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- ‘No need to read too much into visit’ of Pakistan’s top diplomat, but Islamabad’s fight with India in Kashmir could threaten piece of China’s belt and road jigsaw
The media has a responsibility to cover stories from multiple perspectives while the public must judge the news critically.
The media has a responsibility to cover stories from multiple perspectives while the public must judge the news critically.
Beijing delays vote indefinitely on blacklisting of Masood Azhar, whose group killed dozens of Indian paramilitary police in an attack in Kashmir last month.
Beijing delays vote indefinitely on blacklisting of Masood Azhar, whose group killed dozens of Indian paramilitary police in an attack in Kashmir last month.
India said it was “disappointed” by the move, after China once again said it needed more time to examine the sanctions request targeting Masood Azhar.
India said it was “disappointed” by the move, after China once again said it needed more time to examine the sanctions request targeting Masood Azhar.
The tense stand-off between the nuclear-armed neighbours shines a light on their growing arsenals, particularly tactical nuclear weapons that many mistakenly believe could shock an adversary into submission.
The tense stand-off between the nuclear-armed neighbours shines a light on their growing arsenals, particularly tactical nuclear weapons that many mistakenly believe could shock an adversary into submission.
New Delhi said that a reported crackdown on seminaries belonging to outlawed groups was not enough.
New Delhi said that a reported crackdown on seminaries belonging to outlawed groups was not enough.
Qian Keming, vice-minister of commerce, issues latest defence of controversial scheme, saying it’s not a ‘one-way street’.
Qian Keming, vice-minister of commerce, issues latest defence of controversial scheme, saying it’s not a ‘one-way street’.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi portrays China’s role as a balancing act between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi portrays China’s role as a balancing act between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.
For days after the February 14 suicide bombing that killed 44 Indian soldiers, political leaders did nothing to calm public furore aimed at Kashmiri people. In fact, they spurred it along, says Harsh Mander.
For days after the February 14 suicide bombing that killed 44 Indian soldiers, political leaders did nothing to calm public furore aimed at Kashmiri people. In fact, they spurred it along, says Harsh Mander.
Prime Minister Imran Khan has recently ordered the takeover of assets and property of dozens of banned militant organisations operating in the country.
Prime Minister Imran Khan has recently ordered the takeover of assets and property of dozens of banned militant organisations operating in the country.
Continuing activity by hostile militant groups suggests that India’s responses to terrorist attacks, formed in 2016, cannot resolve the problem and new thinking may be required.
Continuing activity by hostile militant groups suggests that India’s responses to terrorist attacks, formed in 2016, cannot resolve the problem and new thinking may be required.
Beijing distances itself from Security Council consensus on Delhi’s pursuit of Jaish-e-Mohammed chief after group claims attack that killed 40 Indian troops in Kashmir.
Beijing distances itself from Security Council consensus on Delhi’s pursuit of Jaish-e-Mohammed chief after group claims attack that killed 40 Indian troops in Kashmir.
India and Pakistan are among the world’s nine nuclear weapons states, alongside China, France, Israel, North Korea, Russia, the United Kingdom and the US.
India and Pakistan are among the world’s nine nuclear weapons states, alongside China, France, Israel, North Korea, Russia, the United Kingdom and the US.
The Indian air strikes were a response to the murder of Indian nationals on Indian soil by a state-funded terrorist group. It’s Islamabad that must act to cut support for the militant Jaish e-Mohammed.
The Indian air strikes were a response to the murder of Indian nationals on Indian soil by a state-funded terrorist group. It’s Islamabad that must act to cut support for the militant Jaish e-Mohammed.
Pakistan does little to enforce its bans on any kind of animal fighting, though there are sporadic crackdowns.
Pakistan does little to enforce its bans on any kind of animal fighting, though there are sporadic crackdowns.
The United States and Britain urged Pakistan to deal with militant groups. However, an Indian government official, speaking on condition of anonymity, expressed scepticism.
The United States and Britain urged Pakistan to deal with militant groups. However, an Indian government official, speaking on condition of anonymity, expressed scepticism.
The Indian army’s claims that up to 300 terrorists had been killed in Pakistan were reported by local media – then refuted by the foreign press.
The Indian army’s claims that up to 300 terrorists had been killed in Pakistan were reported by local media – then refuted by the foreign press.
In recent days, India and Pakistan have come closer to conflict than in years, after a suicide bombing in Indian-administered Kashmir on February 14.
In recent days, India and Pakistan have come closer to conflict than in years, after a suicide bombing in Indian-administered Kashmir on February 14.
Pakistan has faced pressure to get tough with terror groups since a massive suicide bombing in Kashmir killed 40 Indian troops on February 14.
Pakistan has faced pressure to get tough with terror groups since a massive suicide bombing in Kashmir killed 40 Indian troops on February 14.
National People’s Congress spokesman positive ahead of planned April summit for participants in the multibillion-dollar infrastructure scheme but backlash suggests deep-seated anxieties over Beijing’s strategic intentions.
National People’s Congress spokesman positive ahead of planned April summit for participants in the multibillion-dollar infrastructure scheme but backlash suggests deep-seated anxieties over Beijing’s strategic intentions.
City’s Indian and Pakistani communities ‘have lived peacefully in Hong Kong for years’, says one visitor to arts festival.
City’s Indian and Pakistani communities ‘have lived peacefully in Hong Kong for years’, says one visitor to arts festival.
Islamabad has no desire to use its nuclear weapons, but when faced with overwhelming force and open aggression it may have no other option
Islamabad has no desire to use its nuclear weapons, but when faced with overwhelming force and open aggression it may have no other option
The latest conflict between the nuclear powers was sparked by a suicide bomb attack by Jaish-e-Mohammed, but Beijing refuses to agree to labelling its leader a terrorist.
The latest conflict between the nuclear powers was sparked by a suicide bomb attack by Jaish-e-Mohammed, but Beijing refuses to agree to labelling its leader a terrorist.
Beijing has long walked a tightrope between Delhi and Islamabad, but the US$62 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor has changed the game. Can it maintain these newly close relations while preserving regional stability?
Beijing has long walked a tightrope between Delhi and Islamabad, but the US$62 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor has changed the game. Can it maintain these newly close relations while preserving regional stability?
Even if Pakistan acts against terror group Jaish-e Muhammad, Indian rule and brutality in Kashmir mean the causes of this stand-off will fester
Even if Pakistan acts against terror group Jaish-e Muhammad, Indian rule and brutality in Kashmir mean the causes of this stand-off will fester
The tensions between nuclear armed neighbours India and Pakistan may have eased slightly, but misjudged political rhetoric could still force them into a dangerous spiral
The tensions between nuclear armed neighbours India and Pakistan may have eased slightly, but misjudged political rhetoric could still force them into a dangerous spiral
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to keep up the anti-Pakistan rhetoric but heed international pressure not to escalate the conflict. Meanwhile, cash-strapped Pakistan would not want a protracted conflict either.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to keep up the anti-Pakistan rhetoric but heed international pressure not to escalate the conflict. Meanwhile, cash-strapped Pakistan would not want a protracted conflict either.
Given the unthinkable risks in prolonged conflict, the prime ministers of nuclear powers India and Pakistan must weigh their actions carefully to avoid aggravating a delicate situation
Given the unthinkable risks in prolonged conflict, the prime ministers of nuclear powers India and Pakistan must weigh their actions carefully to avoid aggravating a delicate situation