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Topic: Pakistan

‘Fog of ceasefire’ & how Trump’s ‘madman theory’ shaped deal with Iran | Cut The Clutter

In the latest episode of CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta lifts the layers of the conditional ceasefire, what proposals by US & Iran said, and what the continuing attacks mean.

Iran envoy deletes X post on delegation’s arrival to Pakistan

He had posted that the delegation was coming ‘despite skepticism of Iranian public opinion due to repeated ceasefire violations by Israeli regime to sabotage the diplomatic initiative.’

Dawn columnist Abbas Nasir’s farewell op-ed divides Pakistan: Govt pressure or self-interest?

Veteran journalist Abbas Nasir cites advertising pressure and threats to editorial independence in the final column, which focussed on tensions in the Persian Gulf.

Pakistan to repay matured loan deposits to UAE, move to strain its reserves

Islamabad has about $12 billion in debt from friendly countries, mainly China, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, which have kept extending the loans every year at maturity.

Pakistan remembers ‘dignity’ after extensions & nudges, vows to repay UAE $3.5 bn as rollover refused

With the United Arab Emirates declining further leniency amid escalating West Asia conflict, Pakistan is finally settling $3.5 bn debt—framing necessity as principle amid pressure.

Pakistan is fence-sitting on Iran War. Tehran prefers it there

There is no disagreement among Pakistan’s elite about which side they would take in a war between Tehran and Riyadh. Its role as a facilitator helps Islamabad avoid getting involved.

Anne Hathaway’s Devil Wears Prada bag puts Pakistani brand in the spotlight

Founded in 2016 by Hirra Babar, Warp is a Lahore-based contemporary leather goods label showcasing modern designs.

Amid Pakistan bid to play Iran-US peacemaker, global media debates if India should dive in or keep out

International media looks at the varying views on the diplomatic position India should take with Pakistan trying to act as mediator, and the impact of conflict on state-owned oil companies.

India sharpens foreign media outreach in post Op Sindoor world, new strategy in play

Three-day conflict between India and Pakistan underscored the growing importance of information warfare as a critical domain alongside conventional military operations.

How Indian and global media decoded Pakistan’s ‘vested interests’ in US-Iran mediation

‘Islamabad will have to support Riyadh in the event of an Iran-Saudi showdown. That is not in Pakistan’s interest,’ read an article in The Diplomat.

On Camera

A stronger Iran has emerged from the rubble. US learned the lesson 40 days late

The US and Israel’s assassinations of Iranian leadership ended up bestowing martyrdom on those killed. Shias saw the deaths as a continuity of martyrdom from the Battle of Karbala.

Data centre gold rush risks blackouts, central electricity body warns states against tripping grids

India’s fast-growing data centre sector may strain state electricity networks; Central Electricity Authority has urged Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu to boost capacity.

Too early to draw lessons from US-Israel & Iran war, India monitoring like a hawk—Navy chief

Indian Navy chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi said that the ongoing conflict in West Asia illustrates that speed is no longer merely an enabler of warfare but a distinct capability.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.