New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Tourism activity in Pahalgam and the wider Kashmir Valley has shown clear signs of revival this year after the setback from the April 2025 attack by Pakistani terrorists, in which 26 tourists lost their lives.The return of domestic tourists, particularly from economically vibrant states such as Maharashtra, Gujarat and Delhi, has driven a steady rise in visitor numbers. Improved occupancy rates in hotels and transport services reflect strengthening demand, while local …
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Islamabad, April 14 (IANS) Pakistani forces, while conducting counter-terrorism campaigns in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, have many times been accused of using lethal force in ways that have repeatedly killed several innocent civilians, including women and children, a report has revealed. “International human-rights organizations and independent reporting point to airstrikes, drone attacks and ground operations that blur the line between lawful targetting of armed groups and unlawful, or at leas…
Islamabad, April 12 (IANS) Terrorist barbarity continues in Pakistan as the authorities’ approach to the issue is mainly being reactive instead of proactive and efforts have rarely been made to remove the root causes and drivers of terrorism, according to a report. Only military operations cannot deter terrorist attacks, as kinetic gains fail to address the drivers and root causes behind terrorism in Pakistan, the report in Greece-based Directus noted.Pakistan has been ranked at the first spot o…
Athens, March 29 (IANS) Pakistan’s ongoing conflict with Afghanistan could evolve into a prolonged war with severe consequences if Islamabad is allowed to conduct aggressive military operations in Kabul, as such a situation will not only destabilise Afghanistan but also reinforce a pattern of coercive state behaviour that affects international norms, as per a report. “For Western policymakers, the lesson is clear. The conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan can no longer be treated as a second…
Athens, March 20 (IANS) The worsening situation in the Kurram district of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa reflects broader challenges in the country’s periphery, where unresolved disputes, weak institutions and politicised security responses intersect. The prolonged closure of the Thal–Parachinar Road has escalated sectarian violence into a humanitarian emergency, forcing civilians to bear the brunt of administrative inaction, a report said.“For more than three months, the people of Pakistan…
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) India is emerging as a key player in the global semiconductor ecosystem, not because of large chip manufacturing plants, but due to its strong pool of engineering talent and growing design capabilities, a report has said.For years, countries like Taiwan and South Korea have dominated discussions around semiconductor alliances because of their advanced fabrication facilities, while Japan has been known for its strength in materials and equipment.In comparison, India has…
Islamabad, Feb 19 (IANS) The suicide bombing at a mosque in Islamabad on February 6 is a grim indictment of Pakistan’s security policy that has prioritised geopolitical leverage over domestic stability, a report has stated. “While the Pakistani establishment has characteristically pivoted towards a carousel of external culprits – alternating between allegations of an ‘Indian link’, Afghan complicity, and even the internal machinations of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) – the international con…
Athens, Feb 13 (IANS) Pakistan’s decision to join the International Stabilization Force (ISF) for Gaza has resulted in Islamabad facing diplomatic crisis and inviting suspicion from radical Islamist outfits, including Hamas. Pakistan has contended that its participation in ISF for Gaza showed its commitment to Palestinian welfare. However, Pakistan’s decision has sparked opposition domestically and raised questions about Islamabad’s credibility as a supporter of Islamic cause, a report has state…