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Guru Nanak Dev's profound spiritual expeditions, known as 'Udasis,' beginning around 1500 CE, were pivotal in spreading a message of divine love that transcended ritual and dogma. Traveling thousands...
New Delhi: “We got $55 billion and built delusions.” That is how former Pakistani Ambassador to the United States, Husain Haqqani, summed up decades of international aid to Pakistan in a video clip –...
A shocking call for India to 'break into pieces' has been made by a retired Bangladeshi army general, Abdullahil Amaan Azmi. Speaking at an event in Dhaka, Azmi echoed recent anti-India sentiments...
Pakistan finds itself in an unprecedented period of political and military flux as the deadline for appointing its first Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) has passed without a formal announcement. The...
Bangladesh is now a breeding ground for terrorism, a stark warning issued by Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Speaking from Virginia, Wazed revealed that Lashkar-e-Taiba...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently met with Bhutan's Fourth King, praising his dedication to strengthening the robust India-Bhutan relationship. The leaders explored avenues to deepen...
The long-standing alliance between China and Pakistan, often termed an 'iron brotherhood,' is reportedly undergoing a significant transformation. As global politics evolve, the relationship is moving...
Pakistan faces an escalating crisis as the Taliban, a group it once supported, now declares hostility. The Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) leadership has reportedly ordered the complete conquest of...
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has clarified that the United States is actively working to bolster its strategic partnership with Pakistan. During a press briefing, Rubio emphasized that this...
The Islamabad High Court has permitted a 15-year-old girl to live with her husband. The court stated in a 24-page decision that, according to Sharia, the marriage of a minor is not considered...
Assistant US Trade Representative for South and Central Asia, Brendan Lynch, arrived at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry in Delhi. The US team, led by Lynch, is in India to restart discussions...
The protests unfolding in Nepal echo those seen in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, creating a pattern across three South Asian nations where citizens have risen up against their governments. In 2022, Sri...
US President Donald Trump has nominated Sergio Gor, a close confidant, as the next US Ambassador to India. Gor currently holds the position of Head of Presidential Personal Appointments within the...
Former US President Donald Trump has announced his choice for the new US Ambassador to India. Trump has appointed Sergio Gor, a trusted associate, to the position. Gor will also serve as the Special...
India has strongly criticized statements made by Pakistan's army chief, Asim Munir, during his recent visit to the United States, accusing Islamabad of engaging in reckless nuclear posturing. The...
Pakistan's Army Chief, Asim Munir, has ignited controversy with his veiled threats of a nuclear attack against India, made in Florida, USA. This raises the question of why Munir is openly discussing...
Before 1947, Balochistan was part of British India. It Included Territories Directly Governed by the British - Like the Chief Commissioner's Province - and Princely States like Kalat, which was under...