T19:24:15.500055+00:00 IST