Unrest in Myanmar linked to ongoing ethnic strife in India’s Manipur state
As recently as July 22 and July 23, 718 Myanmar nationals had crossed over into Manipur because of ongoing clashes in Khampat in western Myanmar.
South Asia
Pakistan, Iran chalk out five-year plan with $5 billion trade target
This comes less than two years after the two countries agreed in late 2021 to take measures to expand annual trade exchanges to $5 billion by 2023.
India wants peaceful polls in Bangladesh
India expressed hope that the next national elections in Bangladesh would be held peacefully, but declined to comment on the issue of holding it under a caretaker government.
Pakistan and Bangladesh in transition
The writer says it is important that election bodies remain neutral for any credible election, as it is the only path to democratic transition.
Advance ironclad ties with Pakistan: President Xi
He also stressed the need for both nations to continue to improve overall planning and scale up bilateral cooperation under the CPEC.
Iran FM Hossein Abdollahian arrives in Islamabad on 2-day visit
It is the Iranian foreign minister’s first bilateral visit to Pakistan.
‘War not an option’: PM Shehbaz says ready to talk to ‘neighbour’ on serious matters
The prime minister pointed out that Pakistan had fought three wars in the last 75 years, which resulted in more poverty and a lack of resources.
India makes its presence felt through humanitarian assistance
As a major power in South Asia, the administration of Indian PM Narendra Modi is stepping up efforts to heighten its involvement in the region through humanitarian assistance and…
Chinese vice-premier arrives in Islamabad to celebrate decade of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
Vice-premier He Lifeng would also hold meetings with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Dr Arif Alvi during the visit.
Bangladesh PM seeks UK cooperation for Bangladesh’s railway development
Sheikh Hasina said her government has a target to transform Bangladesh into a developed country by 2041.