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UNSC likely to have a closed meeting on Kashmir Friday
The UN Security Council is expected to meet on Friday to consider Pakistan’s request for to address the precarious situation in the Indian administered Kashmir. The 15-member body will meet amidst ratcheting tensions between Pakistan and...August 15, 2019 1331 0 -
The gravity of Kashmir situation warrants much stronger US role
The United States should play a stronger role to address exacerbating situation in South Asia in the wake of India’s annexation of Kashmir and unprecedented repression of the people, Pakistan’s ambassador in Washington argues. “The U.S....August 10, 2019 604 0 -
Pakistan not contemplating military action but to challenge India diplomatically over Kashmir status: FM
Pakistan will not resort to a military action to settle Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s annexation of the disputed Kashmir territory, foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said as tensions soared over New Delhi’s decision to tighten...August 8, 2019 511 0 -
Pakistan suspends trade with India over Kashmir annexation; may close airspace
Pakistan has suspended bilateral trade with India as well as downgraded diplomatic relations in reaction to New Delhi’s abrogation of special status for Kashmir, which it says flouts international norms and annexation of the disputed Himalayan...August 7, 2019 499 0 -
Pakistan warns against repercussions of India’s Kashmir annexation
Views and News file photo of a protest outside the White House Prime Minister Imran Khan has warned the world against ramifications of India’s “bigoted and racist” annexation of Kashmir, saying any conflict between the two...August 7, 2019 598 0 -
UN ‘very concerned’ over South Asian tensions after Indian move to change Kashmir status
Following India’s move to revoke the constitutionally mandated special status of the disputed Kashmir region under its control, the United Nations Monday expressed concern over rising South Asian tensions and urged restraint. “We are following with...August 5, 2019 623 0 -
U.S.-Pakistan Relations: A Cautionary Tale, Great-Power Politics, and Deft Diplomacy
As U.S. President Donald Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan meet at the White House on Sunday, July 22, a cautionary tale, great-power politics, and deft diplomacy will be at play. Washington’s agenda will clearly...July 20, 2019 1422 1 -
Khan renews talks offer to Modi as Pakistan-India peace remains elusive
For the third time, Prime Minister Imran Khan has addressed a letter to his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi inviting him to resolve disputes through dialogue. The move comes after a military standoff between the countries in...June 8, 2019 1588 0 -
A late arrival of the Monsoon and soaring political temperatures
For the outside world, geopolitical rivalries and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s continued friction with neighboring Pakistan may be the most talked about factors behind rising political temperatures in South Asia. But weather experts say India may...May 30, 2019 652 0 -
Pakistan-India trade drops amid ongoing tensions
The world headlines may just be waning of repercussions of the U.S.-China trade wars but South Asia is already feeling the heat of self-inflicted losses from a trade spiral down between Pakistan and India. As nuclear powers...May 10, 2019 665 1