Washington, Aug 14 (IANS) Months after Pakistan-backed terrorists killed 26 tourists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday extended greetings to Islamabad on the occasion of its Independence Day (August 14), saying Washington "deeply appreciates Pakistan's engagement on counterterrorism and trade".
Washington, Aug 13 (IANS) The United States formally designating the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and the Majeed Brigade as Foreign Terrorist Organisations (FTO) and US President Donald Trump announcing US investment in oil exploration in Balochistan not only reinforces America's commitment to counter international terrorism but also limits China's ability to use security concerns as a justification for expanding its physical presence in the region under the cover of protecting the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a renowned international analyst reckoned on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Operation Sindoor dealt a body blow to several terror organisations operating on Pakistan soil. The worst to be hit were the Jaish-e-Muhammad, Lashkar-e-Taiba, Hizbul Mujahideen, and the Resistance Front.
Chandigarh, Aug 12 (IANS) In a major breakthrough against Pakistan’s ISI-backed terror network, Punjab Police’s Counter Intelligence of Jalandhar, in a joint operation with SBS Nagar Police, have busted a Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terror network with the arrest of five operatives, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said on Tuesday.
Washington, Aug 11 (IANS) Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir's recent visit to the United States - his second to the country since June - is being seen less as a genuine effort to strengthen bilateral ties and more as a bid to secure financial aid, political shield, and fresh channels of influence, all of which will be harnessed for Pakistan's "military-industrial-terrorism complex", a report cited on Monday.
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) India on Monday slammed the irresponsible remarks made by Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir during his recent visit to the United States, emphasising that "nuclear sabre-rattling is Pakistan's stock-in-trade".
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) As the Middle East approaches a new boiling point, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) finds itself at the heart of an escalating geopolitical storm - from defending Israel against Iranian missile barrages to containing the reach of Chinese influence across the Indian Ocean. In this high-stakes arena, operational clarity and strategic trust are non-negotiable. Yet, CENTCOM’s recent embrace of Pakistan—underscored by the award of the prestigious Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military) to CENTCOM Commander General Michael Kurilla—raises troubling questions about the judgment guiding America’s military partnerships.
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Senior Congress leader Udit Raj on Sunday questioned why the Indian Army and Indian Air Force (IAF) chiefs disclosed the outcomes of Operation Sindoor only now, alleging that someone is making them say such statements after the issue of alleged "votechori" has come to light.
Jammu, Aug 10 (IANS) A gunfight started on Sunday between the joint security forces and the terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district.
Srinagar, Aug 9 (IANS) Two Indian Army soldiers were martyred and 2 others injured in the protracted Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) anti-terror operation in the Akhal Devsar forest area of Kulgam district, which entered the 9th day on Saturday.
