Media and war
In the middle of all the noise, there has been some serious and nuanced commentary.
Dawn
Pakistan Foreign Office rejects Indian claim of Pakistan targeting Sikh holy site in Amritsar
In a statement, FO spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said, “We hold all places of worship in the highest esteem and cannot think of targeting a holy site like the Golden Temple."
‘Victory for women’: Lawyers hail Pakistan SC verdict on convicted murderer Zahir Jaffer’s appeal
Noor Mukadam, 27 years, was found murdered at Zahir’s Islamabad residence in July 2021, with the probe revealing she was tortured before being beheaded. Mr. Zahir was handed the…
After Putin call, Trump says Russia and Ukraine to start ‘immediate’ talks on ceasefire
“Negotiations between Russia and Ukraine will begin immediately,” Trump said in a Truth Social post following his call with Putin, which lasted two hours. After the call,…
12 terrorists of ‘Indian proxy’ outfits killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan: Pakistan military
The intelligence-based operations were conducted on Saturday and Sunday against the banned militant Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan group in KP and the proscribed Balochistan…
2 dead, 11 injured as blast rips through market in Pakistan’s Balochistan: officials
According to the initial investigation, the explosives were planted in a vehicle, officials said, adding that the bomb disposal squad and law enforcement officials were summoned…
Pakistan-India ceasefire has no expiry date
The May 10 ceasefire came after the most serious escalation between the nuclear-armed neighbours in over two decades, with cross-border shelling, drone incursions, and air force…
Pakistan calls for ‘composite dialogue’ with India
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar says ultimately ‘political dialogue’ will take place to address all issues, and reiterates opposition to Indian move to end Kashmir’s autonomy.
Pakistan-India ceasefire extended until May 18, says Foreign Minister Dar
On Monday, May 12, the director general of military operations for both sides held the first round of talks via hotline after the ceasefire.
Crisis averted: Dawn
International diplomacy may have halted escalation in this instance, but durable peace can only come from the political will and wisdom of leaders in both India and Pakistan.