India encountered a diplomatic setback during the recent BRICS summit in Brazil, where the group’s official declaration condemned the deadly Pahalgam attack in Indian-administered Kashmir — but did not mention Pakistan as the perpetrator, despite India’s strong push. According to diplomatic sources, India lobbied to include Pakistan’s name in the condemnation, attributing the incident to […]
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BCCI delays white-ball series against Bangladesh until september 2026
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced that the Indian cricket team’s scheduled tour of Bangladesh in August 2025 will no longer take place this year. The decision was made after mutual agreement with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), and the white-ball series has been rescheduled for September 2026. According […]
Pakistan defeats India, bags 7 medals at Asian junior squash championship in Korea
Pakistan celebrated a major triumph at the Asian Junior Squash Championship 2025 in Korea, defeating traditional rivals India and securing a total of seven medals. The national junior squad returned home with two gold, two silver, one bronze, and two Plate Division titles, marking one of their strongest performances in recent years on the Asian […]
No bar on extradition, but India must step up: Bilawal
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman and former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said on Friday that Pakistan would not oppose extraditing “individuals of concern” to India — but only if New Delhi fully cooperates with the legal and judicial process. He made these remarks during an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera English in London. Bilawal […]
US sanctions firms in Pakistan, India over Iranian oil trade links
The United States has imposed sanctions on six companies and multiple vessels for helping Iran sell and transport oil and petrochemical products. The blacklisted firms include those based in Pakistan, India, the UAE, and Panama. Washington says this step is part of its broader effort to apply economic pressure on Tehran and block its oil […]
India plans $234M drone incentive amid post-conflict race with Pakistan
India is set to roll out a $234 million (INR 20 billion) incentive programme to boost its domestic drone manufacturing sector, in a strategic move to reduce reliance on imports and counter Pakistan’s fast-growing drone capabilities, which are backed by China and Turkiye, according to sources speaking to Reuters. The decision follows a brief but […]
Jaiswal shines with 62, India steady at 98-2 vs England
India reached 98 runs for the loss of 2 wickets at lunch on the first day of the second Test against England at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Yashasvi Jaiswal anchored the innings with a strong unbeaten 62 off 69 balls, showing excellent control and timing. After being asked to bat first, India lost opener KL Rahul early, […]
Quad slams Pahalgam attack, avoids naming Pakistan
Washington D.C.: The Quad group — comprising the United States, India, Japan, and Australia — has strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Indian-administered Kashmir, that killed 26 people on April 22. Although the statement did not name Pakistan, the Quad called for swift justice against the perpetrators, organizers, and financiers of the attack. The […]
India cannot unilaterally suspend or leave Indus Waters Treaty: PM Shehbaz
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday that India cannot unilaterally suspend or withdraw from the Indus Waters Treaty. He spoke during his visit to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in Islamabad. The Prime Minister criticized India for trying to politicize water resources, calling it a serious violation of international law. He warned that […]
700+ prisoners named in India-Pakistan list exchange
Pakistan and India exchanged updated lists of prisoners through diplomatic channels on July 1, 2025. This exchange is part of a 2008 bilateral agreement on Consular Access. Under this deal, both countries must share details of prisoners in their custody twice a year—on January 1 and July 1. This ongoing process is meant to promote […]