Pakistan's record on minority rights has been shaped by decades of violence, systemic discrimination and social exclusion, with religious communities frequently facing mob attacks, communal unrest, restrictive laws and coercive religious conversions.
US President Donald Trump again claimed he helped resolve the India-Pakistan conflict while meeting New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. India denies any mediation, saying Operation Sindoor led to the ceasefire.
"I don't think anything we're doing with Pakistan comes at the expense of our relationship or friendship with India, which is deep, historic, and important," Rubio told reporters.
Former CIA officer John Kiriakou recounted his counterterrorism work in Pakistan, highlighting India-Pakistan tensions, Pakistan-backed terror groups, U.S. reliance on Islamabad, and Saudi-Pakistan ties. He warned of nuclear risks, praised India's restraint, and noted shifting global powe
India's Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar told POLITICO that terrorism remains the root cause of India-Pakistan tensions and warned of strong retaliation if provoked again. He asserted India's airstrikes had disabled key Pakistani airfields and said India is ready to strike deep inside Pakis
Shelling across the Line of Control (LoC) during India-Pakistan tensions earlier this month in Dhangri, Block of Rajouri, District in Jammu and Kashmir, has led to significant damage to property in the area.
Munir's elevation also signals who truly calls the shots in Pakistan. The government approved a promotion that further cements the army chief's dominance over the country's civilian leadership.
Jammu and Kashmir Aam Aadmi Party unit president and MLA from Doda, Mehraj Malik on Sunday visited Poonch district and met the families who were affected in the Pakistan shelling during the heightened India-Pakistan tensions.
Foreign affairs expert Robinder Sachdev addressed three key developments amid rising India-Pakistan tensions: Pakistan PM Shahbaz Sharif's public confirmation of a missile strike on Nur Khan Airbase, India's assertive "tit-for-tat, plus" doctrine, and the government's move to dispatch an all
With tensions between India and Pakistan de-escalating and the situation returning to normal, tourism in Himachal Pradesh has begun to pick up again. The increasing temperatures in other parts of the country and pleasant weather in the hills are drawing tourists to Himachal Pradesh.
BJP leader Dilip Ghosh said confusing content about India-Pakistan tensions is spreading. He stressed the government's role to clearly explain the facts worldwide to avoid misunderstandings, saying the world is like a family and all facts should be clarified.