Pakistan-China defence alliance poses risk to regional stability: Report

IANS | August 11, 2025 9:34 PM

Muscat, Aug 11 (IANS) Pakistan-China arms nexus has profoundly transformed South Asian military balance, posing significant challenges to regional stability and the global security framework, a report cited on Monday. The alliance transcends conventional buyer-seller arrangements, positioning Pakistan as a pivotal hub in China's strategic military influence operations across South Asia and beyond.

Asim Munir's second visit to Washington a warning flare: Report

IANS | August 11, 2025 9:04 PM

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.

Govt briefs Tharoor-led panel, conveys India's ties with US extend beyond trade

IANS | August 11, 2025 8:54 PM

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Congress MP and Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, Shashi Tharoor on Monday said that Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, has made it clear that India's relationship with the United States remains "very important" and extends beyond trade to several other areas where the New Delhi-Washington engagement continues.