Latest in: Pakistan-India conflict
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After improved security and calm, terrorism makes sudden return to Pakistan
Friday’s bombings came almost out of the blue, although incidents of terrorism could not have been completely unexpected, given the tense situation in the region, and the rise of militancy in Afghanistan. After a marked improvement...June 23, 2017 1434 0 -
Pakistan, India gain full membership of Shanghai Cooperation Organization
In a major geo-strategic development, Pakistan and India gained full full member status in Shanghai Cooperation Organization that held its summit in the Kazakh capital of Astana on Friday. The organization seeks to expand political, economic and...June 9, 2017 1236 0 -
Pakistani, Indian leaders exchange greetings amid Kashmir shelling
Pakistani and Indian prime ministers shook hands and exchanged pleasantries even as tensions in Kashmir spiraled with shelling across the Line of Control that divides the disputed territory. Nawaz Sharif and Narendra Modi had a brief...June 9, 2017 1021 0 -
US encourages Pakistan-India dialogue to resolve South Asian tensions
With South Asia witnessing a dangerous escalation in the form of frequent exchange of fire in Kashmir, the United States has said it wants Pakistan and India to hold dialogue and build cooperation. A State Department...May 25, 2017 1169 0 -
Pakistan says Indian forces fire at vehicle carrying UN observers in Kashmir
Map of Kashmir Photo Credit: CIA/Wikipedia Indian forces reportedly fired at a vehicle carrying UN military observers during their visit to the areas on the Pakistani side of the Line of Control in disputed Kashmir region....May 25, 2017 1349 0 -
Kashmiris hold candlelight vigil outside White House; seek US support
Hundreds of Kashmirs turned up for a candlelight vigil outside the White House Sunday evening, condemning human rights violations in Indian-controlled territory and demanding a U.S. role toward resolution of the longstanding conflict. Barrister Sultan Mahmood,...May 22, 2017 1926 0 -
Amid soaring Pakistan-India tensions, UN urges dialogue on disputes
Flag lowering ceremony at Wagah border between Pakistan and India, Photo: Kamran Ali/Wikimedia Commons Amid exacerbating South Asian security situation, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has underscored the need for India and Pakistan to find a peaceful solution...May 16, 2017 1437 0 -
UN embraces China’s New Silk Road initiative; US, Western powers join Beijing forum
A view of Gwadar Fish Harbor Photo Umair Adeeb/Wikimedia Commons Seeing a win-win equation for the international community from China’s ‘One Belt, One Road’ initiative and the Sustainable Development Goals, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said both...May 15, 2017 4552 0 -
India changing Kashmir demographics; Pakistan protests at the United Nations
Jammu and Kashmir map, Photo by w:user:Planemad via Wikimedia Commons India has been quietly working on changing demographics of the occupied Jammu and Kashmir territory, settling retired army personnel and setting up exclusive localities for pundits...May 13, 2017 1938 0 -
Indian, Pakistani writers can bring two nations together: Poet Agrawal
Pakistani and Indian poets attended an anniversary meeting of the Society of Urdu Literature, April 2017, Springfield, Virginia Credit: Umar John NEXT TV Indian and Pakistani writers can help bring the two uneasy neighbors together for the...May 13, 2017 2371 0