India to Oppose World Bank Funding to Pakistan Next Month India’s Stance on World Bank Loan to Pakistan India is expected to oppose the World Bank’s upcoming funding to Pakistan, following a similar stance taken against the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in the past. According to a government source, India argues that Islamabad has historically … Read more
Trump Pledges to Resolve Kashmir Dispute After US Mediated Ceasefire US President Promises Trade Boost and Long-Term Peace Efforts U.S. President Donald Trump has pledged to increase trade with India and Pakistan and work to resolve the longstanding Kashmir dispute after the two nations reached a ceasefire following U.S. diplomatic efforts. The agreement, which came … Read more
India to Oppose World Bank Funding to Pakistan India’s Stance on World Bank Assistance to Pakistan India is likely to oppose the World Bank’s upcoming funding to Pakistan, citing concerns over the misuse of past financial assistance for military and terror-related purposes. A top government source confirmed that India is preparing to challenge the funding, … Read more
How South Asia’s ‘swing states’ navigate India-Pakistan tensions The recent flare-up between India and Pakistan over Kashmir was marked by missile strikes, one of the fiercest aerial dogfights since World War II, retaliatory rhetoric, and a shaky cease-fire. However, amid the chaos, a quieter but equally significant shift is unfolding: the recalibration of foreign policies … Read more
Pakistan Honors Asim Munir Amid Controversy Over Operation Sindoor After a series of cross-border military exchanges with India, Pakistan has promoted its army chief, Asim Munir, to the rank of field marshal, a move that has sparked mixed reactions both domestically and internationally. The promotion, which followed a controversial operation known as Operation Sindoor, has … Read more
India-Pakistan Ceasefire Fragile, Return to War Uncertain Despite the odds, a ceasefire between India and Pakistan has held after four days of intense cross-border military activity, marking the most advanced conflict in the region’s history. However, the fragile peace remains under pressure as both nations grapple with the aftermath of the confrontation, raising questions about … Read more
India’s Strategic Missteps in the Northeast: A Shift in Bangladesh’s Foreign Policy The Doklam Standoff and the Siliguri Corridor: A Reckoning for India In June 2017, Indian and Chinese troops faced off on the Doklam plateau in Bhutan, sparking a 73-day standoff that highlighted the strategic vulnerability of India’s northeast. The conflict arose from a … Read more
India Urges Turkey to Deter Pakistan from Cross-Border Terrorism New Delhi has issued a strong warning to Ankara, urging it to dissuade Pakistan from using cross-border terrorism as a tool of state policy and to take concrete steps against the terror networks that have plagued the region for decades. India’s External Affairs Ministry spokesperson, Randhir … Read more
Kashmir Tourism Plummets as Regional Tensions and Massacre Reshape the Landscape Empty Houseboats and Silent Resorts Signal a Tourism Crisis SRINAGAR, India — The scenic Himalayan region of Kashmir is eerily quiet, with few tourists in sight. Most hotels and ornate pinewood houseboats are empty, and resorts in the snowclad mountains have fallen silent. Hundreds … Read more
Family in Indian-Administered Kashmir Fears Being Split After Militant Attack BANDIPORA, India — In her dim living room, Zahida lies on the floor, under a blanket. She’s often tired, she says, a consequence of the breast cancer she’s getting treatment for. “I’m not worried about my disease,” she says. “The thought of going back to … Read more