Tag: India-Pakistan relations
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Trump claims he ended India-Pakistan conflict, saved millions
Background In a whirlwind set of remarks that surfaced amid ongoing regional tensions, former President Donald Trump reiterated a claim that he brokered peace between India and Pakistan and, in the process, saved at least 10 million lives. The assertion comes as the two nuclear-armed neighbors have long grappled with border clashes, terrorism concerns, and…
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Zardari Advised to Hide in a Bunker During Operation Sindoor
Pakistan’s President Reveals a Harrowing Recommendation In a candid address in Larkana, Asif Ali Zardari, former president and prominent figure in Pakistan’s political landscape, disclosed a startling piece of advice reportedly given to him during a tense moment in regional security. He said he was advised to “hide in a bunker” as India launched Operation…
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Zardari’s Revelation: Advised to Hide in a Bunker During Operation Sindoor
Overview In a striking disclosure, Pakistan’s former president Asif Ali Zardari said he was advised to “hide in a bunker” when India launched Operation Sindoor in May. The revelation came during a public event in Larkana, Sindh, aimed at marking a significant milestone. Zardari’s comments add a new layer to the already tense regional security…
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Pakistan accuses India of weaponizing water amid rising tensions
Background: a long-running water dispute comes to a head The accusation from Pakistan’s leadership marks a significant escalation in a dispute that has simmered for decades. Officials say India’s recent releases from dams along shared river basins were conducted without the customary warning and in quantities that could affect downstream communities, agriculture, and power generation.…
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Pakistan Flags Rising Islamophobia in India, Calls for Accountability
Pakistan Raises Alarm Over Rising Islamophobia in India The Pakistani foreign office on Tuesday spotlighted what it described as a dangerous rise in Islamophobia within India, drawing international attention to incidents that have inflamed tensions between the two neighbors. The statement comes amid ongoing debates over religious tolerance and the protection of heritage sites, including…
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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.…