Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal called Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar to discuss the Pahalgam attack and rising regional tensions. Both sides agreed to stay in contact and continue talks to manage the changing situation. Dar shared details of Pakistan’s National Security Committee decisions, saying these were a response to India’s one-sided actions. He firmly […]
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India-Pakistan trade faces setback amid diplomatic tensions and Kashmir attack
Trade between India and Pakistan has taken a significant hit after the recent attack in Kashmir, which led to the suspension of diplomatic ties. Bilateral trade, which had already declined sharply since 2018, is now facing further setbacks. In 2024, trade plummeted to just $1.2 billion, down from nearly $3 billion in 2018, according to […]
Shehbaz Sharif calls for peace but vows strong response to India’s actions
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to defend its territory and sovereignty amid rising tensions with India. Speaking at the Pakistan Military Academy’s passing out parade, he emphasized that the nation stands united with the armed forces to protect every inch of its land. He also warned that any attempt to block Pakistan’s share […]
Pahalgam FIR raises doubts about India’s attack claims
The FIR filed after the Pahalgam attack has raised serious questions about the Indian government’s version of events. Security forces say the quick filing and content of the FIR suggest the incident may have been staged. The FIR states the attack occurred between 1:50 PM and 2:20 PM and was reported within just 10 minutes. […]
UN urges ‘maximum restraint’ as India-Pakistan tensions escalate after Pahalgam attack
The United Nations has urged India and Pakistan to show “maximum restraint” following a deadly attack in Pahalgam, India-held Kashmir. The shooting, which killed 26 tourists and injured 17 others, has triggered a serious diplomatic standoff between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres expressed deep concern over the rising tensions and called […]
President Zardari backs NSC’s tough response to India’s allegations
President Asif Ali Zardari has strongly supported the National Security Committee’s (NSC) firm response to India’s recent accusations. He said the NSC’s decisions reflect the true voice of the people of Pakistan. The President praised the committee’s quick and wise actions taken after the Pahalgam attack. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met President Zardari and briefed […]
Pakistan’s senate sends strong message to India over recent aggression
Pakistan’s Senate has passed a unanimous resolution against India’s recent aggression and baseless accusations over the Pahalgam attack. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar presented the resolution during a session led by Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gillani. The resolution rejected India’s blame game and called it a part of a false and harmful […]
Analysts question India’s response, timing of Pahalgam attack amid rising tensions
India quickly blamed Pakistan for the Pahalgam attack, which killed 26 tourists in Kashmir. The Modi government responded within hours by suspending the Indus Waters Treaty, reducing diplomatic ties, and closing border crossings. Analysts criticized the swift reaction, noting it mirrored the Pulwama incident of 2019. Despite a lesser-known group claiming responsibility, India shifted focus […]
Pakistan expels Indian diplomats, closes airspace after Pahalgam fallout
Pakistan’s Foreign Office summoned India’s chargé d’affaires, Geetika Srivastava, to protest India’s recent actions. Islamabad handed her a formal demarche and note verbale, detailing Pakistan’s official stance and planned responses. As a key step, Pakistan declared India’s defence, air, and naval attachés persona non grata. It ordered their expulsion along with support staff. Pakistan also […]
Pakistan urges unity amid rising tensions with India over Pahalgam attack
Pakistan’s political leaders have called for unity after India blamed Islamabad for the Pahalgam attack. Following New Delhi’s sudden suspension of water, trade, and visa treaties, leaders urged a joint response. They warned that internal divisions must end to face the growing regional crisis together. Former Senator Mushahid Hussain condemned India’s move to halt the […]