58 h. ago Pakistan, Indonesia vow to boost trade and defense collaboration

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to strengthen bilateral ties with Indonesia, especially in trade, defense, investment, and strategic sectors. He made the remarks during a meeting with Indonesian Defense Minister Lieutenant General (R) Syafrie Samsudin, who called on him in Islamabad to discuss ways to enhance mutual cooperation. During the […]

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3 d. ago China, India leaders vow to be partners as members of Global South

BEIJING: Chinese Vice President Han Zheng on Monday met with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Beijing. Han said, last October, Chinese President Xi Jinping had a successful meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Kazan, leading China-India relations to a new starting point. Noting that China and India are both major developing […]

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3 d. ago Jaishankar urges China to ease border tensions, end trade curbs

India has asked China to stop trade restrictions and pull back troops from the border to improve relations. Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing on Monday. This is Jaishankar’s first visit to China since a deadly border clash in 2020. That incident caused a long standoff between the two […]

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3 d. ago China, India vow to boost cooperation and respect mutual concerns

China and India have agreed to enhance practical cooperation and maintain stable bilateral relations, as Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in Beijing on Monday. The meeting highlighted a shared commitment to keeping diplomatic progress on a positive path. Vice President Han emphasized the importance of steady cooperation […]

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7 d. ago India on edge: CDS warns of ‘triple threat’ from China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh alliance

NEW DELHI: India’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan has warned about the possible “convergence of interests” between China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, suggesting that it could lead to significant challenges for India’s internal stability. Addressing a session at the Observer Research Foundation in New Delhi, General Chauhan said, “There is a possible convergence […]

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8 d. ago After revolution, Bangladesh warms to Pakistan, China as India fumes

Protests in Bangladesh that toppled the government last year triggered a diplomatic pivot, with Dhaka warming towards China after neighbouring India was angered by the ousting of its old ally Sheikh Hasina. One year since the protests, that realignment risks intensifying polarisation – and fears of external interference – as political parties in Bangladesh jostle […]

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1 week ago Defeated India trying to pacify its domestic audience by blaming China: Khawaja Asif

ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif rejected the top Indian Army officer’s claims about China’s ‘live [satellite] inputs’ to Pakistan during its recent conflict with India in May, saying such statements are aimed at pacifying the domestic audience. India’s Deputy Chief of Army Staff, Rahul R Singh, claimed a day ago that Beijing provided real-time satellite […]

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1 week ago China helped Pakistan during India conflict, says Indian Army deputy chief

China gave Islamabad “live inputs” on key Indian positions during Pakistan’s deadly conflict with its neighbor in May, the deputy chief of India’s army said on Friday, calling for urgent upgrades to the country’s air defense systems. The nuclear-armed rivals used missiles, drones and artillery fire during the four-day fighting – their worst in decades […]

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2 w. ago India urges permanent solution to border dispute with China at SCO meet

NEW DELHI – Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has called for a “permanent solution” to the long-standing border dispute with China during a meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Dong Jun. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) defence ministers’ summit held in Qingdao on Thursday. Singh emphasized the need […]

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2 w. ago SCO decides against issuing joint statement following India’s refusal

Indian Defence Minister refuses to sign SCO joint document mentioning terror activities in Balochistan Defence Minister Kh Asif reaffirms Islamabad’s unwavering commitment to SCO’s principles and objectives. QINGDAO, CHINA: India on Thursday, as reported by local media, refused to sign a joint document during a high-level Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) huddle being held in China […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan shines at SCO: Calls for peace, unity, and global action on terrorism

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ meeting in Qingdao, China, concluded on Thursday without a joint statement due to India’s refusal to agree on the wording. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif reaffirmed his country’s commitment to fighting terrorism and promoting regional peace under the SCO platform. The 10-member Eurasian grouping — which includes […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan’s trade deficit with 9 neighboring countries crosses $1.1 billion

Pakistan’s trade deficit with its nine neighboring countries surged to $1.117 billion during the first 11 months of the 2025 fiscal year. The rise is mainly due to a sharp increase in imports from China, India, and Bangladesh, while exports to these countries fell. This imbalance has caused concern among policymakers and economists alike. Although […]

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3 w. ago India’s defence minister to attend China SCO summit amid easing tensions

India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will travel to Qingdao, China, this week for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. He is expected to meet with defence ministers from China, Russia, and other regional countries. The summit begins Wednesday and focuses on regional security and cooperation. The defence ministry said Singh will present India’s vision for […]

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4 w. ago China, Central Asian countries sign landmark treaty, vow to boost cooperation

ASTANA: In a historic first, the China-Central Asia Summit was hosted in a Central Asian country, as leaders of China and five Central Asian nations gathered on Tuesday in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, for the summit’s second edition. In a new landmark, the six countries signed the Treaty of Permanent Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation […]

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