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20 Oct

Donald Trump Repeats Claim He Averted India-Pakistan War, Says Seven Aircraft Were Shot Down

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Washington DC (Rajeev Sharma): U.S. President Donald Trump has once again stirred international attention by reiterating his claim that he helped halt a military confrontation between India and Pakistan, allegedly preventing a wider conflict that, he says, could have escalated to nuclear war. In a recent interview aired on Fox News, Trump asserted that both nations were on the verge of an all-out war, with “seven planes” being shot down during the clashes — although he did not specify the nationality of the aircraft. “They were going at it — seven jets were taken down. And it could have gone…

19 Oct

Afghanistan, Pakistan Agree to Ceasefire Following Week of Deadly Border Clashes

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Doha (Rajeev Sharma): After days of escalating violence and rising casualties, Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire and pledged to develop a joint plan for long-term peace, officials confirmed on Sunday. The agreement came during emergency diplomatic talks held in Doha, where Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif met with Afghanistan’s Acting Defence Minister Mullah Yaqoob. The discussions were facilitated by Qatar and supported by Turkiye in response to the deteriorating situation along the border. According to a statement from Qatar’s Foreign Ministry, both nations consented to an urgent cessation of hostilities and the establishment of a structured…

18 Oct

Renewed Violence Erupts as Pakistan Strikes Afghan Border Areas Following Ceasefire Lapse

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Islamabad/Kabul (Rajeev Sharma): Cross-border tensions surged once again late Friday after Pakistan reportedly launched airstrikes inside Afghan territory, just hours after a fragile two-day ceasefire came to an end. The renewed violence threatens to derail ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at easing hostilities between the two countries. Afghan security officials confirmed that Pakistani aircraft targeted multiple locations in the southeastern province of Paktika and surrounding areas near the frontier. Among the sites hit was a civilian residence in Khandar village, where authorities claim several people lost their lives. “Bombardments were carried out in three separate areas close to the border,” said…

15 Oct

From Handshake Snub to High-Five: India and Pakistan Reconnect at Hockey Tournament

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National Times Bureau :- In a heartening show of sportsmanship, India and Pakistan’s under-21 hockey players exchanged high-fives ahead of their Sultan of Johor Cup match in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, on Tuesday, October 14. The players greeted one another following the playing of both national anthems, setting a friendly tone for the much-awaited contest — a gesture that stood out amid the recent strain in sporting ties between the two countries. In a welcome display of camaraderie, India and Pakistan’s under-21 hockey players exchanged high-fives before their Sultan of Johor Cup match in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, on Tuesday, October 14.…

12 Oct

Afghanistan Claims Killing 58 Pakistani Troops in Overnight Counter Operations

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KABUL (Rajeev Sharma): The Taliban-led government in Afghanistan on Sunday claimed that its forces launched retaliatory strikes along the Pakistan border, resulting in the deaths of 58 Pakistani soldiers and the capture of several outposts. Government spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid stated that the overnight operation was carried out in response to repeated cross-border incursions and airspace violations allegedly committed by Pakistani forces. “Our troops have taken control of 25 enemy posts. Fifty-eight Pakistani soldiers have been killed and around 30 others injured,” Mujahid announced in a statement. The claim follows recent allegations by Kabul that Pakistan had carried out aerial attacks…

12 Oct

Afghan Forces Strike Back at Pakistani Military Posts Amid Rising Border Tensions

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Kabul (Rajeev Sharma): In a sharp escalation of cross-border hostilities, Afghanistan’s armed forces carried out retaliatory attacks late Saturday night on Pakistani military positions along the Durand Line. The Afghan Ministry of Defence confirmed the action, stating it was a direct response to repeated airspace violations and recent strikes on Afghan territory. The overnight operation, which reportedly concluded around midnight, was described by the Afghan Defence Ministry as a "successful retaliatory move" aimed at defending national sovereignty. In a public statement shared via X (formerly Twitter), the ministry said: “Tonight, our armed forces conducted a successful retaliatory operation against the…

11 Oct

Three Arrested with Eight Pistols in Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Case Linked to Pakistan

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Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Acting on a piece of credible intelligence, the Counter Intelligence (CI) Amritsar team has arrested three individuals involved in cross-border arms smuggling from Pakistan. Officials recovered eight modern pistols during the operation, Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav confirmed.The arrested individuals have been identified as Mahesh alias Ashu Masih and Angrej Singh, both residents of Mari Megha village in Tarn Taran, and Arshdeep Singh, a resident of Bhikhiwind, Tarn Taran. The seized weapons include three 9mm pistols and five .30 bore pistols, along with their magazines. Police also confiscated their motorcycle, which was being used to…

10 Oct

US Embassy clarifies: No new air-to-air missiles being supplied to Pakistan

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National Times Bureau :- The United States Embassy on Friday dismissed reports suggesting that Washington plans to supply new Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) to Pakistan. The clarification comes amid recent claims that the US was considering such a delivery following improved diplomatic engagements between the two nations. Earlier reports had indicated that Pakistan was among 35 countries listed to receive AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles under a new contract approved by the US Department of War (DoW)—earlier known as the Department of Defense. The reports also stated that the multi-billion-dollar deal involved the Raytheon Company, based in Tucson, Arizona, with a…

07 Oct

India Rebukes Pakistan at UN, Cites 1971 Atrocities and Calls Out Misinformation on Kashmir

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United Nations (Rajeev Sharma) — India delivered a scathing rebuttal to Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council, accusing its neighbour of weaponizing international platforms to spread disinformation while ignoring its own dark history of human rights violations, including a brutal campaign of violence during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War. Speaking during an open debate on the theme “Women, Peace and Security,” India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, took direct aim at Pakistan’s record, citing its military’s role in Operation Searchlight — a 1971 crackdown in then-East Pakistan that involved mass killings and the use of rape…

07 Oct

Trump Again Credits Trade Tactics for Halting India-Pakistan Military Escalation

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): U.S. President Donald Trump has asserted that his strategic use of trade measures, particularly tariffs, helped avert a major conflict between India and Pakistan during a period of heightened military tension. Speaking at a recent event, Trump highlighted how his administration leveraged economic tools to prevent what he claimed could have become a full-blown war between the two nuclear-armed nations. “India and Pakistan were on the brink,” Trump said. “Fighter jets had already been shot down. They were preparing for a serious conflict. But I had conversations with them — I won’t say exactly what was said…