ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is pressing for an emergency United Nations Security Council session to address escalating tensions with India, fueled by a murky incident in occupied Kashmir and New Delhi’s abrupt suspension of a critical water-sharing treaty.
Politics
Iran FM Araghchi arrives in Pakistan days after offering to mediate Kashmir standoff
SLAMABAD: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad on Monday for talks aimed at bolstering bilateral ties and addressing regional developments, the foreign office said, as tensions between Islamabad and New Delhi escalate following a deadly attack in occupied Kashmir.
Pakistan test-fires 450km range surface-to-surface missile
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s military said on Saturday it had successfully conducted a training launch of its Abdali surface-to-surface missile system, which has a range of 450 kilometers (280 miles).
Kashmiris hounded by India’s violent backlash
After an attack in occupied Kashmir killed 26 people last week, Kashmiri Muslims across India are confronting a surge of harassment and violence — a painful illustration of the deep-seated mistrust and divisions that continue to plague the region.
Pakistan says IMF $7bn deal secure as India targets funds after Kashmir clash
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s $7 billion International Monetary Fund program remains firmly on course, a top official said on Friday, brushing aside India’s calls for the lender to reassess the country’s financial support.
Pakistan military warns India of decisive response to any imposed war
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s military top leadership on Friday said India was exploiting a deadly April attack in occupied Kashmir to deflect domestic issues and jeopardise a vital water-sharing treaty, as it reaffirmed its readiness to defend national sovereignty.
US urges calm as Pakistan-India tensions flare over Kashmir attack
ISLAMABAD: US Vice President JD Vance called on India to avoid escalating tensions with Pakistan on Thursday after a deadly attack in occupied Kashmir, as the nuclear-armed rivals exchanged accusations and bolstered military stances.
Pakistan warns of nuclear risks, seeks Trump’s mediation in Kashmir
By Staff Reporter ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States has called on President Donald Trump to step in and mediate the worsening Kashmir conflict
Spy chief gets key national security role amid India tensions
ISLAMABAD: The government has named Lieutenant General Muhammad Asim Malik, head of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), as the new National Security Adviser (NSA), the first time a serving ISI chief will hold both roles simultaneously.
No first strike, but Pakistan promises fierce reply to India
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar said on Wednesday that Pakistan would not initiate military escalation with India but warned of a “very strong” response if provoked, as tensions over a deadly attack in occupied Kashmir brought the nuclear-armed rivals to a diplomatic precipice.