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Saturday, August 16, 2025
TopicPakistan aid

Topic: Pakistan aid

Pakistan claims its X handle was hacked after a post seeks ‘more loans’ from international partners

Pakistan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs appeared to post a call for loans on its official X handle 'amid escalating war'. The ministry later denied making the appeal.

‘We cook once, eat it thrice… we even travel less,’ say Pakistanis battling extreme inflation

A report in the country’s newspaper Dawn tries to gauge the mood at the ground level, and reveals astonishing tales of struggle.

‘US to look at Pakistan’s role in last 20 years’, Blinken says bilateral ties under review

US lawmakers Monday asked the Biden administration to reassess Pakistan's status as a non-NATO ally given its longtime support for the Taliban and harbouring the group's leaders.

New bill caps US defence aid to Pakistan at $150 million

However, conditions like action against the LeT for disbursement of US aid have been removed. 

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

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.