China condemns Balochistan attacks, says it will always support Pakistan in combatting terrorism
Apart from China, the US, European Union, Iran and several other countries have also condemned the attacks.
National affairs
South Korean ruling party whip urges passage of bills on US investment, DMZ control
The US investment bill is among a slew of pending bills in the 22nd National Assembly, which has been slower than usual to process bills, according to Democratic Party Floor…
Erasing polio: Dawn
Polio eradication is not a technical impossibility. It is a test of governance. If 2026 is to mark the beginning of the end, Pakistan must match its campaign scale with political…
A tough fiscal test awaits Bangladesh’s next government
The incoming government will have to make austerity a top priority at the leadership level for fiscal consolidation, says the writer.
Overseas media criticise Japanese parties’ plans to lower consumption tax
Foreign media are concerned that amid increasing government expenditures for social security, Japan would lose a huge amount of revenue and the nation’s fiscal condition would…
Nepal Prime Minister Karki hints at possibility of elections in two phases
However, she rules out speculations of postponement of the March 5 polls.
Indonesia President Prabowo hints at harsh world politics challenging country’s non-alignment policy
The President also warned that Indonesia is standing in a precarious position amid mounting tensions between rival global powers and the looming risk of a world war, drawing on…
Japan deep-sea drilling ship extracts rare earth mud; a major breakthrough for domestic supply
Following this success, Japan plans a full-scale test excavation in February 2027, aiming to recover up to 350 tons of mud per day.
Indonesia imports 1,300 cows from Australia in ambitious dairy plan
The centrepiece of a free meals program covering 83 million children and expectant mothers, the plan calls for imports of a million dairy cows over five years to boost numbers…
China, UN warn of terror spillover from Afghanistan into Pakistan
At a briefing in New York, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said the UN remained committed to four key objectives in Afghanistan, while voicing frustration over the…