Tag: India-Pakistan relations
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Sharm El-Sheikh Summit: Sharif’s War Claim, Trump’s “Beautiful” Response, and Modi’s Diplomatic Missed Opportunity?
Overview of the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit The Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit for Gaza convened in Egypt amid a fragile ceasefire, drawing leaders from more than 20 countries. Co-hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, the gathering sought to push for lasting stability in the Middle East after recent ceasefire…
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Shahbaz Sharif, Trump Bonhomie at Sharm El-Sheikh: War Claims, Beautiful Response, and Tharoor’s Missed Opportunity
Overview: A high-profile moment at the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit In Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, the global stage was set for a rare display of warmth between Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and former U.S. President Donald Trump. Sharif credited Trump with helping to “stop a war” and praised him as a “genuinely a man of…
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Pakistan’s Strong Reservations Over India-Afghanistan Joint Statement and Muttaqi Remarks
Introduction: A Diplomatic Jolt Following a Joint Statement In a recent turn of events, Pakistan voiced strong reservations about elements of the India-Afghanistan joint statement released after high-level talks aimed at warming bilateral ties. The controversy centers on the mention of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in the statement and remarks by Taliban foreign minister Amir…
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Kashmiri Women Security at UNSC: India Responds to Pakistan’s Tirade
India’s Firm Stand at the UN Security Council The United Nations Security Council recently hosted a debate on women, peace and security, a forum where India again challenged Pakistan’s rhetoric regarding Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking on behalf of India, Permanent Representative Parvathaneni Harish dismissed Pakistan’s remarks as a “delusional tirade” aimed at India’s internal matters,…
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India Responds to Pakistan’s Kashmir Remarks at UN Security Council With Strong Rebuke
UN Security Council Debate on Women, Peace and Security The United Nations Security Council gathered for a high-stakes debate on Women, Peace and Security, marking 25 years since Resolution 1325 was adopted in 2000. In this forum, nations discuss how armed conflict affects women and girls and what can be done to safeguard their rights.…
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Pakistan to Honor Mohsin Naqvi with Gold Medal
Background and context The Asia Cup controversy that followed the final has taken a new turn in Pakistan’s sports and political circles. Reports suggest that Mohsin Naqvi, Pakistan’s information minister, could be honored with an Excellence Gold Medal, a move described by outlets as an assertion of the country’s stance amid the tensions surrounding cross-border…
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Pakistan to Honor Mohsin Naqvi with Gold Medal at Asia Cup
Background of the Asia Cup Controversy The Asia Cup championship has been shadowed by off-field tensions, with debates flaring after the tournament’s final between India and Pakistan. Local media in Pakistan have reported that the country’s cricket and political leadership may honor Mohsin Naqvi, the current provincial governor, with a gold medal in recognition of…
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Pakistan Responds as Jaishankar Flags Terrorism at the UN
Overview: Jaishankar at the UN and Pakistan’s Response In a high‑stakes address at the United Nations, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar framed terrorism as a pressing regional and global challenge, asserting that state actors in the neighborhood have facilitated or supported extremist groups. The speech, delivered amid ongoing strains in India‑Pakistan security ties, drew…
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Jaishankar at the UN: Terrorism, Pakistan, and a Stark Warning
Overview: Jaishankar’s UN Address on Terrorism In a high-profile address at the United Nations, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar outlined a clear, internationalist view of terrorism as a global threat. He argued that terrorism, if left unchecked, undermines sovereignty, stability, and human security in every corner of the world. The remarks come amid enduring…