Overall Highlights

• Tensions between India and Pakistan remain high following inflammatory remarks from Indian officials regarding Pakistan’s military.
• Pakistan’s Foreign Office has strongly rebuked India’s External Affairs Minister for his comments, labeling them as incendiary and baseless.
• Both nations are navigating complex geopolitical landscapes, with India concerned about Pakistan’s military influence and Pakistan rallying support for its armed forces amid internal political challenges.
• The relationship between India and Pakistan is further complicated by external influences, including Russia’s shifting alliances in the region.
• Security concerns are prevalent in both countries, with Pakistan facing internal security issues and India wary of cross-border threats.

India Perspective (India Sources)

• India’s External Affairs Minister Jaishankar criticized Pakistan’s military, calling its actions highly inflammatory and irresponsible.
• India is concerned about the implications of Pakistan’s military influence on regional security and stability.
• Reports suggest India is wary of Russia’s growing ties with Pakistan, questioning Moscow’s reliability as a partner.

Pakistan Perspective (Pakistan Sources)

• Pakistan’s Foreign Office condemned Jaishankar’s remarks, asserting they are baseless and serve to escalate tensions.
• There is a strong political rallying around the military in Pakistan, with lawmakers uniting against perceived anti-state narratives from opposition parties.
• Pakistan’s military continues to assert its role in combating terrorism, claiming recent operations have successfully targeted threats in Balochistan.

Sources

This summary is based on 20 articles from the following sources:

1. [en-IN] ‘Highly inflammatory, baseless, irresponsible…’: What did EAM Jaishankar say about Asim Munir’s army that irk - india.com (12/8/2025)
2. [en-IN] Is Russia playing a DOUBLE game with India after Putin’s visit? Joins hands with Pakistan’s close friend for. - india.com (12/8/2025)
3. [en-IN] Pakistan Suspends Mobile Internet in Quetta and Balochistan Over Security Concerns - News On AIR (12/8/2025)
4. [en-IN] Pakistan: Lawmakers rally behind military, accuse PTI of anti-state narrative - Tribune India (12/8/2025)
5. [en-IN] Declassified CIA memo tied oil crash to India–Pakistan balance - IANS LIVE (12/8/2025)
6. [en-IN] From Anand to Myanmar’s cyber scam hub, via Pakistan and China, ‘The Ghost’ in the machine - The Indian Express (12/7/2025)
7. [en-IN] Art, dialogue and diplomacy shine at Pakistan-China friendship event - Daily Times (12/7/2025)
8. [en-IN] Central Asia: New border skirmishes between Pakistan and Afghanistan jeopardize China’s interests - Table.Briefings (12/7/2025)
9. [en-IN] Pak hits out at Jaishankar for blaming its military for India’s security problems - India Today (12/7/2025)
10. [en-IN] Pakistan-UAE ties marred by mistrust due to Islamabad’s erratic diplomatic conduct, strategic miscalculations: Report - India Tribune - Chicago (12/7/2025)
11. [en-PK] FO rebukes Indian FM for ‘incendiary’ swipe at Pak army - The Express Tribune (12/8/2025)
12. [en-PK] CoffeeCup Image Mapper map file - Daily Times (12/8/2025)
13. [en-PK] Bridging the gap for digital future - The Express Tribune (12/8/2025)
14. [en-PK] FO rejects Indian FM’s baseless remarks about Pakistan military - Daily Times (12/7/2025)
15. [en-PK] PTI under fire as parties rally behind armed forces - Daily Times (12/7/2025)
16. [en-PK] Security forces kill 12 terrorists during IBO in Balochistan’s Kalat: ISPR - Pakistan Today (12/7/2025)
17. [en-PK] ‘Reimagining Education in Pakistan’ Through Language - Daily Times (12/7/2025)
18. [en-PK] Cyber Threat and Pakistan’s National Security - Daily Times (12/7/2025)
19. [en-PK] Traders flag concerns over ineffective funds utilisation - Daily Times (12/7/2025)
20. [en-PK] FAO Food Price Index drops for third month in a row - Daily Times (12/7/2025)