Pakistan's media landscape worsened in 2025, with journalists and media organisations facing escalating pressure, censorship and punitive state actions, according to a new report by the Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE). The findings, detailed in the Media Freedom Report 2025, hig
New Delhi [India], January 1: The Future and Beyond Conference 2025 brought together leading professionals from the education and HR sectors for a transformative day of dialogue, discovery, and collaboration. Organized by the Victor Manickam Knowledge Group (VMKG) in association with the Vic
India-US ties in 2025 saw public warmth coexist with sharp trade disputes and uncertainty under President Trump. While strategic engagement continued and leaders reaffirmed a "special" partnership, tariffs, differences over Pakistan, and geopolitical pressures strained relations, highlightin
The 2-billion-year-old mountain belt system - Aravalli range spread across Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and Gujarat came into limelight, when the definition of ranges contradicts the public interest.
Trump added that companies are establishing factories and businesses across the country "at a level never seen before" because domestically manufactured products face no tariffs.
New Delhi [India], December 31: In the high-stakes contexts of contemporary asymmetric warfare and urban counterterrorism, the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) continues to pose a significant threat. Although body armour and helmets have historically safeguarded the torso and cranium, the f
Indian steel and aluminium exporters are likely to face sharp pricing pressure in the European market from January 1, 2026, as every shipment entering the European Union will carry a carbon cost under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), according to a report by Global Trade Res
India-US relations in 2025 were marked by mixed signals, with public warmth between leaders overshadowed by rising trade disputes, tariff hikes, and disagreements over mediation claims, even as both sides continued strategic engagement and described the partnership as "special."
A Freedom Network report warns that journalism in Balochistan is in crisis due to intimidation, censorship and poor infrastructure. Journalists face pressure from multiple actors, limited internet access and shrinking media outlets, while women journalists encounter added discrimination and
Global crude oil prices are expected to remain under pressure in 2026 as the global oil market is likely to face a sustained supply surplus, according to a report by ING Bank, a global banking and financial services major.
UNFPA warned that Pakistan's growing population, gender inequality and climate risks require urgent policy changes. The agency urged reforms in planning and financing to reward progress in health, education and equality, while addressing persistent challenges like maternal mortality and unme
Shafqat Munir, Senior Fellow, Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies, said that Bangladesh's first woman Prime Minister, Khaleda Zia, was known for her steely, unwavering resolve and not bowing in the face of pressure.