Mediation
Pakistan has reaffirmed that the Kashmir dispute will remain at the forefront of any future dialogue with India, urging the international community to restrain India from its aggressive actions. Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan emphasized the need for regional peace, highlighting the recent escalations and ongoing investigation into the
Terrorism
The Indus River, spanning four countries - Pakistan, India, China, and Afghanistan - is a lifeline for nearly 300 million people and has been at the heart of one of the world's most dangerous rivalries. The river's significance is rooted in its history, with the Indus
Terrorism
India's government plans to send teams of political leaders, former diplomats, and experts to countries in key regions to convey the country's position on the Pahalgam terror attack and subsequent tensions with Pakistan. The outreach effort will involve up to eight separate groups visiting various capitals,
Mediation
Congress has questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence on President Donald Trump's revelations about using trade as a chip to force an Indo-Pak ceasefire, calling it a major distraction from Modi's planned address to the nation. The opposition party has asked if India will
Terrorism
Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has outlined three major issues that would be central to any negotiations with India: Kashmir, terrorism, and water. These issues have been a point of contention for 76 years, with Pakistan being the biggest victim of terrorism. Asif highlighted the recent progress made
Terrorism
Pakistan's Federal Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has emphasized the need for a meaningful dialogue with India to address the decades-old Kashmir conflict, water disputes, and terrorism. He described the current situation as a "golden opportunity" for both nations to resolve their longstanding issues and achieve peace.
Indian foreign relations
Tensions between Pakistan and India have risen to a boiling point as both countries engage in a propaganda war, with each side leveling accusations against the other. The situation along the Line of Control, which divides Kashmir, remains volatile, with troops from both countries exchanging fire and artillery. Despite efforts
Indian foreign relations
Following India's aggressive posturing after the Pahalgam attack, the India Study Centre at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad organized an In-House Discussion to critically examine the domestic and external determinants of India's actions. The discussion aimed to analyze Pakistan's response in all its
Foreign policy
India briefed the Taliban regime in Afghanistan about Pakistan's support to cross-border terrorism, specifically the April 22 Pahalgam attack. The meeting took place as India-Pakistan tensions soared over the attack. Taliban's Acting Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi condemned the attack, emphasizing the need to punish
Indian foreign relations
Pakistan on Thursday unleashed a barrage of counter-retaliatory measures against India, declaring any move to disrupt water flows under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) an act of war, suspending the 1972 Simla Agreement, and severing all trade, travel, and diplomatic ties, including closure of airspace for Indian flights. This is
Indian foreign relations
French President Emmanuel Macron is set to arrive in Madagascar on April 23 for a two-day state visit, marking his second visit to the island nation as president. The visit is aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and reinforcing France's role in the Indian Ocean region. Macron will participate
Army officers
Pakistan's Army Chief, General Asim Munir, has made a rare public appearance and delivered a fiery speech at the Overseas Pakistanis Convention in Islamabad, sparking a diplomatic row with India. In his unprecedentedly aggressive tone, Munir declared that Pakistan and India are fundamentally different in every way, citing
