Chinese foreign relations
Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, and Afghanistan's Acting Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi gathered in Kabul for the Sixth Trilateral Foreign Ministers' Dialogue, reaffirming their resolve to intensify joint efforts against terrorism and expand cooperation in various
Chinese foreign relations
India and China held a key meeting on Monday to discuss bilateral ties, economic and trade issues, and regional stability, with both sides stressing the importance of cooperation and mutual respect. The meeting, led by S and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, covered a range of topics, including terrorism, economic
Legislative bills
The National Assembly passed the Anti-terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2024 with a majority of votes, incorporating crucial amendments to enhance Pakistan's counter-terrorism capabilities. The bill aims to empower the government, Armed Forces, and Civil Armed Forces to detain individuals posing a significant threat to national security, allowing for preventative
Prime ministers
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed the country's unwavering commitment to eliminating terrorism, highlighting a multi-dimensional strategy to defeat the menace permanently. He chaired a high-level review meeting of the steering committee on counterterrorism in Islamabad, attended by key officials, including Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq
Prime ministers
Emily Damari, a British-Israeli woman who spent 15 months in Hamas captivity, has criticized Sir Keir Starmer's decision to recognize a Palestinian state, accusing him of a "moral failure". The move has sparked controversy and raised concerns that it may reward terrorist organizations and undermine efforts
Mediation
A heated debate erupted in the Indian Parliament over the country's national security and counterterrorism strategy following a recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which left 26 civilians dead. Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra led the criticism against the Centre, accusing it of significant security failures
Prime ministers
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's promise to recognize a Palestinian state in September has sparked a strong reaction from Israeli leaders and sparked debate about the approach to resolving the Middle East conflict. Starmer's announcement came as high-level representatives at the UN conference urged Israel to
Prime ministers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh have emphasized India's resolve to combat terrorism and showcase its military prowess during Operation Sindoor, a response to the Pahalgam attack on April 22. The prime minister asserted that no country asked India to halt the operation, while the
Mediation
The Somali government's robust counter-terrorism strategy, initially successful in liberating territory from al-Shabaab, has lost momentum due to recurring political instability. Political rivalries and tensions, particularly ahead of elections, divert attention from stemming terrorism and undermine the effectiveness of counter-terrorism efforts. Since 2012, successive administrations have struggled to
Mediation
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh declared that India has abandoned the strategy of dossiers and instead opted for decisive action to counter terrorism, effectively signalling a shift in the country's approach to tackle the menace. Emphasizing that India is now firm in its resolve to defend its motherland, Singh
Mediation
Somalia's efforts to curb the al-Shabaab terror group's influence have been hindered by the country's persistent political instability. Despite notable gains in 2022, including the liberation of parts of Somalia, the government's offensives have slowed since 2024, and al-Shabaab has continued to
Mediation
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's statement in Lok Sabha on Monday highlights India's new approach to tackling cross-border terrorism from Pakistan, which includes confining bilateral talks to terrorism and not yielding to nuclear blackmail. This shift is marked by a five-point approach that categorically states that
