Strategic Perspectives Through Research and Dialogue

China Silk Road Initiative Seen as Game Changer

BANGKOK—China’s “Silk Road” trade and economic network, launched in 2013 by President Xi Jinping, is being seen by many as a potential "gamer changer"...

House Seeks to Tighten Restrictions on Pakistan Aid

WASHINGTON — U.S. lawmakers are looking to use a defense policy bill to increase restrictions on military aid for Pakistan, expressing frustration with what...

China’s naval chief lauds Pakistan’s pivotal role

KARACHI: The head of China’s navy on Wednesday acknowledged Pakistan Navy’s role in ensuring maritime security and stability in the region. “Pakistan, as a...

India is ready for talks, says envoy

LAHORE: Indian High Commissioner in Pakis­tan Gautam Bambawale has acknowledged that Pakistan-India talks must be held on all issues, including Kashmir, and said India...

Maleeha scorns Indian maps depicting Jammu and Kashmir as part of India

UNITED NATIONS: Maleeha Lodhi heavily criticised maps released by India that depicted Jammu and Kashmir as part of India. Pakistan’s permanent representative to the...

US views relationships with India, Pakistan individually: Pentagon

WASHINGTON: The United States views its relationships with India and Pakistan individually and not as a “zero-sum game”, says the Pentagon while endorsing Islamabad’s...

White House urges Congress to review restrictions on Pakistan aid

WASHINGTON: The White House has warned Congress that its effort to restrict US military assistance to Pakistan would hurt bilateral ties. In a policy statement...

Pakistan committed to Afghan-led peace process, says minister

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for States and Frontier Regions Lieutenat General (r) Abdul Qadir Baloch has said that Pakistan is seriously facilitating Afghan-led peace process...

Afghanistan signs draft accord with Hekmatyar’s group

KABUL: Afghanistan signed a draft agreement with the Hezb-i-Islami militant group on Wednesday in a move the government hopes could lead to a full...

‘India might not be able to defend itself from Pakistani missiles’

ISLAMABAD: A nuclear expert from Moscow says despite heavy investments in developing anti-ballistic missile systems, India may not be able to fully defend itself...

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