In an unclassified threat assessment paper, US' DIA says Islamabad sees New Delhi as an ‘existential threat’ & will push its development of nuclear weapons to offset India.
For New Delhi, the path forward lies not in indulging theatrical appeals to ‘Asian brotherhood’, but in resolutely preparing to confront Chinese fire with the tempered steel of Indian resolve.
Chinese commentary repeatedly casts India as a hegemonic upstream actor leveraging its geographic position, while China is painted as a stabilising force.
Global media also reports that Pakistan denied ceasefire 'breaches', while warning that the confrontation may have ‘laid the ground for a more dangerous one’ in the future.
Beijing’s comments come as Pakistan seeks to reaffirm its position with close partners. India has announced cross-border linkages to the attack, with a range of punitive diplomatic measures.
The slaughterhouse’s operations come as part of an agreement between Pakistan and China to export donkey by-products, particularly hides, to the Chinese market in 2024.
China’s political secretary to Pakistan accused Islamabad of engaging in ‘false rhetoric’ about CPEC projects during an interview with The Guardian. Chinese embassy now claims the official was misquoted.
Last week, a military delegation from Pakistan, which also included ISI officials, went to Bangladesh and visited Rangpur district, which is located near the ‘Chicken Neck’ in India.
The PML(N) leader has said her visit aims to strengthen Pakistan-China ties, focusing on modern infrastructure, healthcare, education, clean energy, and IT investment.
Indian Navy is tweaking operational plans to take into account Pakistan's naval expansion, which is being supported by China, says Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi.
SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.
India exited the Indo-Russian FGFA programme in 2018. But now it might procure at least 2 squadrons of Su-57 aircraft from Russia and evaluate Russian proposal to manufacture them in India.
Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.
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