Pakistan has called for a high-level economic dialogue with the United States (US), urging a shift in bilateral engagement from geopolitics to geoeconomics. Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh met senior US lawmakers, emphasizing 2026 as a “year of action” to translate shared intentions into concrete economic cooperation. Read More: Pakistan, US resolve to advance security, economic cooperation During meetings with […]
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Pakistan seeks verifiable Afghan action on terrorism
Islamabad has no bilateral dispute with Kabul apart from terrorism originating from Afghan soil. Pakistan demands verifiable written assurances from Afghanistan to stop cross-border attacks. The Foreign Office (FO) emphasized that resolving this issue could significantly improve bilateral relations. The FO spokesperson said Pakistan does not wish to be hostile toward Afghanistan. Islamabad’s demand is […]
Kashmir remains tense despite 2019 changes, says Mirwaiz Umar Farooq
The long-running conflict in India-held Kashmir remains unresolved and volatile, despite major political changes introduced in 2019. This assessment was made by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the region’s chief cleric, in a statement marking the first Friday of the new year. Mirwaiz said that while authorities project calm, the underlying reality is one of uncertainty and […]
Terror attacks surge across Pakistan in 2025
Pakistan witnessed a sharp escalation in terror attacks during 2025, with terrorist attacks rising by 34 per cent and related fatalities increasing by 21 per cent compared to the previous year. A total of 699 attacks were recorded nationwide, reflecting a worsening internal security situation. Read More: Terror strikes Bannu: 27 police martyred, 134 attacks recorded in 2025 According […]
China launches large-scale drills around Taiwan
BEIJING/TAIPEI: China on Monday launched large-scale military exercises around Taiwan, deploying army, naval, air force and artillery units as part of drills named “Justice Mission 2025”, prompting Taiwan to place its forces on high alert and reaffirm its resolve to defend democracy. Read More: Beijing sanctions signal rising Taiwan tensions China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theatre […]
72-hour ceasefire with Cambodia leaves Thai readiness unchanged
Thai military forces have stressed that a newly agreed 72-hour ceasefire with Cambodia does not signal any reduction in military readiness, with troops remaining on full alert to safeguard national territory and sovereignty. Read More: Thais, Cambodians fear returning home despite border truce Air Chief Marshal Prapas Sonjaidee, director of the joint press centre on […]
India diplomatic setbacks in 2025 highlighted in new report
India’s foreign policy faced notable challenges in 2025, with a leading Indian daily describing the year as one marked by unmet promises and diplomatic setbacks. According to a report published by The Hindu, New Delhi’s reliance on symbolic diplomacy, high-profile meetings and narrative-building failed to deliver tangible outcomes. The paper argued that while Prime Minister […]
American magazine The Diplomat declares Pakistan a focal point of global attention
Pakistan emerged as a renewed focus of global attention in 2025 after several years on the periphery of international strategic debates. According to an analysis highlighted by the US-based magazine The Diplomat, the year marked a strategic comeback driven by security, diplomacy, and regional developments. Read More: Najmuddin Shaikh: A Diplomat Par Excellence. A central theme of […]
Russian strikes kill civilians, disrupt power across Ukraine
KYIV: Russian missile and drone attacks killed at least three people, including a four-year-old child, across Ukraine on Tuesday, triggering emergency power cuts and heightening regional security concerns as the war nears its fourth year. Read More: Russia intensifies strikes on Odesa, cuts power to 120000 According to Ukrainian officials, the strikes hit multiple regions, with […]
Thailand carries out air strikes amid border tensions with Cambodia
KUALA LUMPUR: Thailand has launched air strikes against Cambodian territory, according to Phnom Penh, despite both countries agreeing to hold talks this week to defuse escalating border clashes. Read More: China steps in to ease Cambodia–Thailand tensions Cambodia said Thai fighter jets bombed areas in Siem Reap and Preah Vihear provinces on Monday, only hours after Bangkok […]