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Thursday, October 2, 2025
TopicUS-Pakistan relations

Topic: US-Pakistan relations

‘Free Imran Khan’ says top Trump ally. Pakistanis want him to contest elections against Sharif

PTI supporters are rallying for US Republican candidate Richard Grenell after he called for Imran Khan’s release from prison. Some want him to contest elections.

Gen Asim Munir’s US trip has limited benefits—Pakistan knows what it must do for money, ties

Pakistan Army chief touched base with American investors and Pakistani diaspora in the US, while listing 'sacrifices' on Afghanistan front. But winning trust and confidence won't be easy.

US envoy visits Pakistan’s China-funded Gwadar port . At play is ‘silent diplomacy’

After the visit, the US issued a press release stating the purpose of the visit to Gwadar was to investigate commerce and development prospects.

‘Most responsible nuclear State’—Shehbaz Sharif, Imran Khan, Bilawal refute Biden’s Pakistan comment

Pakistani leaders across the political spectrum spoke out against Biden calling the country one of the most ‘dangerous nations’.

Stung by ‘issues’ with China-made tech, Pakistan military is back to wooing US for defence

Rawalpindi wants to restore defence cooperation & get Pakistan off Financial Action Task Force’s Grey List. Western countries have been denying equipment, cancelling deals.

Indian missile must bring self-reflection to Pakistan. Imran Khan should keep EU, US close

The 'accidental' missile launch emphasises one key aspect of India-Pakistan relations. Nuclear powers can't afford accidents and misunderstandings.

Imran Khan has a set interview template — Biden’s phone call to China’s Uyghur genocide

Making up your own history to back your claims is an art not known to all. But Pakistan PM Imran Khan has been effortless — from Article 370 to Uyghur genocide.

#BidenMujhayCallKaro — Pakistani Twitter runs free with memes about Imran Khan’s long wait

From Amitabh Bachchan to Yo Yo Honey Singh — Twitter goes viral with #BidenMujhayCallKaro as the wait for Joe Biden's call with Imran Khan continues.

Imran Khan is waiting for a call from Joe Biden. The phone still hasn’t rung

Earlier it was Indian PM Narendra Modi who wasn't taking Imran Khan's calls. Now it is US President Joe Biden who is refusing to call.

Pakistan looks to ‘reset ties’ with US as last American troops prepare to exit Afghanistan

Once an ally of the US as it set out to rout the al-Qaeda in the wake of 9/11, Pakistan fell out of favour with Washington over time due to its stand and actions on terrorism.

On Camera

More Andhra-style prawn fry for Indian plates? How Naidu’s trying to blunt US tariff hit on aqua exports

Naidu attempts to shield aqua farmers after Trump’s tariff hits the shrimp farming sector in Andhra Pradesh, leading to the cancellation of 50% of the state's exports.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.