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TopicAbdul Basit

Topic: Abdul Basit

Many blame me for not building on Modi-Sharif meet. I did what was in Pakistan’s best interest

In Hostility, former Pakistan high commissioner to India Abdul Basit writes about his tenure in Delhi from 2014 to 2017 — a difficult era in India-Pakistan ties.

Ex-Pakistan envoy’s memoir gives rare behind-the-scenes view into Islamabad’s ties with Delhi

Published by HarperCollins, 'Hostility: A Diplomat’s Diary on Pakistan-India Relations' by Abdul Basit will be released on 25 April on ThePrint's ‘SoftCover’.

Off The Cuff with Abdul Basit

This edition of 'Off The Cuff' saw Pakistani High Commissioner to India, Abdul Basit in conversation with ThePrint Chairman & Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta and Pranab...

Kashmir’s Broken Cycle of Talks

Calling for a political dialogue has become the default option for politicians and pundits every time the security situation in the Valley worsens. The optics of talks looks intended to be a healing touch in itself and ends up becoming a tactic to buy time. RAMA LAKSHMI

On Camera

Floundering PM Internship Scheme has seen 44% drop out since 2024 launch. Budget deals drastic blow

Only 21 percent of interns complete programme as Centre slashes budget by over 50% after poor joining and high attrition.

CDS Gen Chauhan in Armenia, focus on deeper defence ties including new deals

Armenia has procured significant defence equipment from India, including artillery guns, multi-barrel rocket launchers, air defence system, sniper rifles, weapons locating radars, anti-drone weapons.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.