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U.S. and India Sign 10-Year Defense Cooperation Plan
The defense cooperation between both countries is aimed at strengthening the Strategic Military Partnership Amid Rising Tensions in the Indo-Pacific.
A view of the border fence outside the Kitton outpost on the border with Afghanistan in North Waziristan, Pakistan October 18, 2017 [Caren Firouz/Reuters]
The Durand Border continues to define Pakistan-Afghanistan relations amid Kabul’s refusal to accept it as an international boundary
The Geography of Power: Why Maps Still Rule Modern Wars
In an age of AI and cyber wars, it’s still the mountains, rivers, and borders that decide who wins and who falls
An image of wreckage from a downed Indian Rafale fighter jet near Bhatinda, India. [IC: The Washington Post]
Pakistan Army warns India of “cataclysmic devastation” after a series of hostile remarks from Indian defence leaders.
Pakistani and Azad Kashmir flags wave against the lush green hills of Kashmir amid renewed India-Pakistan tensions following the Pahalgam attack. [IC: File Photo]
Move to abolish 12 refugee seats in AJK Assembly seen as abandoning Kashmir’s cause and erasing its living symbol.
The Path of Dialogue and the Responsibilities of the Awami Action Committee Leadership
AAC leadership had a golden chance to channel public support positively but its decisions show the opposite.
Dr Shama Junejo seated behind Defence Minister Khawaja Asif during a UN Security Council session in New York on Sept 25, 2025. [Courtesy: Khawaja Asif/X].
Shama Junejo’s UNGA presence draws backlash; FO disowns her while she claimed in a now-deleted post to be PM’s policy advisor since April 2025.
Court filings in New York say an Indian agent plotted killings in Pakistan and Nepal, widening fallout from failed plot against Sikh activist Pannun. [Courtesy: Getty Images via Bloomberg].
US prosecutors allege RAW-linked Indian agent plotted killings in Pakistan and Nepal after a failed assassination attempt in New York.
Once the largest US hub in Afghanistan, Bagram, less than 800km from China’s Xinjiang border, is now at the center of tensions as Kabul rejects Trump’s demand. [Courtesy: AP].
Kabul rejects Trump’s demand for Bagram, reminding US of its Doha pledge to respect Afghanistan’s sovereignty and independence.
Trump Warns Afghanistan of 'Bad Things' if Bagram Air Base Not Handed Back
Trump threatens “bad things” for Afghanistan if Bagram is not returned, declines to rule out US troop deployment.
Amid Afghan TTP safe-haven controversies, Islamabad asserts non-negotiable security imperatives while negotiations stall
Defense Minister stresses written commitments from Afghan side essential, thanks Turkey and Qatar for mediation
Third round of Pakistan-Afghan Taliban talks in Istanbul ends without results; Pakistan demands TTP action and security assurances.
Pakistan flags Afghan-linked AI disinformation campaign during Istanbul talks, targeting state institutions and public sentiment.
Bannu gun battle during search operation results in casualties, amid Pakistan’s claims of militants operating from Afghanistan.
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