India’s provision of humanitarian aid to Afghan refugees repatriated from Pakistan is a recent attempt to showcase its compassion for refugees, especially Afghans. However, this
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Sri Lanka, Pakistan hold 5th Defence Dialogue in Islamabad to boost ties, regional security, and defence cooperation.
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Pakistan plans legal action against India over IWT suspension following Pahalgam attack that killed 26 tourists.
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Pakistan rejects India’s accusations on Pahalgam attack, calls them baseless amid rising tensions and mutual punitive actions.
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Pakistan’s DFDI summit secures $700 million in investments, aiming to boost digital growth and exports despite challenges.
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Pakistan urges UN to hold perpetrators accountable for BLA’s deadly attack on Jaffer Express train, citing external sponsorship.
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Deputy PM of Pakistan Ishaq Dar vows a strong response to India if tensions escalate over the recent Kashmir attack.
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Pakistan shoots down Indian quadcopter along LoC amid rising Kashmir tensions and threats of military escalation.