Indonesia, Egypt, Bahrain block Pakistan’s anti-India move at OIC meet in Jakarta

In a major blow to Pakistan and a huge diplomatic win for New Delhi at Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC), countries like Indonesia, Egypt and Bahrain blocked Islamabad’s anti-India proposal. According to reports, a meeting of OIC, a Parliamentary Union was held in Jakarta where Pakistan wanted to adopt a tough stand against India on […]

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Pakistan foreign minister confirms ceasefire with India

Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has confirmed that Pakistan and India have agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect. “Pakistan has always strived for peace and security in the region, without compromising on its sovereignty and territorial integrity!” he said in a post on X. https://x.com/MIshaqDar50/status/1921175494633943541 His statement follows US President […]

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India, Pakistan agreed to ceasefire from 5pm today: Indian foreign secretary

Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said Pakistan called the Director General of Military Operations of India, during which both sides agreed to halt all military action on land, at sea, and in the air starting at 5pm today (10 May). “Pakistan called Indian Directors General of Military Operations at 15:35 hours earlier this afternoon. It […]

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India, Pakistan have agreed to ceasefire after ‘long night of talks’: Trump

US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that India and Pakistan had agreed to a “full and immediate ceasefire” after a fourth day of strikes and counter-strikes against each other’s military installations. Pakistan’s foreign minister also said both countries had agreed to a ceasefire “with immediate effect” and India’s foreign ministry said it would start […]

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US VP Vance says war between India and Pakistan will be ‘none of our business’

US Vice President JD Vance said on Thursday that India and Pakistan should de-escalate tensions, but he added that the US cannot control the nuclear-armed Asian neighbors and a war between them would be “none of our business”. “We want this thing to de-escalate as quickly as possible. We can’t control these countries, though,” Vance […]

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Chinese embassies in India, Pakistan, Nepal advise caution amid conflict

The Chinese embassies in India and Pakistan on Friday (9 May) advised citizens to step up safety precautions and to be cautious about travelling to the South Asian countries, amidst the worst fighting in the region in nearly three decades. The nuclear-armed neighbours have been clashing since India struck multiple locations in Pakistan on Wednesday […]

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Pakistan’s Chinese-made jet brought down two Indian fighter aircraft, US officials say

By Saeed Shah and Idrees Ali ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON, May 8 (Reuters) – A top Chinese-made Pakistani fighter plane shot down at least two Indian military aircraft on Wednesday, two U.S. officials told Reuters, marking a major milestone for Beijing’s advanced fighter jet. An Indian Air Force spokesperson said he had no comment when asked about the […]

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India-Pakistan conflict: Iran, Saudi officials urge restraint as tensions surge

By Biman Mukherji Two high-profile visits by Middle East leaders, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Saudi Arabia’s junior Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir, to New Delhi this week have highlighted global concerns about the deepening India-Pakistan conflict. The surge in hostilities between the nuclear-armed neighbours came in the wake of the April 22 attack in […]

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