Tag: South Asia
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Pakistan Accuses India of Weaponizing Water, Threatening Stability
Pakistan accuses India of weaponizing water amid rising tensions In a dramatic escalation of water diplomacy between two South Asian giants, Pakistan’s deputy prime minister charged that India is “weaponizing water” by releasing river flows from Indian dams without advance warning. The accusation, made during a high-profile briefing, framed the move as a violation of…
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Canada to Sign Uranium Export Deal with India as Diplomacy Warms
Growing Ties: Canada and India Near a Uranium Export Agreement Canada is poised to sign a landmark uranium export deal with India, signaling a renewed pace in the countries’ diplomatic and economic relationship after a period of strain. With the negotiations entering final stages, Ottawa and New Delhi are positioning energy and strategic ties as…
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Bangladesh seeks Hasina extradition from India after ICT ruling
Bangladesh requests Hasina’s extradition from India In a surprising move days after the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) in Bangladesh handed down a death sentence to former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, the interim government has formally requested the extradition of Hasina from India. The request was conveyed in a letter sent to the Indian Ministry of…
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Deadly Blasts in India’s Capital and Pakistan’s Capital Spark Regional Alarm
Overview: Two Blasts, Similar Impact Two brazen bombings struck the capitals of South Asia within 24 hours of each other, each leaving about a dozen people dead. The strikes, concentrated in India’s capital and Pakistan’s capital, sent shockwaves through a region already vigilant about security threats. Initial reporting suggested similarities in the devices and the…
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Deadly Blasts in India and Pakistan Set Region on Edge
Unfolding tragedy in two capitals A day apart, two capital cities—New Delhi and Islamabad—faced devastating blasts that killed roughly a dozen people in each incident. While specifics of the attacks remain under investigation, the proximity in time and similarity in impact have quickly drawn regional security experts’ attention. The strikes mark the deadliest violence in…
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Pakistan States Last Nuclear Tests Were in May 1998, FO Confirms
Pakistan Confirms May 1998 Nuclear Tests Were the Last In a recent clarification, Pakistan’s Foreign Office reaffirmed that the country conducted its final nuclear tests in May 1998. The statement, reported by Geo News, comes after comments from India’s foreign affairs spokesperson sparked questions about the timeline and status of nuclear testing in South Asia.…
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Peace Talks Begin in Istanbul as Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Fire Spurs Urgent Diplomatic Push
Overview: Talks Resume as Border Tensions Emerge On November 6, 2025, Afghan and Pakistani forces briefly exchanged fire along their shared border, the same day that renewed negotiations toward a lasting peace restarted in Istanbul. Both capitals attributed the incident to the other, highlighting the fragility of an already tense bilateral relationship even as regional…
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Pakistan Delegation Leaves for Istanbul to Hold Talks with Afghan Taliban: Khawaja Asif
Pakistan Sends Delegation to Istanbul for Talks with Afghan Taliban Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif confirmed on Wednesday that a high-level delegation has departed for Istanbul to hold discussions with the Afghan Taliban. The steps come amid escalating tensions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border and renewed international calls for stability in the region. The mission underscores…
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Pakistan Reports Over 1.5 Million Afghans Repatriated Since 2023 Expulsion Drive
Overview: A Large-Scale Repatriation Initiative Pakistan has announced that more than 1.5 million Afghan citizens have been repatriated since November 2023 as part of a government-led expulsion drive. The announcement, reported by state media, highlights a sweeping policy shift aimed at reducing the number of foreigners living in the country. The figure marks one of…
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Pakistan Hopes for Positive Outcome in Talks with Kabul After Truce Extension
Pakistan Eyes Positive Momentum in Istanbul Talks with Kabul Pakistan said it hopes for a positive outcome from the next round of diplomacy with Afghanistan, as authorities confirmed an extension of the ceasefire between the two neighbors. The discussions, set to take place in Istanbul, come after entangled regional dynamics and a shared interest in…