Pakistan's Foreign Office said the biweekly train operations between Lahore and Attari will resume after the security situation improves, but gave no specific date.
Balakot air strikes may not prevent recurrent terrorist attacks, but India chose to change the narrative and demonstrate what air power brings to the table.
December oil imports from Russia may drop nearly 50%, but Indian buyers already shifting to non-designated Russian entities and opaque trading channels to keep Russian oil flowing.
New Delhi is interested in firming up bilateral agreements for increased trade, mobility, upgrade of Su-30 MKI fighters and the increased range of BrahMos supersonic missiles.
The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.
I am surprised the column believes Trump is less vocal on Indo-Pak matter.Trump is not a politician and so believes in action than words.His stoppage of protection money and doles paid generously to the Pak Generals is the biggest significant step that changes Ind-Pak paradigm.Fin. bankruptcy only adds to their misery further now heavily dependent on SA and China.The country has no future.
The path to resolving of the Pak Problem is the relentless rise of Indian economic and military power along with the mediating efforts of the UAE and Saudi Arabia, India’s new best friends but also deeply respected by Pak
Even so, the US has played a helpful role. Secretary of State Pompeo spoke to both foreign ministers, advising against military escalation. The US Ambassador spoke to the Foreign Secretary. Given the distractions and limitations the column explains, it is for Indian diplomacy to work harder to keep our house in order. More than Pakistan, should there be a major flap with China, there should be a realistic assessment of how much help will be forthcoming. It may be a small thing, but several Indian journalists are pointing out how Pakistan, in terms of PR and perception, has made its case to the rest of the world with greater finesse than we have.
I am surprised the column believes Trump is less vocal on Indo-Pak matter.Trump is not a politician and so believes in action than words.His stoppage of protection money and doles paid generously to the Pak Generals is the biggest significant step that changes Ind-Pak paradigm.Fin. bankruptcy only adds to their misery further now heavily dependent on SA and China.The country has no future.
The path to resolving of the Pak Problem is the relentless rise of Indian economic and military power along with the mediating efforts of the UAE and Saudi Arabia, India’s new best friends but also deeply respected by Pak
Even so, the US has played a helpful role. Secretary of State Pompeo spoke to both foreign ministers, advising against military escalation. The US Ambassador spoke to the Foreign Secretary. Given the distractions and limitations the column explains, it is for Indian diplomacy to work harder to keep our house in order. More than Pakistan, should there be a major flap with China, there should be a realistic assessment of how much help will be forthcoming. It may be a small thing, but several Indian journalists are pointing out how Pakistan, in terms of PR and perception, has made its case to the rest of the world with greater finesse than we have.