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Pakistan is shaping up an idea that can worry India

Pakistan is pushing a proposed “Islamic NATO” with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey and Pakistan, aiming to build a regional defence bloc that reduces reliance on external powers. If it takes shape, it could reshape West Asian security dynamics and add fresh strategic concerns for India, particularly due to Pakistan’s central…

The Economic Times

Pakistani Defense Minister Deletes Post Calling Israel a 'Curse For Humanity' After Backlash Over Role In Ceasefire Talks

Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Asif deleted a social media publication saying Israel is "evil and a curse for humanity" after receiving backlash, including from the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

International Business Times

Is China prime guarantor of Iran-US truce? How Beijing may hold the key to lasting deal

NEW DELHI: As efforts intensify to stabilise a shaky ceasefire between Iran and the United States, a new dimension has come into focus: China’s behind-the-scenes diplomacy. While Pakistan has positioned itself as the venue for talks, officials and analysts suggest Beijing’s role may ultimately prove decisive in determining whether the…

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US-Iran peace talks in Pakistan: Is it happening? Lebanon hurdle puts fragile truce at risk

Pakistan is hosting crucial indirect US-Iran talks to stabilize a ceasefire, but Iran's participation hinges on halting Israeli strikes in Lebanon. While Islamabad ramps up security, Tehran denies sending a delegation, citing the Lebanon conflict as a key obstacle.

The Times of India

Pakistan vs Israel: Khawaja Asif deletes 'curse on humanity' post after sharp response ahead of US-Iran peace talks

A row erupted between Israel and Pakistan after Islamabad defence Minister Khawaja Asif posted remarks targeting Israel for its military op in Lebanon, which he later deleted amid strong backlash.

The Times of India

Pakistan, Israel war of words: Khawaja Asif’s 'burn in hell' remark triggers an 'outrageous' response

Israel has criticised remarks by Khawaja Asif, calling them “outrageous” and questioning Pakistan’s neutrality in regional diplomacy. Asif described Israel as “evil” and a “curse for humanity.” He also alleged civilians were being killed across Gaza, Iran and Lebanon. The row comes as Islamabad hosts United States–Iran ceasefire talks, with…

The Times of India

'We will take it to Kolkata': Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif warns India of strikes in 'future misadventures'

Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif on Saturday said that Islamabad would retaliate with a strike on Kolkata in the event of any “future misadventure” by India.

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Balochistan, Afghanistan, Iran: Is Pakistan running out of strategic room

Pakistan faces a strategic crossroads, caught between alliances and regional conflicts. Past involvements in foreign wars, driven by external powers, have led to domestic instability and blowback. Now, a new defence pact with Saudi Arabia and escalating conflict with Afghanistan highlight the nation's struggle to balance relevance with long-term stability,…

The Times of India

Imran Khan’s son calls for UN intervention to end father’s ‘torture’ in Pakistan

Kasim Khan says he has not seen his father in over three years

The Independent UK

'It was already open': Pakistan’s Khawaja Asif jabs US’ ‘shifted war goal’ on Strait of Hormuz

NEW DELHI: Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif took a jibe at the United States and Israel, saying that the goal of their war against Iran has “shifted to reopening the Strait of Hormuz."

The Times of India

'Pakistan will turn into a vassal state': Khawaja Asif accuses Israel of 'orchestrated war' that could align India, Iran and Afghanistan

Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif alleged Zionists are orchestrating the Iran war to expand Israel's influence towards Pakistan's borders. He claimed Zionism has controlled global economics for a century, influencing every catastrophe in the Islamic world. Asif also stated Afghanistan, Iran, and India share an agenda of enmity towards Pakistan,…

The Times of India

Will the Pakistan-Taliban conflict turn into a full-blown war?

Pakistan and Afghanistan, two countries sharing some 2,600 kilometres of mountainous frontier, are facing a major escalation after several months of "relative calm" and sporadic cross-border strikes. Can it turn into an all-out war?

Euronews

Explosions heard in Kabul as Pakistan declares ‘war’ on Afghanistan

Pakistan has declared an "open war" on Afghanistan's Taliban government following an overnight escalation of military conflict. Pakistani forces conducted airstrikes in Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia provinces, targeting what they described as Afghan military facilities. Thesstrikes were in retaliation for recent cross-border attacks by the Taliban, who had previously warned…

The Independent UK

'Used & threw us like toilet paper, we didn't learn': Pakistan's Khwaja Asif's big remark on US

Pakistan's defence minister Khawaja Asif lambasted past alliances with Washington, stating Islamabad was "used like toilet paper" after serving US interests in Afghanistan. He described terrorism as "blowback" from dictators' past mistakes, lamenting Pakistan's failure to learn from history and its shifting allegiances for short-term gains. The remarks followed a…

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'Physically handicapped': Khawaja Asif's brutal admission as Pakistan forces battle BLA

Pakistan's defence minister acknowledges the immense challenge of policing Balochistan's vast terrain. Security forces are battling a recent surge in militant violence. Authorities report killing 177 insurgents in counter-terror operations. The minister ruled out talks with groups responsible for civilian deaths. This highlights the ongoing security crisis in the region.

The Guardian - UK

Pakistan Taliban claim responsibility for deadly terror attack in Islamabad

Defence minister says country is in ‘state of war’ after suicide blast kills 12 and injures 27 outside court buildings

The Independent UK

Pakistan–Afghanistan peace talks in Istanbul fail amid rising border tensions

Peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Istanbul have ended without agreement

The Independent UK

Afghanistan and Pakistan pledge to respect ceasefire after more than a week of deadly fighting

Afghanistan and Pakistan say they will respect a ceasefire mediated by Qatar and Turkey

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International Business Times

Pakistan, Afghanistan Officials To Meet In Qatar After Latest Strikes

Pakistani and Afghan officials were due to meet in Qatar Saturday to seek a path back to calm, a day after Islamabad launched air strikes that killed at least 10 Afghanis following a brief truce.

International Business Times

Pakistan To Hold Talks With Afghanistan In Qatar After Latest Strikes

Pakistan officials will hold talks in Qatar Saturday with their Afghan counterparts, a day after Islamabad launched air strikes on its neighbour killing at least 10 people and breaking a ceasefire that had brought two days of calm to the border.

Newslaundry

From patron to prey: The rise and fragmentation of Pak’s terror landscape

Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif’s remarks during a live news interview, that his country has been doing “dirty work” for the West for the last three decades, was a stunning admission on Islamabad’s long history of supporting, training and funding terrorist organisations. A decade ago, former army chief and president…

Al Jazeera

India and Pakistan near strategic standoff after Pahalgam attack in Kashmir

Tensions have escalated between the two nuclear powers following Tuesday’s attack on tourists in Indian Kashmir.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan’s military charges former spy chief over ‘political activities’

Lieutenant-General Faiz Hamid, under arrest since August, is the first spy chief accused of helping a political party.