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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
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Topic: US-Pakistan

US tags BLA as foreign terrorist group days after Pakistan army chief Munir’s visit. What it means

US had earlier designated BLA as Specially Designated Global Terrorist group & has now upgraded it to Foreign Terrorist Organisation, adding its militant wing Majeed Brigade to SDGT separately.

There’s a method in Trump’s Pakistan romance. It’s all about Gulf security

Like Turkey and Egypt, Pakistan is one of a handful of powers with the human resources and infrastructure to help secure the Persian Gulf as Trump’s America draws down its military presence.

US-Pakistan romance is not new. Why does India feel betrayed?

I don’t believe that the US-India relationship has deteriorated beyond repair. There are ways of handling Trump, even if the Pakistanis have outplayed us this year.

Hours after slapping tariffs on India, Trump declares deal with Pakistan to develop oil reserves

American president did not name oil company which will lead exploration & development of Pakistan’s oil reserves. The bilateral tie has seen an uptick especially after Op Sindoor.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.

Confident in trajectory of India-US ties, says MEA in response to question about Trump-Munir meet

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal also answers questions about updated US travel advisory for its citizens and issuance of visas to Indian nationals.

Trump-Munir meet: ISPR says US, Pakistan to deepen ties on counterterrorism, trade & crypto

In what Pakistan military claimed to be a show of ‘depth, cordiality of the dialogue,’ the Trump-Munir meeting went on for two hours despite being scheduled for an hour.

Trump invited Munir after he called for Nobel for US president for ‘stopping’ India-Pakistan conflict

Speaking to reporters at White House ahead of scheduled meet with Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Munir, Trump also says, ‘We’re going to make a trade deal with Modi of India’.

As Shehbaz Sharif seeks reset in ties with Trump, a look at the ups & downs in US-Pakistan relations

Trump was first to announce India-Pakistan ceasefire, even before the two neighbours. Push by Islamabad comes as Washington, in recent years, has pivoted strongly towards India.

Pakistan watches Trump 2.0 with ‘caution’, PTI sees chance for Imran Khan’s release

Analysts view the US President's 2nd tenure with 'expectation and fear'. While stakes are high, adapting to a more transactional, unpredictable global landscape will be key for Pakistan.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

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.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

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.