Amid India-Pakistan hostilities, Islamabad tells Washington full-blown crisis may jeopardise Afghan peace talks
5 years, 10 months ago

Amid India-Pakistan hostilities, Islamabad tells Washington full-blown crisis may jeopardise Afghan peace talks

Firstpost  

The United States is trying to prevent simmering tensions between India and Pakistan from impacting a third country: Afghanistan, where a fragile peace push is underway to try to end more than 17 years of war with Taliban insurgents. Senior US officials told Reuters that as the United States spoke with senior Pakistani officials, emphasising the need to lower the risk of conflict with India, Islamabad privately offered warnings on Afghanistan. Pakistani officials said their ability to support Afghan peace talks could be in jeopardy in the event of a full-blown crisis, US officials said, speaking on condition of anonymity. The Pakistani official in Washington said Pakistan had not been focused on Afghanistan since tensions with India increased last month, and it would have implications for peace talks. Dan Feldman, a former U.S. special representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, said many of the Pakistani officials who dealt with India were also responsible for Afghanistan, and that tensions could impact peace talks.

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Pakistan was never a technical ally of US, says White House
1 day, 1 hour ago

Pakistan was never a technical ally of US, says White House

Firstpost  

In response to a question on the Joe Biden administration’s efforts to revitalise the US-Pakistan alliance, the White House said that Pakistan has never been an ally of the United States The White House has said that Pakistan was never an ally of the United States. At a press conference in Washington DC, White House National Security Spokesperson John Kirby …

Pakistan, a breeder of terror, fears death by bleeding at the hands of Frankenstein it created
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2 days, 4 hours ago

Pakistan, a breeder of terror, fears death by bleeding at the hands of Frankenstein it created

Firstpost  

Despite Pakistan Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir’s assertion of his country’s commitment to combating terrorism, his Indian counterpart, General Upendra Dwivedi, exposed Pakistan’s hypocrisy by stating that 80 per cent of terrorists killed in Jammu and Kashmir in 2024 are of Pakistani origin Pakistan’s stance on terrorism has often drawn attention worldwide. ‘Epicentre’ of terrorism India has consistently exposed …

A shocker for Pakistan? Here’s how India-Afghan Taliban reshape ties with first high-level talks | Explained
1 week ago

A shocker for Pakistan? Here’s how India-Afghan Taliban reshape ties with first high-level talks | Explained

India TV News  

The geopolitical equations in South Asia seem to be realigning in a way that India appears to benefit more than archrivals Pakistan. India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's recent meeting with Afghan Taliban's acting Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi in Dubai has long-term ramifications. It was the first high-level meeting between both countries and a significant one, particularly when it …

With Trump looming, Pakistan braces for foreign policy challenges in 2025
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1 week, 1 day ago

With Trump looming, Pakistan braces for foreign policy challenges in 2025

Al Jazeera  

Analysts predict a tough year, as Islamabad prepares for more US belligerence towards China, the closest Pakistan ally. “Pakistan must skillfully navigate mounting pressure from Beijing for a ‘Joint Security Mechanism’, essentially putting Chinese security personnel on Pakistani territory which, in turn, would make them the target of militants complicating existing security measures,” Faisal told Al Jazeera. Hassan Abbas, professor …

Allies to adversaries: The deteriorating Pakistan-Afghanistan relations | Explained
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Allies to adversaries: The deteriorating Pakistan-Afghanistan relations | Explained

India TV News  

After the Taliban toppled the democratic government in Afghanistan in 2021, it was Pakistan which celebrated the occasion the most, expecting that a new bloc would come into the fore, garnering the attention of the entire world, and thus the region would gain prominence. Pakistan's support to Afghan Taliban For nearly two decades, the Afghan Taliban fought the US-led coalition …

Why are relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan so tense?
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Why are relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan so tense?

Al Jazeera  

Afghanistan hits several targets in Pakistan in retaliation for air strikes last week. The Afghan Ministry of Defence says it has carried out several strikes in Pakistan in retaliation for an attack last week. It says several attacks on its territory have been launched from Afghan soil – a charge Taliban officials in Kabul deny. Presenter: James Bays Guests: Syed …

Pakistan air strikes in Afghanistan spark Taliban warning of retaliation
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Pakistan air strikes in Afghanistan spark Taliban warning of retaliation

Al Jazeera  

The first cross-border strike inside Afghanistan since March came after a spate of attacks by the Pakistan Taliban. Islamabad, Pakistan – The Pakistani military conducted air raids in neighbouring Afghanistan late on Tuesday night, targeting hideouts of the Pakistan Taliban, known by the acronym TTP, armed group in Paktika province, according to security officials. While no official statement was issued …

Pakistani missile to hit US? Here’s what Islamabad has to say to the claim
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Pakistani missile to hit US? Here’s what Islamabad has to say to the claim

Live Mint  

Pakistan has responded strongly to claims made by a US official regarding its missile capabilities, calling the remarks "unfortunate" and warning that such "unfounded" claims would harm bilateral relations. Earlier this week, US Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer raised concerns over Pakistan’s development of long-range ballistic missiles, suggesting that these missiles could potentially strike targets beyond South Asia, including …

How return of Donald Trump as POTUS is bad news for Pakistan
2 months ago

How return of Donald Trump as POTUS is bad news for Pakistan

Firstpost  

In Trump’s new strategic geopolitical balance sheet, India is a valuable asset, while Pakistan is a manageable liability The return of Donald Trump as the US president is a bad news for Pakistan, as American strategy shifts uncomfortably and unpredictably fast. In Trump’s new strategic geopolitical balance sheet, India is a valuable asset, while Pakistan is a manageable liability. As …

India-Pakistan relations: US says, ‘We will continue to…’
6 months, 2 weeks ago

India-Pakistan relations: US says, ‘We will continue to…’

Live Mint  

The United States has reiterated its stand on terrorism, saying that it hopes any country on the planet condemns terrorism anywhere. Responding to a question about US relations with India and Pakistan, Vedant Patel, Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the US Department of State said: “We would hope that any country on the face of the planet condemns terrorism anywhere.” Vedant …

As Pakistan launches its latest counter-terror operation, Islamabad cannot have double standards while dealing with extremism
6 months, 2 weeks ago

As Pakistan launches its latest counter-terror operation, Islamabad cannot have double standards while dealing with extremism

Firstpost  

Pakistan cannot continue to nurture those terror groups that operate in its east while targeting those operational in its west Despite earlier operations, the menace of terrorism has persisted, presenting a challenge to Pakistan’s security. As per the annual security report of the Centre for Research and Security Studies, Pakistan “witnessed 1,524 violence-related fatalities and 1,463 injuries from 789 terror …

‘No dialogue’: Pakistan says open to attacks on Afghan-based armed groups
6 months, 2 weeks ago

‘No dialogue’: Pakistan says open to attacks on Afghan-based armed groups

Al Jazeera  

The comments come amid heightened tensions between the neighbours and a new Pakistani military offensive. Islamabad, Pakistan — Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has warned that the country would not hesitate to launch attacks on the territory of Afghanistan, its neighbour, amid rising tensions between the two over security concerns. Pakistan has repeatedly accused armed groups of launching attacks from …

US to support direct discussions between India and Pakistan: State Dept spokesperson Mathew Miller
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US to support direct discussions between India and Pakistan: State Dept spokesperson Mathew Miller

Live Mint  

US State Department spokesperson Mathew Miller on Thursday said the United States will support direct discussions between India and Pakistan while emphasising that the pace, scope, and character of the talks should be determined by the two countries themselves. Miller’s comments came after Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s congratulatory message to Narendra Modi on securing a third term as the …

Pakistan and Iran vow to enhance efforts at a 'united front' against Afghanistan-based militants
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan and Iran vow to enhance efforts at a 'united front' against Afghanistan-based militants

Hindustan Times  

ISLAMABAD — Neighbors Pakistan and Iran on Wednesday pledged to enhance efforts at a “united front” against Afghanistan-based militants, saying their presence poses a serious threat to regional and global security. Pakistan and Iran vow to enhance efforts at a 'united front' against Afghanistan-based militants The countries, which share a long and porous border, made the commitment in a joint …

Pakistan rakes up Kashmir issue with Iran in meet to repair strained ties months after airstrikes
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan rakes up Kashmir issue with Iran in meet to repair strained ties months after airstrikes

Live Mint  

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is on a visit to Pakistan to mend the strained ties between the two countries months after airstrikes were carried out against alleged terrorist hideouts on rival lands. During talks, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif raked up the Kashmir issue but an attempt to talk about the region was not reciprocated by the Iranian president. Retaliating …

Pakistan sustained its nuclear programme despite economic turmoil: top U.S. intelligence official tells Congress
9 months ago

Pakistan sustained its nuclear programme despite economic turmoil: top U.S. intelligence official tells Congress

The Hindu  

Pakistan sustained its nuclear modernisation efforts last year despite its economic turmoil as its contentious relationship with India continues to drive its defence policy, the top U.S. intelligence official told Congress. Lt. Gen. Kruse told lawmakers that Pakistan has sought international support, including from the United Nations Security Council, to resolve its dispute with India about Kashmir. “Pakistan has sustained …

Pakistan’s Relations With Afghan Taliban Enter Uncharted Territory
9 months ago

Pakistan’s Relations With Afghan Taliban Enter Uncharted Territory

The Diplomat  

Last month, Pakistan conducted airstrikes on alleged Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan hideouts in Afghanistan, raising concerns about the potential consequences of a further deterioration of relations with the Afghan Taliban. Pakistan has conducted several military operations against the TTP in Afghanistan after the Afghan Taliban took control of the country, but this is the first time that Islamabad has openly claimed to …

Saudi Arabia asks Pakistan PM Shehbaz to resolve Jammu and Kashmir issue 'bilaterally' with India
9 months, 1 week ago

Saudi Arabia asks Pakistan PM Shehbaz to resolve Jammu and Kashmir issue 'bilaterally' with India

India TV News  

World news: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told visiting Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif that dialogue was needed to resolve tensions between India and Pakistan. "The two sides stressed the importance of dialogue between Pakistan and India to resolve the outstanding issues between the two countries, especially the Jammu and Kashmir dispute to ensure peace and stability in the …

Pakistan's defence minister says relations with India can improve after Lok Sabha elections
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan's defence minister says relations with India can improve after Lok Sabha elections

India TV News  

Islamabad: Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Sunday exuded hope that thorny relations with India can be improved after the upcoming Lok Sabha elections are held in the neighbouring country. His remarks came after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said Pakistan is sponsoring terrorism at nearly an "industrial level" and India "will not skirt this problem anymore". However, Pakistan's Foreign …

What lies ahead for Pakistan-Taliban relations | In Focus podcast
9 months, 3 weeks ago

What lies ahead for Pakistan-Taliban relations | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

Pre-dawn air strikes by Pakistan on Afghan territory targeting Tehreek-e-Taliban, or TTP, militants on the 19th of March mark a new low in relations between Kabul and Islamabad. Pakistan claims that it retaliated against TTP strongholds in Afghanistan following a terror strike in North Waziristan on the 16th of March in which 7 Pakistani security personnel were killed. A spokesman …

India, Iran & Afghanistan: How Pakistan’s ‘Bleed Neighbours With Terrorism’ Policy Has Backfired
9 months, 3 weeks ago

India, Iran & Afghanistan: How Pakistan’s ‘Bleed Neighbours With Terrorism’ Policy Has Backfired

Hindustan Times  

India, Iran & Afghanistan: How Pakistan’s ‘Bleed Neighbours With Terrorism’ Policy Has Backfired Pakistan seems to be caught in a disaster of its own making, facing adversaries on three fronts. Months after cross-border tensions with Iran, now Pakistan & its neighbour Afghanistan conducted strikes on each other's territories. Former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, had praised the Taliban, hoping …

‘Cousins at war’: Pakistan-Afghan ties strained after cross-border attacks
9 months, 4 weeks ago

‘Cousins at war’: Pakistan-Afghan ties strained after cross-border attacks

Al Jazeera  

Heightened tensions could see a further escalation, warn analysts — and it could strengthen the very armed group that Pakistan wants to target. The official government statement said that the “terrorists” pose a great threat to the country, and alleged that “they have consistently used Afghan territory to launch terror attacks inside Pakistani territory.” “Terrorist groups like TTP are a …

‘Inflection point’: US hearing on Pakistan shines light on complex ties
10 months ago

‘Inflection point’: US hearing on Pakistan shines light on complex ties

Al Jazeera  

Many Congress members have asked Joe Biden to not recognise Pakistan’s new government, after controversial elections, but analysts say an upcoming congressional hearing will not affect ties. Islamabad, Pakistan – The US Congress will hold a hearing next week on the “future of democracy” in Pakistan and the state of relations between the two countries, weeks after a controversial election …

US Says It Will Welcome ‘Productive, Peaceful’ Talks Between India, Pakistan
10 months, 1 week ago

US Says It Will Welcome ‘Productive, Peaceful’ Talks Between India, Pakistan

News 18  

The US said it will welcome “productive and peaceful talks” between India and Pakistan but highlighted that both nations will determine the “pace, scope, and character of” the talks. “The United States values its relationship with both India and Pakistan, and we want to see them have a productive and peaceful relationship,” US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said. “We …

US wants India and Pakistan to have ’productive & peaceful relationship’
10 months, 1 week ago

US wants India and Pakistan to have ’productive & peaceful relationship’

Live Mint  

Washington, Mar 7 The US has said it wants India and Pakistan to have a "productive and peaceful relationship" but made it clear that the pace, scope, and character of any dialogue was a matter for the two neighbours to determine. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said this on Wednesday while responding to a question on Prime Minister Narendra Modi …

Pakistan says 'minor irritants' with Iran would be overcome mutually through dialogue and diplomacy
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan says 'minor irritants' with Iran would be overcome mutually through dialogue and diplomacy

The Hindu  

Pakistan's top civil-military leadership at a high-level huddle on January 19 concluded that the “minor irritants” with Iran would be overcome by the two countries mutually through dialogue and diplomacy, indicating that the unprecedented tension between the neighbours has already tapered off. “The forum reviewed the security situation and lauded the professional, calibrated and proportionate response by the armed forces …

‘Low-trust’ ties: What’s next for Pakistan, Iran after tit-for-tat attacks?
11 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Low-trust’ ties: What’s next for Pakistan, Iran after tit-for-tat attacks?

Al Jazeera  

The neighbours appear to be de-escalating tensions, but their border security concerns will have deepened, say analysts. In a statement on Friday, Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs referred to “the friendly and brotherly government of Pakistan”. A similar statement by Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday said Islamabad “fully respects the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Islamic Republic …

Pakistan, Iran agree to ‘de-escalate’ tensions after tit-for-tat attacks
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Pakistan, Iran agree to ‘de-escalate’ tensions after tit-for-tat attacks

Al Jazeera  

Pakistan and Iran’s foreign ministers emphasised ‘brotherly relations’ during a phonecall on Friday, Islamabad said. “For the first time, we’re seeing both countries’ militaries get involved in what has been a slow-burner proxy war that has continued in these two provinces of Balochistan and Sistan-Baluchestan, and now, as we’ve been hearing from various sources and analysts, things seem to be …

Will Pakistan retaliate against ‘unacceptable’ Iran air attacks?
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Will Pakistan retaliate against ‘unacceptable’ Iran air attacks?

Al Jazeera  

A counterattack is possible, but Pakistan would be wary of getting pulled into a wider conflict. Islamabad, Pakistan – Iran’s air attacks on Tuesday night inside Pakistani territory in the southwestern province of Balochistan threaten to pull Islamabad into a broader regional conflict, analysts warn, less than a month before national elections. Pakistan’s interim Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani met …

Vantage | Pakistan can't blame others for mess on its borders, terror within
1 year, 2 months ago

Vantage | Pakistan can't blame others for mess on its borders, terror within

Firstpost  

While Pakistan reaps the harvest of its past actions, the repercussions extend beyond its borders, urging regional players to remain vigilant in this evolving geopolitical landscape In a dramatic turn of events, Pakistan finds itself entangled in a complex web of geopolitical repercussions as it grapples with the aftermath of the Taliban’s resurgence in Afghanistan. Facilitation and fallout Two years …

US calls on Pakistan to accept Afghan refugees: ‘We strongly encourage’
1 year, 2 months ago

US calls on Pakistan to accept Afghan refugees: ‘We strongly encourage’

Hindustan Times  

The United States has appealed to Pakistan to permit Afghans seeking refuge to enter the country, Daily Times reported on Saturday. A spokesperson from the US State Department emphasised the need for Afghanistan's neighbouring countries, including Pakistan, to facilitate the entry of Afghans seeking international protection and to collaborate with international humanitarian organisations to provide essential assistance. "We strongly encourage …

Taliban’s ties with Pakistan fraying amid mounting security concerns
1 year, 4 months ago

Taliban’s ties with Pakistan fraying amid mounting security concerns

Al Jazeera  

Two years since the Taliban took over Afghanistan, ties between the neighbours have deteriorated amid a rise in armed attacks. Islamabad, Pakistan – As the Afghan Taliban celebrated two years of their control over Afghanistan on August 15, their relationship with Pakistan, their longtime ally and neighbour, looks increasingly fraught. Pakistani army chief General Syed Asim Munir also condemned the …

US backs direct talks between Pakistan and India after Sharif’s statement
1 year, 5 months ago

US backs direct talks between Pakistan and India after Sharif’s statement

Al Jazeera  

US Department of State says Washington has always maintained the two neighbours should engage in dialogue. Islamabad, Pakistan – A day after Pakistan’s leader proposed “conditional” talks with archenemy India, the United States said it supports direct talks between the nuclear-armed South Asian neighbours. When asked to respond to Sharif’s statement, US Department of State spokesperson Matthew Miller on Wednesday …

Pakistan is ready to talk to India on issues, Shehbaz Sharif says: ‘War not an option’
1 year, 5 months ago

Pakistan is ready to talk to India on issues, Shehbaz Sharif says: ‘War not an option’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Pakistan’s prime minister Shehbaz Sharif …

Pakistan ready for talks if India willing to address serious issues: Shehbaz Sharif
1 year, 5 months ago

Pakistan ready for talks if India willing to address serious issues: Shehbaz Sharif

The Hindu  

Pakistan is ready to talk to India on bilateral problems if India is willing to address “serious matters”, said Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on August 1. Inaugurating the Pakistan Minerals Summit in Islamabad, Mr. Sharif said that the two countries can no longer settle disputes through war. This is the second offer of dialogue Mr. Sharif has made in …

Over the borderline: on Pakistan and its security situation with Afghanistan
1 year, 5 months ago

Over the borderline: on Pakistan and its security situation with Afghanistan

The Hindu  

The terror attack in Pakistan’s Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa region, which has claimed 54 lives and left over 200 injured, is a grave reminder of the worsening security situation in the country’s border region with Afghanistan. The Pakistan Taliban have distanced themselves from the attack, which targeted a political rally by the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl, a hardline party led by Maulana Fazlur Rehman, a …

Afghan Taliban asks Pakistan Government to pursue peace talks with TTP: Report
1 year, 5 months ago

Afghan Taliban asks Pakistan Government to pursue peace talks with TTP: Report

The Hindu  

The Afghan Taliban has asked the Pakistan Government to initiate another round of negotiations with the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan terror group, with a top leader in Kabul telling Islamabad that it should prefer peace over war, a media report said on Saturday. But the Afghan Taliban told him after a series of meetings that Pakistan should pursue the path of …

Pakistan summons US embassy staff over Biden-Modi statement
1 year, 6 months ago

Pakistan summons US embassy staff over Biden-Modi statement

Al Jazeera  

The move comes after India and the US said Pakistan’s soil should not be used as a base for attacks by armed groups. Pakistan’s foreign ministry has summoned the United States embassy’s deputy chief of mission to express concern over a statement last week by US President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi that called on Pakistan to …

Biden-Modi meet: Pakistan calls India-US joint statement ‘one-sided, misleading’
1 year, 6 months ago

Biden-Modi meet: Pakistan calls India-US joint statement ‘one-sided, misleading’

Live Mint  

Pakistan on Friday criticized the United States and India after President Joe Biden met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House and both leaders called on Pakistan to ensure its territory was not used as a base for militant attacks, according to a report published by Reuters. In an official statement, Pakistan's foreign ministry said, "A joint US-Indian statement …

The US primarily looks after its own interests: Can Washington be a good ally?
1 year, 7 months ago

The US primarily looks after its own interests: Can Washington be a good ally?

Firstpost  

A question has been going around in the strategic circles in the recent weeks: Should India enter into a military alliance with the US and will Washington be a good ally? Quoting several experts, The Scroll.in noted: “India may eventually help the United States militarily in a security contingency involving China, in some form, to protect its own interests.” The …

‘Brotherly Neighbours’ China, Afghanistan Pin Pakistan Down on CPEC, Border Issues
1 year, 8 months ago

‘Brotherly Neighbours’ China, Afghanistan Pin Pakistan Down on CPEC, Border Issues

News 18  

Pakistan faced criticism from both Taliban-led Afghanistan and China during the recently concluded China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Foreign Ministers’ Dialogue held in Islamabad. Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang and Taliban-led government appointed acting foreign minister of Afghanistan Amir Khan Muttaqi met with Pakistan foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. General Munir reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the China-Pakistan strategic relationship and also pledged full support …

Pakistan set to host trilateral dialogue with China, Afghanistan
1 year, 8 months ago

Pakistan set to host trilateral dialogue with China, Afghanistan

Al Jazeera  

The meeting is taking place following the Chinese and Afghan foreign ministers’ arrival in Islamabad. Pakistan is set to host a day-long trilateral dialogue with China and Afghanistan in Islamabad after the arrival of the Chinese and Afghan foreign ministers, Qin Gang and Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, on Friday. “The government of Afghanistan wants to hold comprehensive talks on bilateral …

India slams Pakistan for raking up Kashmir issue at United Nations
1 year, 8 months ago

India slams Pakistan for raking up Kashmir issue at United Nations

The Hindu  

India tore into Pakistan after its United Nations envoy raised the Kashmir issue here, saying no amount of rhetoric and propaganda can change the fact that the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are and will always be an "inalienable" part of the country. Counsellor in India’s Permanent Mission to the UN Pratik Mathur's remarks came after Pakistan's …

China to ‘deepen and expand’ military ties with Pakistan
1 year, 8 months ago

China to ‘deepen and expand’ military ties with Pakistan

Al Jazeera  

The defence ministry makes the statement during the maiden visit of Pakistan army chief General Syed Asim Munir to Beijing. Islamabad, Pakistan – China says it will work with Pakistan’s military to “further deepen and expand” the two nations’ mutual interests and jointly protect regional peace and stability. A statement by the Chinese defence ministry on Wednesday said Zhang Youxia, …

'Won't waste time in replying to mischievous remarks: India's stern reply to Pakistan's Kashmir Rhetoric at UN
1 year, 8 months ago

'Won't waste time in replying to mischievous remarks: India's stern reply to Pakistan's Kashmir Rhetoric at UN

India TV News  

India has once again given a befitting reply to the neighbouring nation, Pakistan, for its Kashmir rhetoric at the United Nations. India’s permanent ambassador to the United Nations Ruchira Kamboj, while replying to the bogus concerns raised by her Pakistani counterpart Munir Akram over India's integral part, said she does not want to waste the crucial time of the Council …

Pakistan's general Bajwa wanted to restore ties with India? Imran Khan says…
1 year, 9 months ago

Pakistan's general Bajwa wanted to restore ties with India? Imran Khan says…

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan has claimed that he was forced by country's former Army chief Qamar Javed Bajwa to make good ties with India in a bid to develop cordial relations between two countries, Pakistan's news channel Dunya News reported. Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan Khan further said that there would be no constitution left in …

Crisis after Crisis: Political Instability, Failing Economy, Terrorism Haunt Pak Since Regime Change
1 year, 9 months ago

Crisis after Crisis: Political Instability, Failing Economy, Terrorism Haunt Pak Since Regime Change

News 18  

Following Imran Khan’s exit in 2022 via a no-confidence vote, Pakistan has been mired in several crises under the Shehbaz Sharif-led Pakistan Democratic Movement’s coalition government. Here are the main six crises that are haunting Pakistan: Political Crisis: When the PDM combine submitted the no-confidence motion against former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan, it triggered a political crisis. The protest …

China’s Clouded Future in Afghanistan
1 year, 9 months ago

China’s Clouded Future in Afghanistan

The Diplomat  

More than a year since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, the country is now facing a new terrorist threat that is making it more risky and difficult for China to commit to the region. A new U.N. report on the threat posed by the group published in early February describes Islamic State Khorasan Province as effectively establishing itself as “the …

Foreign minister says Pakistan in ‘perfect storm’ of crises’
1 year, 10 months ago

Foreign minister says Pakistan in ‘perfect storm’ of crises’

The Hindu  

Pakistan’s foreign minister said Thursday his country is facing “a perfect storm” of troubles — an economic crisis, the consequences of catastrophic flooding, and terrorism “that is once again rearing its ugly head” as a result of the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. Mr. Zardari said his party supports expanding revenue collection and believes those who are well off should pay …

Another India-Pakistan war? High possibility of military retaliation: US intel
1 year, 10 months ago

Another India-Pakistan war? High possibility of military retaliation: US intel

Live Mint  

A US intelligence report has raised concerns about the possibility of India retaliating against Pakistan in the event of a terror attack on India or an orchestrated "violent unrest in Kashmir" by extremist groups based in Pakistan. The annual threat assessment report by the US Director of National Intelligence predicts the possibility of a conflict between India and Pakistan with …

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