Wednesday, April 30th, 2025
Pahalgam Attack and the Imperative of Dialogue
Mian Zunair Ishaq The recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, has once again heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, drawing attention to the fragile stability of South Asia. Following the attack, India swiftly attributed responsibility to Pakistan-based militant groups, following a pattern seen in previous incidents of cross-border terrorism. This episode particularly evokes memories of the 2019 Pulwama attack, in which a suicide bombing claimed the lives of 40 Indian soldiers and brought the two nuclear-armed neighbors to the brink of war. In response to Pulwama, India launched airstrikes withinRead More
PM Shehbaz, US Secretary Rubio discuss regional security over phone
ISLAMABAD, APR 4 /DNA/ – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call from U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio this evening. The Prime Minister greeted the U.S. Secretary of State and conveyed his good wishes for President Donald Trump, while expressing Pakistan’s desire to work closely with the U.S. Administration on all areas of mutual interest. During the telephone call, the Prime Minister shared with Secretary Rubio, Pakistan’s perspective on recent developments in South Asia, since the Pahalgam incident. While condemning terrorism in all its forms and manifestations,Read More
Dar engages Spanish, Omani counterparts
Dar calls for international probe into India’s violation of Indus Waters Treaty DNA Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar on Wednesday held separate telephone conversations with Spanish Foreign Minister and Minister for European Union and Cooperation Jose Manuel Albares, and the Foreign Minister of the Sultanate of Oman, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Al Busaidi, to discuss Pakistan’s concerns over escalating regional tensions and India’s recent actions. According to Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan, during his conversation with the Spanish Foreign Minister, IshaqRead More
‘We will respond very strongly’: Pakistan warns India against any misadventure
ISLAMABAD, APR 30: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday warned that the peace and stability of the South Asian region is under serious threat due to “politically motivated and provocative actions” by India following the Pahalgam attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). Addressing a press briefing along with Director-General (DG) Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, Dar said the objective of the interaction was to share Pakistan’s concerns over India’s irresponsible statements and destabilising conduct in the wake of theRead More
Experts call for humane policy on long-settled Afghans in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, APR 30 /DNA/ – Ambassador (retd) Asif Durrani underscored the complexity of the Afghan refugee situation in Pakistan, reminding all stakeholders that “this is not just Pakistan’s responsibility – the international community must share the burden”. He emphasized the need for a balanced approach, recognizing the distinction between security concerns and the legitimate presence of peaceful, long-settled Afghan businesspeople. Speaking at the Focus Group Discussion titled Policy Options for Balancing Expulsions & Rights of Afghans Born/Settled in Pakistan, Pakistan’s former envoy for Afghanistan called for international cooperation, pointing outRead More
KCFR hosts Russian CG for a Talk on the “End of World War II and the Post-War World Order”
Nazir Siyal / DNA KARACHI: The Karachi Council on Foreign Relations (KCFR) hosted His Excellency Andrey Viktorovich Fedorov, Consul General of the Russian Federation in Karachi, for a thought-provoking session on the theme “End of World War II and the Post-War World Order.” The event took place at Avari Towers and was attended by a large and diverse audience comprising diplomats, scholars, students, media personnel, and members of the business and strategic community. Ms Nadira Panjwani, Chairperson of KCFR, in her welcome remarks, appreciated the Russian Federation’s consistent diplomatic engagementRead More