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  FILE: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Israel Katz at the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem, 5 September 2018 © Ronen Zvulun/Pool Photo via AP Israel 'completely rejects' EU decision to review trade and cooperation deal. Israel has said it rejects a decision by the European Union to review the bloc's wide-ranging trade and cooperation pact with the country over its intensified offensive in Gaza. The EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated on Tuesday that the bloc would examine if Israel has violated its human rights obligations under Article 2 of the EU-Israel Association Agreement, which defines the trading and diplomatic relations between both sides. In a statement shared on X late on Tuesday, Israeli foreign ministry spokesperson Oren Marmorstein dismissed Kallas' announcement. "We completely reject the direction taken in the statement, which reflects a total misunderstanding of the complex reality Israel is facing...

  Pakistan condemns Israeli aggression in Gaza, calls for end to genocide campaign. Pakistan, May 21 -- ISLAMABAD, May 21 - Pakistan has strongly condemned the ongoing Israeli aggression in Gaza, urging the international community to take immediate action to stop the violence. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar expressed deep concern over Israel's ground operations in Gaza, warning that they pose a grave threat to regional peace and stability. In his statement, Dar highlighted the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with the entire population at risk of famine and widespread suffering. He stressed that Israel's actions are a clear violation of international laws and human rights, which are designed to protect civilians in conflict zones. The Foreign Minister called on the global community to intervene and halt the Israeli campaign of genocide against Palestinians, demanding an immediate end to the violence. He further emphasized the urgent need for unimpeded humanitarian aid to reach Gaza and...

  150 Israeli troops aided India before war, says Shehbaz Sharif. Pakistan, May 21 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has revealed that Israel provided major support to India during the recent war. He said 150 trained Israeli personnel reached India before the conflict started. According to him, India used Israeli weapons in Srinagar and other areas. This marks a serious development in the region's military cooperation. While speaking to senior journalists, the Prime Minister shared many key points. He said the decision to make the Army Chief a Field Marshal was his own. However, he always consults former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif before making important decisions. His remarks gave insight into how top-level decisions are made in Pakistan. Shehbaz Sharif emphasized that war is never a lasting solution. He added that one side may win, but another side always suffers. Therefore, lasting peace is the only way to ensure a secure future. He stressed the need for dialogue over conflict. ...

How India, Pakistan ceasefire saves millions globally. A recent ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan offers a moment of stability in the region, but the studies in recent times stress that a permanent truce is important for the region. Lasting peace between the two nuclear-armed nations would not only ease tensions in South Asia but also help prevent a broader humanitarian disaster that could spiral into global conflict. These two nuclear-armed nations have fought multiple wars since their independence in 1947, and continued hostilities – especially in the Kashmir region – pose a constant threat to regional and global peace. With both countries possessing growing nuclear arsenals, even a limited nuclear conflict could cause devastating global consequences, particularly in agriculture, climate, and human life. Historical Context. India and Pakistan have fought four wars (1947, 1965, 1971, and the Kargil War in 1999), primarily over the disputed region of Kashmir. Since then, t...

Pakistan's Lightning Response Establishes New Balance of Power. Pakistan, May 16 -- In modern warfare, things move at a lightning speed. Attacks and counter attacks take place instantly and cause so huge damages that the situation transforms decisively in a spurt of movement. If there had previously been any doubts about the fickleness of modern warfare or conflict, they were assertively cleared on 10 May. Over a course of a few hours, Pakistan's categorical response to the aggression that India committed in the dead of the night changed the dynamics of the war between the two countries, enhanced the diplomatic and political engagement at international level, and above all boosted the morale of the nation. It awakened the international community from its deep slumber, forcing US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to intervene and bring an end to hostilities between the two nuclear armed neighbors. The conflict eventually came to a halt when US President ...

Ishaq dar says India lied about pahalgam incident, Pakistan proved truth to the world. Pakistan, May 15 -- In a recent Senate session, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar strongly rejected Indian allegations linking Pakistan to the Pahalgam incident. He stated that soon after the tragic event, Indian media launched a smear campaign, but Pakistan responsibly clarified it had no connection. Dar emphasized that through diplomatic efforts, Pakistan successfully convinced the international community that India had misled the world. Speaking during the Senate session chaired by Chairman Yousuf Raza Gillani, Dar said Pakistan maintained constant contact with global partners after India started its blame game. According to him, while India tried to provoke emotions by targeting Pakistan, world leaders called on both sides to remain calm. However, India falsely claimed on May 7 that there were attacks at 15 locations and even accused Pakistan of inciting the Sikh community. Dar...

India strikes deep inside Pakistan, Pakistan claims 5 Indian jets shot down, in major escalation. Islamabad, Pakistan / New Delhi, India CNN - India launched military strikes on targets in Pakistan, both countries said on Wednesday and Pakistan claimed it had shot down five Indian Air Force jets, in an escalation that has pushed the two nations to the brink of wider conflict. India’s missile strikes early Wednesday morning targeted “terrorist infrastructure” across nine sites in Pakistan’s densely populated Punjab province and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, it said. They came in response to a massacre by militants of tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir two weeks ago, that New Delhi blamed on its neighbor. Pakistan said at least 26 people were killed in Wednesday’s strikes – including women and a three-year-old girl – and 46 wounded. The country’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif described the strikes as “an act of war” and Islamabad has vowed to retaliate. Where India launched atta...

  Shahid Afridi leads Karachi rally to support armed forces, urges peace. Pakistan, May 12 -- KARACHI - Former cricketer Shahid Afridi led a peaceful rally in Karachi on Monday to express solidarity with Pakistan's armed forces following recent tensions with India. He praised the military's strength and reaffirmed the nation's unity during difficult times. Speaking to a large crowd, Afridi said the rally was held to thank Allah Almighty for Pakistan's victory and to show that the people stand shoulder-to-shoulder with their military. He emphasized that the rally was not a celebration of war but a message of peace. Afridi strongly criticized Indian media for spreading misinformation and pushing aggressive narratives. He claimed New Delhi's hostile stance had backfired, exposing the cost of provoking a peaceful neighbor like Pakistan. Moreover, Afridi accused Indian forces of targeting civilians and religious sites inside Pakistan, adding that such actions have damage...

  Salman Khan speaks in support of Pakistan against terrorism allegations. .................................................................................................................................................................................................... Pakistan, May 13 -- An old video clip of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is circulating on social media, featuring the actor speaking out in support of Pakistan amid terrorism accusations. In the viral video, Khan can be heard arguing that Pakistan itself is a victim of terrorism and that the situation is beyond their control. He emphasizes the importance of avoiding immediate blame in the aftermath of any incident. The actor made powerful statements about religious teachings, asserting that Islam fundamentally does not promote terrorism. He explicitly stated that neither the Quran nor Islamic teachings permit the killing of innocent people. The video's resurfacing comes in the context of recent India-Pakistan tens...

Pakistan's military strategy gets global validation. In just 87 hours and 25 minutes, Pakistan’s military rewrote the rules of modern warfare. Confronting the world’s second-largest army — with $70 billion in procurements over two decades — and an air force that spent $50 billion on advanced platforms, the Pakistan Armed Forces delivered three decisive outcomes: strategic precision, technological dominance, and calibrated deterrence. The 87-hour conflict was not merely a battlefield victory for Pakistan’s military; it was a global validation of three pillars: its military doctrine, its procurement strategy, and its integration of 21st-century warfare technologies. In stark contrast, 87-hour conflict triggered severe crisis of confidence within Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir interaction with officers and troops during his visit at Sialkot Garrison. — APP/File In just 87 hours and 25 minutes, Pakistan’s military rewrote the rules of modern warfare...