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Thursday, August 14, 2025
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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On Camera

Biting terror, doggone dilemma, urban menace. Indian TV war over Delhi street dogs

News channels were also in two minds about removing stray dogs to the government dog pounds. NDTV took credit for it and CNN-News 18 called ‘controversial order’.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.