Washington, April 13 (IANS) Following the conclusion of high-stakes talks between the United States and Iran without any breakthrough, Tara Chand, President of the Baloch American Congress, raised concerns over the choice of Pakistan as the venue, describing it as a “troubled and dishonest” country and questioning the credibility of hosting sensitive peace negotiations there.He argued that Pakistan lacks the necessary credibility and global standing to mediate such talks.Taking to his social…
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Washington, March 31 (IANS) US President Donald Trump “would be quite interested” in calling on Arab countries to help pay for the costs related to the ongoing US-Israeli war against Iran, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said.”I won’t get ahead of him (Trump) on that,” Leavitt said at a White House press briefing. “But certainly it’s an idea that I know that he has and something that I think you’ll hear more from him on.”Pentagon officials told the US Congress earlier this month tha…
Washington, March 21 (IANS) Pakistan would no longer be safe for its Shia citizens in the event of a full-fledged war between Iran and the surrounding Arab countries. The residents of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) could secure a dignified life by breaking free from the “shackles of the Two-Nation doctrine and rejoining India”, a report has highlighted. Writing for Washington-based Global Strat View, Senge Sering, founder of the Washington-based Gilgit Baltistan Studies, argues th…
Bengaluru, March 3 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) criticised Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday for his comments on sensitive international issues during the ongoing conflict between Israel-US and Iran, accusing him of making impulsive remarks on India’s foreign policy.In a strongly worded statement addressed to Siddaramaiah, the Leader of Opposition R. Ashoka stated, “Karnataka expects ‘maturity’ from its Chief Minister and not commentary that could create controversy d…
Chandigarh, March 2 (IANS) Amid escalating conflict in parts of the Middle East, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday announced a round-the-clock helpline to assist stranded Punjabis, asking families to call 0172 2260042, 0172 2260043 or WhatsApp +91 94787 79112 for immediate support. Stating that the state government is in constant touch with the Government of India to ensure their safe and prompt return, he said Punjab will extend full support and cooperation to those affected.A…