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Pakistan
India Halts Pakistan-Bound Chinese Ship Over Missile Program Fears
Karachi-bound vessel allegedly carried machinery for making military components. Pakistan called the incident an ‘unjustified seizure.’
IN-DEPTH: In Pakistan, Geo-Political Challenges Face Coalition Government After Hung Election
Analysts fear the current political situation will mean weeks of unrest, protests, and heightened instability, as well as future geo-political challenges.
CCP Deems Indo-China Border Dispute a ‘Legacy Issue.’ Analysts Say China’s Words Are a Means to an Expansionist End.
While claiming historical issues, China will change the status on the ground, says one expert.
Iran, Pakistan Hail ‘Brotherly’ Ties, Call for Stepped-Up Security Cooperation
Speaking in Islamabad, Tehran’s top diplomat blames ‘third countries’ for recent violence near border.
Iran, Pakistan to Resume Normal Ties After Rare Cross-Border Missile Strikes
Relations set to return to business as usual after both countries strike militant factions operating on each other’s territory.
IN-DEPTH: As Iran and Pakistan Trade Strikes, Experts Warn of Growing Destabilization in West Asia
The volatile situation is complicated by Pakistan and Iran’s border mistrust, the Israeli–Hamas conflict, and China’s investment in the region.
Iran–Pakistan Missile Exchange Stokes Tensions in Already Volatile Region
In response to Tehran’s strikes on Balochistan, Pakistan targets ‘terrorist hideouts’ said to be located in southeastern Iran.
6 Tidbits From the Third Australia V Pakistan Cricket Test
Australia romped to a triumphant 3-0 series drubbing of Pakistan, clinching victory by a handsome eight wickets at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Opinion: 6 Things We Learned From the Australia V Pakistan 2nd Cricket Test
Former skipper Adam Gilchrist’s soothsaying abilities were spine-chilling, to say the least.
IN-DEPTH: Pakistan–China Axis Behind Fresh Terror Attacks in India’s Kashmir Region: Expert
The axis wants to force India to shift troops from India–China border and engage them to counter terrorists.
IN-DEPTH: Beijing Is Using Economic Corridor to Assimilate Pakistan’s Economy: Foreign Policy Expert
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is strategic, not economic, in nature.
