Germany reaffirms strong support to India in fight against terrorism: FM Wadephul

Germany reaffirms strong support to India in fight against terrorism: FM Wadephul

Germany reaffirmed its strong support and solidarity with India in the fight against terrorism, Federal Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul told an Indian parliamentary delegation that outlined New Delhi’s resolve to not give in to nuclear blackmail by Pakistan. As the delegation visited the European country, it conveyed to German political and diplomatic leadership India’s unwavering … Read more

Pakistani Foreign Minister says chances of revival of conflict with India ‘remote’

Pakistani Foreign Minister says chances of revival of conflict with India ‘remote’

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said that the chance of the revival of an armed conflict between Pakistan and India is remote. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday (May 4, 2025) said that the chance of revival of an armed conflict between Pakistan and India is remote but warned of … Read more

Pakistan govt promotes Army Chief General Asim Munir as Field Marshal

Pakistan govt promotes Army Chief General Asim Munir as Field Marshal

Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir promoted to Field Marshal for leadership in conflict with India, approved by PM Shehbaz Sharif. File | Photo Credit: AP Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir was on Tuesday (May 20, 2025) promoted as the Field Marshal for “successfully” leading the armed forces in the recent conflict with India, … Read more

Dhankhar draws similarities between Operation Sindoor and Osama bin Laden’s killing

Dhankhar draws similarities between Operation Sindoor and Osama bin Laden’s killing

He said that a new “global benchmark” has been set. While maintaining the spirit of peace, the objective has been to strike at terrorism. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday (May 17, 2025) drew similarities between Operation Sindoor and the killing of Osama bin Laden by U.S. forces in Pakistan. … Read more

Stopping conflict a ‘big success’, level of anger was not a good thing: Trump

Stopping conflict a ‘big success’, level of anger was not a good thing: Trump

President Donald Trump gestures during an event in Doha, Qatar, on May 15. | Photo Credit: AP U.S. President Donald Trump, who has made repeated claims that his administration brokered a “ceasefire” between India and Pakistan, on Friday (May 16, 2025) described the cessation of hostilities as a “big success” and said the level of … Read more

What war hysteria hides: deaths, destruction, disinformation

What war hysteria hides: deaths, destruction, disinformation

A man inspects his house that was damaged by cross-border shelling, in Kotmaira village along the Line of Control in Akhnoor Sector, J&K | Photo Credit: Channi Anand The military escalation between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam massacre has been accompanied by a barrage of misinformation and disinformation. Data shows that concerned citizens, particularly … Read more

‘Republic of Balochistan announced’ trends on social media as Baloch leaders declare independence from Pakistan

‘Republic of Balochistan announced’ trends on social media as Baloch leaders declare independence from Pakistan

The “Republic of Balochistan announced“ began trending on social media after Baloch leaders, including activist Mir Yar Baloch, declared Balochistan’s independence from Pakistan. The announcement came amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, following recent cross-border military operations. Mir Yar Baloch, a known writer and advocate for Baloch rights, issued the declaration through a series … Read more

Pakistan declares an Indian diplomat ‘persona non grata’ in a tit-for-tat move, asks to leave within 24 hours

Pakistan declares an Indian diplomat ‘persona non grata’ in a tit-for-tat move, asks to leave within 24 hours

Pakistani security personnel stand guard at the diplomatic enclave near the Indian High Commission in Islamabad on April 24, 2025. | Photo Credit: AFP Pakistan on Tuesday (May 13, 2025) declared a staff member of the Indian High Commission in Islamabad “persona non grata” for engaging in activities what it called “incompatible” with his privileged … Read more

Pakistan PM Sharif bats for ‘path of peaceful negotiations’ to address India-Pak issues

Pakistan PM Sharif bats for ‘path of peaceful negotiations’ to address India-Pak issues

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked the country’s political leadership for demonstrating “exemplary” unity and integrity during the confrontation between Pakistani and Indian militaries. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked the country’s political leadership, including his coalition partners and opposition, for demonstrating “exemplary” unity and integrity during the four-day confrontation … Read more

India-Pakistan conflict: No military solution possible, it will ultimately be a political solution: Swaminathan Aiyar

India-Pakistan conflict: No military solution possible, it will ultimately be a political solution: Swaminathan Aiyar

Swaminathan Aiyar, Consulting Editor, ET Now, says amidst missile and drone engagements, expectations in Washington DC lean towards de-escalation between India and Pakistan, deemed mature nuclear powers capable of restraint. While political rhetoric may intensify, a military solution is unlikely, with a political resolution anticipated. Despite potential financial pressures, China’s support for Pakistan, including debt … Read more