October 21, 2026
Maldives President Arrives for Three-Day State Visit
President Mohamed Muizzu landed in Islamabad for a three-day visit covering trade and defence, in a relationship watched closely from New Delhi.
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October 19, 2026
Maldives President Due in Pakistan for Trade and Defence Talks
The visit is set for next week, with trade and defence cooperation on the agenda between two states that rarely feature in each other's foreign policy.
October 14, 2024
Pakistan’s ‘Diplomatic Waltz’ with China
Pakistan and China have been “iron brothers” longer than many of us have been alive, a partnership so robust it could make even the most stoic neighbour glance over the fence with a glint of envy. As Premier Li Qiang hobnobs in Islamabad ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, the stage is set for Pakistan to emerge as a power broker, not in Asia but far beyond. India’s complex dynamics with China add a twist to the tale and Islamabad might just dance its way into a more influential role. The Pakistan-China dynamic is the stuff of legends,
December 26, 2023
Indian Navy to deploy destroyers after strikes off its coast
NEW DELHI: The Indian navy will deploy anti-submarine guided missiles in the Arabian Sea as a deterrent after a merchant ship linked to Israel was struck off the Indian coast at the weekend. The navy was investigating the nature of the attack on the vessel MV Chem Pluto, which docked in Mumbai on Monday, and initial reports suggested a drone attack, according to a navy statement. “Further forensic and technical analysis will be required to determine the perpetrator of the attack, including the type and quantity of explosive used,” the statement added. India is committed to keeping sea lanes in
