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Monday, February 23, 2026
TopicIndia-Pakistan relations

Topic: India-Pakistan relations

‘When done exporting terror & bombing your own people…’—India rips into Pakistan at UNHRC

Indian diplomat Kshitij Tyagi condemned Pakistan’s aerial strikes in its own Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province that killed 24 people, including 10 civilians, at the UNHRC session.

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.

On Camera

Nick Jonas wearing a mangalsutra is validation for many Indians. He’s our favourite jiju

Nick Jonas is not trying to modernise the mangalsutra, but his gesture shows that choices can be equal. If commitment must be flaunted, it need not be gendered.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Suspected brake failure leads to Tejas accident after landing, airframe likely to be written off

The IAF, so far, remains mum on this accident which has led to grounding of the fleet for safety checks.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.