India-Pakistan relations
Pakistan's State-Sponsored Terrorism Against India Since 1947: NatStrat's Comprehensive Report Documents Decades of Cross-Border Terror
Nov 26, 2025 11:12 pm CST
NatStrat's landmark report documents Pakistan's systematic use of terrorism as state policy against India from 1947 to 2025, revealing a consistent pattern of cross-border terror attacks including the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. The report, compiled by former Deputy National Security Advisor Ambassador Pankaj Saran, traces Pakistan's strategy from the 1947 tribal invasion of Kashmir through decades of proxy warfare, highlighting the ISI's central role in supporting terrorist organizations and India's resilience against this persistent threat.
Trump Claims He Prevented India-Pakistan Nuclear Conflict Through Tariff Threats and Personal Calls with PM Modi
Nov 20, 2025 01:59 pm CST
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed he resolved tensions between India and Pakistan by threatening 350% tariffs on both nations, asserting that Prime Minister Modi personally called him saying "we're not going to go to war." This claim contradicts India's consistent position that the May ceasefire followed direct military talks between the two countries without third-party intervention.
Indian Sikh Woman Converts to Islam and Marries in Pakistan During Religious Pilgrimage
Nov 15, 2025 12:46 pm CST
A 52-year-old Indian Sikh woman named Sarabjit Kaur has allegedly converted to Islam and married a Pakistani man after disappearing from a pilgrim group visiting Pakistan for Guru Nanak Dev's celebrations. Immigration records confirm her absence upon the group's return to India, raising diplomatic concerns as authorities from both countries investigate the situation.
Pakistan Defense Minister Threatens War Against Afghanistan Following Islamabad Attack Claimed by Taliban
Nov 12, 2025 02:43 pm CST
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has issued a serious war threat to Afghanistan following a deadly suicide bombing in Islamabad that killed 12 people. The minister directly accused the Afghan Taliban regime of harboring terrorists and claimed India was waging a proxy war through Afghanistan. The Pakistani Taliban (TTP) claimed responsibility for the attack as tensions escalate between the neighboring countries.
Over 2,000 Indian Sikh Pilgrims Enter Pakistan for Guru Nanak's Birth Anniversary Amid Strained Relations
Nov 04, 2025 11:44 pm CST
In a significant development amid strained India-Pakistan relations, approximately 2,100 Indian Sikh pilgrims have crossed the Wagah border to attend celebrations marking Guru Nanak Dev's 556th birth anniversary. This marks the first major people-to-people contact between the two nations since their four-day conflict in May. During their 10-day stay, pilgrims will visit several sacred sites including Gurdwara Janamasthan in Nankana Sahib, while both countries maintain tight security arrangements.
Former CIA Officer Reveals How Osama bin Laden Escaped Tora Bora Disguised as a Woman
Oct 25, 2025 11:32 am CST
A former CIA counterterrorism officer has revealed that Osama bin Laden escaped US forces in Afghanistan's Tora Bora mountains by disguising himself as a woman, aided by an Al-Qaeda operative who had infiltrated as a translator. John Kiriakou, who led CIA operations in Pakistan, also disclosed previously unknown connections between Pakistan's government, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Al-Qaeda that were downplayed for strategic reasons.
Pakistan Defense Minister Orders Afghan Refugees to Leave as Tensions Escalate with India Connection
Oct 18, 2025 02:02 pm CST
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has ordered all Afghan refugees to return home while claiming Afghanistan has become India's proxy in a regional conflict. The statement follows border clashes that killed dozens, with Pakistan conducting airstrikes despite a ceasefire agreement. Diplomatic relations between the neighbors have deteriorated significantly as Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of harboring terrorists and conspiring with India against Pakistani interests.
Pakistan Breaks Ceasefire with Fresh Airstrikes in Afghanistan Killing 10 Civilians
Oct 18, 2025 10:09 am CST
Pakistan conducted airstrikes in Afghanistan's Paktika province, killing at least 10 civilians including 2 children, breaking a 48-hour ceasefire between the two nations. The Taliban has vowed to retaliate as tensions escalate in the region. Pakistan claims the strikes targeted militant groups linked to the Pakistani Taliban (TTP), while Afghanistan denies harboring such groups on its soil.
From Servility to Statesmanship: How India's Diplomatic Approach Evolved Between Two Sharm El-Sheikh Summits
Oct 17, 2025 05:41 pm CST
This analysis contrasts India's diplomatic approaches at two Sharm El-Sheikh summits 16 years apart, highlighting the evolution from Manmohan Singh's conciliatory stance in 2009 to Narendra Modi's strategic diplomacy in 2025. While Pakistan's PM Shahbaz Sharif displayed obsequious behavior toward Trump at the recent Gaza peace negotiations, Modi's decision to send a representative instead demonstrated calculated diplomatic maturity, underscoring fundamental differences in India's foreign policy posture between the two administrations.
Pakistan Defense Minister Claims Readiness for Two-Front War Amid India and Afghanistan Tensions
Oct 17, 2025 02:18 pm CST
Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has stirred controversy by claiming Pakistan is prepared for a potential two-front war, suggesting India might "play dirty" along the border amid escalating tensions with Afghanistan. Asif also accused Afghanistan's Taliban government of fighting a proxy war on behalf of India, following recent deadly cross-border skirmishes that led to a temporary ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan.