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Friday, October 3, 2025
TopicUS Sanctions

Topic: US Sanctions

US sanctions on Pakistan have lost their bite. They can’t do much to stop defence planning

There is a lot of hue and cry within Pakistan’s strategic circles regarding Washington’s tilt toward India because of the Indo-Pacific strategy.

After US sanctions, Pakistanis have issued a warning: Don’t mess with Gen Asim Munir

Islamabad is signaling that missile development will continue as a necessary countermeasure to the growing military capabilities of India.

Trade imbalance, US sanctions, transport corridors likely on agenda at India-Russia talks tomorrow

EAM Jaishankar & First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Denis Manturov will co-chair 25th session of IRIGC-TEC in New Delhi Tuesday. Payments in local currency also expected to be key issue.

Asmi machine pistol, made by US-sanctioned Lokesh Machines, inducted by Army’s Northern Command

Army made the announcement Tuesday, though deliveries of the weapon were completed about 3 months ago. The firm is among 19 sanctioned by US for allegedly aiding Russia's 'war machine'.

Indian firms sanctioned by US didn’t violate laws, says MEA. Hyderabad firm that supplied to Army on list

Among 19 Indian firms sanctioned by US Treasury Dept was Lokesh Machines Ltd accused of coordinating with 'Russian defence procurement agent to import Italy-origin CNC machines'.

US imposes sanctions on Chinese suppliers of Pakistan’s ballistic missile programme

The US State Department has taken action against one Pakistani & three Chinese entities, in addition to one Chinese individual, under the missile sanctions laws.

‘Old tactic’—US travel ban on Bangladesh ex-army chief & family stirs debate on ‘American meddling’

US Department of State cited ‘corruption’ and ‘undermining of democratic institutions as reasons for its travel ban on Gen Aziz Ahmed, drawing varied reactions in Bangladesh.

US announces over 500 fresh sanctions against Moscow on second anniversary of Russia-Ukraine war

US President Joe also imposed new export restrictions on nearly 100 entities for providing backdoor support for Russia's war machine.

India attends Taliban-hosted conference in Kabul on mutual regional interests in Afghanistan

Conference attended by 11 countries, reportedly including China, Russia and Pakistan. Afghanistan urged neighbours 'to help remove Western sanctions & promote economic development'.

US defied own sanctions, imported Russian crude worth nearly $3.5-mn in Oct-Nov, claims report

Import made possible by licences granted by US treasury dept's Office of Foreign Assets Control, which is responsible for enforcing sanction, says Russian state-owned Sputnik Globe news.

On Camera

Why Modi’s supporters fear ‘proud Hindu’ MK Gandhi and venerate his murderer Godse

Every Gandhi Jayanti, we witness a contradiction in Hindutva position — PM Modi hails ‘beloved Bapu’ while his supporters attack and abuse him.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

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.