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Pakistan Human Rights Commission exposes state crackdown on media freedom

The rights body said the removal of senior journalist Munizae Jahangir's long-running television programme is not an isolated incident but reflects a broader pattern of restrictions on independent journalism.

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World July 24, 2026 · 7:20 pm

“Cost will go up for US”: USISPF Chief warns against proposed tariffs on Indian generic drugs

The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) President and CEO Mukesh Aghi on Friday said that India should remain focused on expanding pharmaceutical…

World July 24, 2026 · 7:15 pm

Bangladesh: Parliament Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed assumes duties as acting President

Bangladesh Parliament Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed has assumed duties as Acting President following Mohammed Shahabuddin's resignation due to severe health issues. Shahabuddin,…

World July 24, 2026 · 7:07 pm

“Position remains unchanged”: India rebuffs Pakistan’s ASEAN comments, reaffirms Indus Waters Treaty abeyance

India on Friday firmly rejected Pakistan's remarks at the ASEAN forum, affirming the Indus Waters Treaty stays in abeyance until Islamabad halts…

World July 24, 2026 · 6:19 pm

India-US “economic partnership continues” to grow despite pending trade deal: USISPF CEO Mukesh Aghi

US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mukesh Aghi on Friday said that the economic partnership between India…

World July 24, 2026 · 6:17 pm

India-US relationship “moving in right direction”: says USISPF Chief Mukesh Aghi

During the ASEAN and Quad meetings in Manila, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss…

World July 24, 2026 · 5:45 pm

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin resigns citing health concerns

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin has resigned, citing severe health complications. Under the constitution, Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed will serve as interim president…