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Nobel-winning physicist Max Born once lived in India, taught at IISc

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

Xi Jinping, Shehbaz Sharif reaffirm consensus on CPEC upgradation

The Pakistani PM is on a five day visit to China, the first after his appointment after the 8 February elections.

Colonial legacy divided Pashtunistan. Chaman protest shows Pashtun nationalism still alive

For over 6 months, peaceful protests have been underway at crossing near Af-Pak border. The situation shows secular nationalism is still alive in region despite jihadist assault.

Pakistan looking for agriculture, IT breakthroughs in high-level US trade talks

Pakistan Commerce Minister told Reuters the meeting could help boost bilateral trade in goods and services, which the Pakistani embassy said now totalled about $12 billion.

Pakistan’s Peshawar mosque blast death toll rises to 87. TTP denies responsibility

According to officials, 57 people were being treated, seven of whom were in critical condition.

Pakistan suffers major power outage after grid failure

According to the federal energy ministry, at 7:34 AM (local time) the national grid experienced a loss of frequency, that caused a major breakdown.

This PM worries about ‘aloo, tamatar’ prices — Shehbaz Sharif’s ‘Purana Pakistan’ is promising

When Shehbaz Sharif took office, Pakistanis couldn’t believe that a PM could give an entire speech without talking about himself. Pinch us, will you?

For some in Pakistan, Malala is actually Jane from Hungary. Just like Trump is a Pakistani

From Malala Yousafzai to Abdus Salam, there is special hate in store for Nobel Prize winners in Pakistan.

Qureshi’s Saudi criticism on Kashmir hints shift in Pakistan’s strategy for the Islamic world

20 years ago, during a meeting at the PPP office in Islamabad, Qureshi had told this writer that he was from Multan where Kashmir had no resonance.

5 dead, 10 injured in bomb blast in Pakistan’s Balochistan

Recently, Balochistan has seen an increase in attacks by militants and separatists belonging tobanned outfits.

On Camera

Rahul’s ‘vote chori’ attack on EC is a political dead-end. He still has a point

The ECI needs to respond to Rahul Gandhi’s accusations professionally and transparently. Else, it will end up giving him the ammunition he is desperately seeking.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

‘Next war may come sooner than expected, will require whole-of-nation approach’—Army chief

Gen Dwivedi framed Op Sindoor not just as retaliation to Pahalgam, but as demonstration of India’s capability to fight multi-domain conflicts with integration between services & agencies.

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.