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Russia’s growing ties with Pakistan leave India aghast
Gwadar Seaport Photo Credit: Umargondal via Wikimedia Commons Perhaps nowhere the maxim that nothing is constant in international politics rings as loudly as in Russia’s outreach to Pakistan that has left India stunned and aghast. Vladimir...Dec 22, 2016 1004 0 -
An American’s ‘Dil Dil Pakistan’ becomes tribute to Junaid Jamshed
Often called an improbable American, Todd Shea has over thee years become an unofficial goodwill ambassador to Pakistan with his steadfast commitment to humanitarian work for victims of natural disasters and special persons. In an interview...Dec 15, 2016 2277 0 -
Antonio Guterres takes oath as UN struggles to wage peace in conflict-ridden world
António Guterres, UN Secretary-General-designate speaks to the General Assembly after taking the oath of office for his five-year term which begins on 1 January 2017. UN Photo/Evan Schneider Sworn in Monday as the ninth and next...Dec 13, 2016 969 0 -
Pakistan sees ‘fresh opportunity’ to cement US ties under Trump White House
A top aide to the Pakistani prime minister is in Washington to explore avenues to cement US-Pakistan ties under the coming Donald Trump Administration following the president-elect’s call with Nawaz Sharif. At the start of the visit...Dec 6, 2016 941 0 -
Heart of Asia calls for combined effort to curb terrorism
Composite satellite image of South Asia Photo : Public Domain via Wikimedia The Heart of Asia Conference concluded in Amritsar, the town on the India-Pakistan border on Sunday, calling for increased cooperation among member countries to cope...Dec 4, 2016 875 0 -
Will India respond positively to Pakistan’s peace overture?
Gold Temple in Amritsar, Photo by Sukanta Pal via Wikimedia Commons Narendra Modi, India’s prime minister, faces a peace test this weekend when Pakistan will make a bold move to attend the Heart of Asia conference...Dec 2, 2016 1065 0 -
Pakistan says ready for peace talks with India despite tensions
Featured Image: Wagha Border Photo by Daniel Hauptstein via Wikimedia Commons Pakistan High Commissioner to India, Abdul Basit has said Islamabad is ready to hold a dialogue with New Delhi on the sidelines of the Heart...Nov 28, 2016 918 0 -
US-Pakistan cooperative ties will be key to South Asian peace
South Asia is likely to remain a key area of focus for the United States as it has wide-ranging economic and security interests in the region. Recent skirmishes along the Line of Control in disputed Kashmir region...Nov 27, 2016 1673 2 -
Pakistan appoints General Qamar Javed Bajwa as new army chief
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has appointed Lt. General Qamar Javed Bajwa as the new Chief of Army Staff upon General Raheel Sharif’s retirement on November 29. This transition in military leadership is significant as Gen...Nov 26, 2016 1320 0 -
India threatens to stop river water flows into Pakistan
Featured Image shows Indus River in Kharmang District, Pakistan, Photo by Shahnawaz Zafar via Wikimedia Commons Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has threatened to stop the flow of Indus river waters into Pakistan – in contravention of...Nov 25, 2016 1135 0