China is willing to cooperate with Pakistan in industry, agriculture and mining, Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad on Thursday, according to a readout of the meeting released by Wang’s ministry. Beijing would continue to support Pakistan in safeguarding its national independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity and combating terrorism,…
Cambodia and Thailand’s top defence officials agreed on Thursday to allow observers from the Asean regional bloc to inspect disputed border areas and help ensure hostilities do not resume following a violent five-day conflict that ended in a ceasefire in late July. The Southeast Asian neighbours saw the worst fighting in over a decade last…
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday issued a warning against what he described as Israel’s “destructive” role in the Middle East, urging regional countries to unite in resisting its divisive agenda. In a meeting with Iraqi Interior Minister Abdul Amir al-Shammari in Tehran, Pezeshkian said, “The Zionist regime is the arrogant system’s project to undermine,…
Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir claimed that India had attacked the country twice without any provocation, calling it a “troubling absence of strategic foresight.” Blaming India for escalating regional tensions, Munir vowed a decisive response to any future Indian aggression. Speaking at the Pakistan Naval Academy in Karachi on Saturday, Munir called Pakistan a “net…
State-run Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) has announced its first international acquisition, signing a deal worth up to $52.96 million to acquire a controlling stake in Sri Lanka’s Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC). The strategic move is seen as a major step in expanding India’s maritime influence in the Indian Ocean Region amid China’s growing footprint.MDL,…
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said he will present important issues related to the state at the 25th meeting of the central regional council, chaired by Union home and cooperation minister Amit Shah in Varanasi on Tuesday.“Today, I will present important issues related to Uttarakhand in the 25th meeting of the central regional council,…
Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian thanked the PM for India’s position and call for de-escalation and said India’s voice and role were important in the restoration of regional peace and stability. “We discussed in detail about the current situation… Reiterated our call for immediate de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy as the way forward and for early restoration…
Top strategic affairs expert Ashley Tellis shares his insights on the escalating Israel-Iran conflict and its global implications. The expert discusses the potential for US intervention, Trump’s decision-making process, and the risks of a protracted campaign. The conversation also touches on US-India relations, Pakistan’s role, and the changing perception of America as a global power. The…
DHAKA: Bangladeshi exporters are raising concerns over India’s newly imposed port restrictions on key export items such as readymade garments (RMG) and processed foods, warning that the move will lead to “delays, higher costs, and disruptions” in bilateral and regional trade. While experts view the restrictions as non-tariff barriers that could significantly impact Bangladesh’s export…
Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has called for a joint economic strategy involving India’s northeastern states, Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh, underlining the need for regional cooperation in hydropower, healthcare, and road connectivity. “There should be an integrated economic plan for Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and the Seven Sisters,” Yunus said, referring to India’s northeastern states. “We…