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TopicIndia-Pakistan relations

Topic: India-Pakistan relations

ThePrint Quiz, 27 April, 2025: India-Pakistan relations

Pahalgam terror attack has pushed already-strained India-Pakistan ties to the brink. In this edition of ThePrint Quiz, we look at the ups and downs of their bilateral relationship.

IWT on hold, India looks to harness Chenab, Indus & Jhelum. Tunnel, new hydro projects on the table

Under Indus Waters Treaty, Pakistan is allowed unrestricted use of water of western rivers Chenab, Indus & Jhelum, while India gets to use water of the three eastern rivers, Sutlej, Ravi and Beas.

A closer look at Simla Agreement, cornerstone of India-Pakistan ties that established Line of Control

After a security meeting convened by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the Pakistani government said it reserves the right to put the agreement in 'abeyance'.

As India downgrades diplomatic ties with Pakistan, here’s how their foreign missions are staffed

India’s decision to expel the three defence advisers and the five support staff has essentially shut the entire defence wing of the Pakistani High Commission in New Delhi.

Pakistan, India exchange lists of prisoners

The Bi-annual exchange noted 381 Pakistani, 49 Indian civilian prisoners and 81 Pakistani, 217 Indian fishermen.

Jaishankar takes aim at China, Pakistan at SCO meet. ‘Must recognise territorial integrity, sovereignty’

At SCO Heads of Govt summit in Islamabad, Indian foreign minister raised points of contention between the 2 nations & New Delhi—cross-border terrorism, territorial integrity & UNSC reform.

India should consider restoring economic ties with Pakistan if they come forward, says House panel

Standing Committee on External Affairs tables report on India’s ‘Neighbourhood First Policy’ in Parliament. Chaired by BJP MP P.P. Chaudhary, panel has also urged keeping SAARC active.

India expects ‘nothing dramatic’ from new Pakistan govt, ‘terror must stop for normalisation’

With Shehbaz Sharif government in power now, there's speculation that ties between India and Pakistan, which worsened after Balakot air strike, could see major improvement.

Expect small steps, not a breakthrough in India-Pakistan ties despite Shehbaz-Modi messages

Sharif’s insistence on Kashmir talks and Modi’s on ‘terror-free’ region show core concerns haven’t changed. However, both sides could try and push for normalising diplomatic ties.

PM Shehbaz Sharif has dispelled hope of reset in India-Pakistan ties, won’t risk being soft

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The Congress party once championed Shashi Tharoor's bid for the highest seat in global diplomacy. Now it's glum over the Centre making him part of a delegation visiting world capitals on Operation Sindoor.

TN confident of retaining Apple despite US tariff threat—state planning commission official J Jeyaranjan

In a conversation with ThePrint, Tamil Nadu Planning Commission Executive Vice-Chairperson says it's impossible for Apple to shift manufacturing units from Tamil Nadu to US, given the cost.

Chinese admiral sacked as Xi’s purge of military brass continues, another CMC top dog still missing

Xi's anti-graft drive amongst PLA echelons continues, with Admiral Miao Hua facing potentially more severe charges than corruption.

Asim Munir just stole his 5th star & has nothing to show for it. It’ll make him desperate, dangerous

Asim Munir locked up Imran Khan, had his handmaiden parliament give himself an extended tenure. But the additional jingle of that fifth star will not change facts on the ground.