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Senior Chinese scholar Victor Gao has issued a stern warning to India, urging New Delhi not to weaponize water against Pakistan. Speaking on an Indian television program, Gao strongly reacted to the Narendra Modi government’s potential plans to restrict Pakistan’s water flow, stating that China, as an upstream country, will not remain silent if such measures are taken. “Any attempt …

Former foreign minister and Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari in a meeting with US Chargé d’Affaires to Pakistan Natalie Baker (not pictured). — Instagram/@bbhuttozardari Delegation to meet UN and OIC in New York by June 2. Pakistan delegation in Washington from June 3 to 6. Delegation’s schedule also includes visiting EU capitals. Former foreign minister and Pakistan Peoples Party …

The Congress Party swiftly condemned the revelation, accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government of “misleading the nation” and calling for an urgent special session of parliament to address what it described as a grave breach of public trust and national accountability. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge led the charge, posting a sharp critique on X (formerly Twitter), saying: “In the wake …

India’s Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan speaks to Reuters in Singapore, May 31, 2025 . —Reuters Congress accuses Modi of misleading the nation. Opposition demands emergency session of parliament. TMC slams govt for secrecy, lack of transparency. KARACHI: A political firestorm has erupted in India after Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan acknowledged that the country …

Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir chairs the 270th Corps Commanders’ Conference (CCC) at the General Headquarters, Rawalpindi. — Screengrab via ISPR video/File Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir said on Thursday that Pakistan would never accept India’s hegemony, adding that water is a “red line” and no one would be allowed to compromise on the fundamental …

Pakistan’s under-12 tennis team poses for a group photo. — PTF KARACHI: Pakistan’s under-12 boys’ tennis team stormed into the final of the Asian Tennis Federation (ATF) South Asia Championship with a dominant 2-0 victory over arch-rivals India in the semifinals on Thursday. The young Pakistani squad outclassed their opponents in straight sets, with Rashid Ali defeating B.C. Thanush Shekar 6-2, …

Civil defence personnel during a mock drill in Varanasi on May 7, 2025. —AFP  Haryana to carry out mock drills in 22 districts. Drills to simulate critical incidents such as air raids, drone attacks. Controlled blackout to be observed near vital installations. ISLAMABAD: India is set to conduct large-scale civil defence mock drills from tomorrow (Thursday) in four states along …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses Pakistan-Turkiye-Azerbaijan Trilateral Summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, May 28, 2025. — X/@azpresident BAKU: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reiterated Pakistan’s call for dialogue with India to ensure lasting peace in the region, saying that they need to sit on the table and address pressing challenges including Kashmir, water, and terrorism. “We must sit together and …

A man carrying an umbrella runs as he crosses a busy road during rain in Kolkata, India. — Reuters/File India is likely to see above-average monsoon rains for the second straight year in 2025, the government said on Tuesday, maintaining its forecast from April and keeping alive the possibility of higher farm output and economic growth. Good rains will help …

Visitors stand next to a prototype of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), India’s most advanced stealth fighter jet, at the “Aero India 2025” air show at Yelahanka air base in Bengaluru, India, February 11, 2025. — Reuters NEW DELHI: India’s defence minister has approved a framework for building the country’s most advanced stealth fighter jet, the defence ministry said …