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Topic: US-Pakistan

The Brahmin equation, Kohli’s ‘monkey on the back’ & Modi’s UN moment

Yimkumla Longkumer -
The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Can’t predict when US President Joe Biden will call Pakistan PM Imran Khan, White House says

PTI -
During recent interviews, Khan had complained that a 'busy' Biden has not bothered to speak to him, although Washington was seeking Pakistan’s support in stabilising Afghanistan.

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

Bismee Taskin -
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.

Pakistan’s audacious defence budget needs to stay on paper. It’s good for everyone

Tara Kartha -
IMF is balking at Pakistan’s unrealistic budget, but Islamabad feels it can push the lending agency to give it what it wants. US can call the bluff.

Pakistan realises it can’t abandon US for China yet. But how far will Bajwa & Co go?

Ayesha Siddiqa -
If Indo-Pacific was a room, Pakistan would want to stand inside even if it doesn't get a seat at the table.

A diplomatic cocktail with deadly fizz is brewing between US, Pakistan and Afghanistan

Tara Kartha -
US withdrawal from Afghanistan has spurred curious events, including a quiet meeting between Pakistan NSA Moeed Yusuf & his US counterpart Jake Sullivan in Geneva.

Better US-India ties is bad news for Pakistan. Expect lip service on Kashmir, no aid

Javid Husain -
There is now growing strategic divergence between Pakistan and the US because of the development of the Indo-US partnership.

In declassified US’ secret Indo-Pacific strategy, India is central, Pakistan has fallen out

Tara Kartha -
The ‘US Strategic Framework for the Indo-Pacific’ has an entire chapter on India. And it says only New Delhi can box in a resurgent China.

US didn’t tell Pakistan location of Osama bin Laden due to lack of trust, says ex-CIA chief

PTI -
The former US defence secretary Leon Panetta said he finds it difficult to believe that Pakistan wasn't aware of Osama bin Laden's Abbottabad compound.

Pakistanis will outdo Indians in showing love for US, if only Trump stays hopeful and visits

Husain Haqqani -
Pakistan still measures close ties with US in terms of how much military assistance it can get. The leaders must change the talking points now.
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Opinion

India’s land acquisition disputes have a way out. Both Japan and Gujarat have used it

Deepesh Gulgulia -
India’s archaic land laws fuel delays, cost overruns and gridlock in everything from highways to housing. Something has to give.

Biting terror, doggone dilemma, urban menace. Indian TV war over Delhi street dogs

Dogs matter more to Indian middle class than people

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Economy

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Akanksha Mishra -
Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

Defence

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

Javaria Rana -
21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

National Interest

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Shekhar Gupta -
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.

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