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Pakistan
Pakistan accuses India of water ‘weaponisation’ over Indus treaty suspension
New Delhi paused its participation in the agreement following the killing of 26 tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir last April.
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China's military weapons
Should China worry more about keeping defence customers than winning new deals?
30 Jun 2026 - 5:55PM
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Pakistan
Pakistan rattles India with new Chinese-built stealth submarine
28 Jun 2026 - 12:00PM
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India
India’s military revamp to counter China and Pakistan gathers pace
The proposed Integrated Theatre Commands would unite the army, navy and air force in India’s biggest military shake-up since independence.
10 Jun 2026 - 5:05PM
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India
Letters
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Reforms are a band-aid solution to water woes of downstream countries
Readers discuss the necessity of enforceable laws for rivers, Hong Kong’s pivot to Central Asia, and Chinese tourists’ safety fears.
6 Jun 2026 - 11:30AM
China's military weapons
China’s PL-15 missile has downed Rafale jets. Is the PL-16 even more powerful?
An unverified briefing slide has emerged with details of the new weapon, weeks after an image appeared of America’s AIM-260.
3 Jun 2026 - 6:00PM
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Pakistan
Why India, Pakistan cannot afford another war right now
Hardline Indian political figures appear to be signalling a thaw in New Delhi-Islamabad ties is imminent, analysts say.
17 May 2026 - 4:02PM
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Climate change
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How bad water management is turning up the heat on South Asia
Regional governments should stop blaming shortages on the failure of treaties, diverting attention from much-needed internal reforms.
14 May 2026 - 6:00AM
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China's military weapons
China confirms it helped Pakistan’s air force during last year’s war with India
Engineers tell state media they offered technical support during conflict that saw an Indian-owned Rafale downed by a Chinese-made fighter.
8 May 2026 - 5:25PM
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Pakistan
Chinese J-35 stealth jets set to give Pakistan a strategic edge over India
India has a much larger fleet of 4.5-generation fighters but is lagging behind Pakistan in the acquisition of stealth warplanes.
8 May 2026 - 5:26PM
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China's military weapons
Will new Saudi-Pakistan defence pact give Chinese arms risk-free exposure?
Islamabad’s elevated stature in Middle East security could make it ‘the operational face of Chinese defence systems’ via regional deployment.
5 May 2026 - 11:38PM
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China's military weapons
Has China given the first sign it’s ready to export J-35A fighter to Pakistan?
State media shows J-35A model bearing AVIC logo rolling out of the hangar, the English lettering hinting it is an export model.
5 May 2026 - 11:00AM
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China-India relations
Could Russian missiles help India counter its arch-rival’s Chinese weapons?
‘Force multiplier’ could allow New Delhi to target Pakistani support planes such as surveillance and refuelling aircraft.
26 Apr 2026 - 4:10PM
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India
Opinion
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Why India feels exposed by Pakistan’s diplomacy in Iran war
Pakistan, with its contested reputation, leapt into diplomatic action while India, despite its heft and concerns, was absent from the frame.
16 Apr 2026 - 11:11PM
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Pakistan
What Pakistan gains by playing peacemaker in Iran war
If Islamabad can successfully carry off the talks, it stands a chance of bringing in much-needed investments and weapon sales, analysts say.
1 Apr 2026 - 7:20PM
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Diplomacy
Opinion
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Why India is quietly deepening its engagement with the Taliban
New Delhi’s courtship of Kabul is powered by realpolitik as the imperatives of security, strategy and connectivity converge.
31 Mar 2026 - 5:30AM
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China-India relations
Why the harsh words between China and India over a remote, inhospitable valley?
Verbal sparring has thrown an obscure footnote in border tensions into the limelight and exposed the complexities left behind by history.
17 Feb 2026 - 12:00PM
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India
India pushes for domestic weapons manufacture with French jet purchase
Around 80 per cent of the fleet will be assembled in India, with parts being progressively made in the country.
13 Feb 2026 - 6:47PM
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International Cricket Council
Pakistan to play India in Colombo at T20 World Cup after boycott called off
Decision comes after leaders of Pakistan, Sri Lanka meet, following which Pakistani team are ordered to ‘take the field’ on Sunday.
10 Feb 2026 - 1:18PM
Pakistan
Pakistan accuses ‘elements supported by India’ of organising Balochistan attacks
The attacks in recent days in the restive province caused the deaths of more than 250 civilians, security personnel and insurgents.
5 Feb 2026 - 6:17PM
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Pakistan bats away India match but stays in T20 World Cup
India and Pakistan agreed last year to play at neutral venues when either country is hosting an ICC event.
2 Feb 2026 - 9:52AM
Saudi Arabia
‘Anything can happen’: Saudi-UAE rift risks tearing Middle East apart
The Gulf neighbours have turned from friends to foes, fighting proxy wars across the region and forcing global powers to pick a side.
25 Jan 2026 - 4:00PM
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Pakistan
Pakistan’s arms deals cleared for take-off as orders soar for JF-17 jets
The jets, co-produced with China, proved their worth during the India-Pakistan tensions, when they destroyed an S-400 air defence system.
16 Jan 2026 - 11:12AM
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India
Opinion
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Is India fuelling an arms race in Asia or closing a deterrence gap?
The challenge for New Delhi is to solve its deterrence shortfall without letting competition harden into permanent confrontation.
14 Jan 2026 - 5:30AM
China's military weapons
Chinese arms exporters may be the big winners in any Pakistan-Saudi JF-17 talks
But observers also expressed doubts over a reported potential deal proceeding, citing US security concerns and potential F-35 sales.
12 Jan 2026 - 2:47PM
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India
India’s military upgrade to counter regional threats gathers pace
While US$30 billion of defence packages for weapon buys and others have been approved, the pace of roll-out is worrying, analysts say.
3 Jan 2026 - 2:51PM
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Pakistan
Opinion
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How Pakistan’s rising confidence could shape a cooperative South Asia
If Gulf investment, Chinese strategic interest and Pakistani willingness align, the region could shift from confrontation to collaboration.
12 Dec 2025 - 5:30AM
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Pakistan
Pakistan rejects UN warning over legal immunity for military chief
A constitutional amendment approved by parliament earlier this month shields Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and other top officials from prosecution for life.
30 Nov 2025 - 8:51PM
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