Thousands of Pakistani militants in Afghanistan: UN Report
Most of the militants belonged to the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP), that is responsible for attacks on Pakistani military and civilian targets
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ISIS Reaps Gains From the Pakistan-India Rivalry in Afghanistan
Reports indicate that ISIS is rapidly gaining recruits from India and Pakistan for its Afghanistan and Central Asia operations. The emerging threat in this regard would require close counterterrorism cooperation between Islamabad and New Delhi if the group is to be successfully defeated in Afghanistan.
Mideast at ‘critical threshold’ in virus numbers: WHO
Over 80 percent of all deaths in the region were reported in five countries — Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia — according to WHO
China’s Belt and Road Initiative falls prey to Baloch fury
A surge in the deadly attacks by Baloch separatists in Pakistan has sent the risks and costs of China’s ambitious Belt and Road (BRI) projects soaring
Iran and China agree to 25 years mega deal
Once signed, the deal will open doors for Chinese investment across the Iranian economy.
US special envoy Khalilzad travelling to Pakistan, Qatar and Uzbekistan
“Due to the challenges of travel during the COVID-19 pandemic, Khalilzad, CEO Boehler, and their delegation will also conduct meetings with Afghan officials throughout the trip remotely via video.”
Pakistan to continue in FATF’s ‘Grey List’ for failing to check funding to LeT, JeM
The decision was taken at the Financial Action Task Force’s third and final plenary held virtually due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
India to reduce Pakistan High Commission Strength by half; similar changes in Indian High Commission in Islamabad
This decision comes soon after two staffers of the Indian High Commission in Islamabad were abducted and confined illegally for 10 hours.
Living On The Edge, Pakistani Hindus Still Feel Safer In India
Several of the refugees said they lived in better conditions in Pakistan, but they felt safer in India.
Photo: Residents at a Hindu refugee colony, New Delhi/ Reuters
Lessons to be learnt from the Ladakh escalation
China needs to understand that India will continue to develop infrastructure on its side of the LAC, including feeder roads, like China, and continue to build its own capability to avert a contingency.