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Saturday, December 6, 2025
TopicUS-Pakistan relations

Topic: US-Pakistan relations

A pat on the back from Donald Trump won’t fix Pakistan’s fragile ties with the US

Trump’s gratitude towards Pakistan for apprehending ISKP terrorist Sharifullah is seen as recognition of the Pakistani military’s role in combating terrorism. But it’s not that simple.

ISIS ‘top terrorist’ deported to US was held by ISI for months, not the big fish Trump declared

EXCLUSIVE | Trump Wednesday called Mohammad Sharifullah the 'top terrorist' in the Abbey Gate bombing in Afghanistan's Kabul airport, leading to the deaths of 13 US military personnel.

‘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.

On Camera

5,000 episodes of ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai’ shows revolution is nowhere around

We keep saying Indian TV needs to evolve. But if a show has touched 5,000 episodes by doing ‘rinse and repeat’ with the same storyline, what change are we even looking for?

RBI to inject $16 billion via bonds, forex swap to boost liquidity as rupee remains weak

Delivering MPC statement Friday, RBI guv said the central bank will buy Rs 500 bn of bonds on 11 Dec & similar amount on 18 Dec. It will hold $5 billion of buy/sell swap on 16 Dec.

From nuclear cooperation to defence, trade to oil, what is expected from Putin’s two-day India visit

New Delhi is interested in firming up bilateral agreements for increased trade, mobility, upgrade of Su-30 MKI fighters and the increased range of BrahMos supersonic missiles.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.