Pakistan US relations
Raghuram Rajan Claims US Tariffs on India Linked to Trump's Ego, Not Russian Oil Imports
Dec 10, 2025 10:53 am CST
Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan suggests that the Trump administration's 50% tariffs on Indian goods were primarily motivated by India's refusal to credit Donald Trump for the May ceasefire with Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, rather than India's Russian oil purchases. While Pakistan received only 19% tariffs after publicly praising Trump's role, India maintained the ceasefire resulted from direct military communications. Rajan's comments have sparked significant backlash on social media, with many users defending India's stance as protecting national interests over political appeasement.
Trump Praises Pakistan Leadership for Supporting US Gaza Peace Plan: Strengthening US-Pakistan Relations
Sep 30, 2025 12:08 pm CST
US President Donald Trump has commended Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir for their unwavering support of his 20-point Gaza peace proposal. This diplomatic endorsement comes amid improving US-Pakistan relations, marked by recent trade agreements and collaborative efforts to resolve the Israel-Hamas conflict. The comprehensive peace plan outlines a path toward a deradicalized Gaza and includes provisions for hostage releases and military withdrawal.