Overall Highlights

• 2025 was marked as one of the deadliest years for Pakistan, attributed to US weapons and fidayeen attacks, according to Indian sources.
• Pakistan and China are collaborating on economic and security fronts, particularly through the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
• India is concerned about the implications of CPEC 2.0 and its potential to increase tensions in the region.
• Pakistan’s counterterrorism efforts are highlighted by recent police actions against explosives in Karachi, indicating ongoing security challenges.
• Diplomatic engagements, such as a handshake between Indian and Pakistani officials, suggest a potential thaw in relations despite underlying tensions.

India Perspective (India Sources)

• The year 2025 was described as the deadliest for Pakistan, with a focus on the role of US weapons and fidayeen attacks.
• India views Pakistan’s opposition to unilateral actions in South Asia as a defensive stance against perceived threats from India.
• Concerns are raised about the implications of CPEC 2.0 for regional stability, suggesting it could exacerbate tensions with India.

Pakistan Perspective (Pakistan Sources)

• Pakistan emphasizes its growing global clout, particularly through partnerships with China, which are seen as essential for economic and security cooperation.
• The Pakistani government is actively pursuing reforms to enhance fintech growth, indicating a focus on economic development.
• Recent diplomatic interactions, including a handshake with India’s Foreign Minister, were unexpected and suggest potential for improved relations despite ongoing issues.

Sources

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

1. [en-IN] How US weapons, fidayeen attacks made 2025 deadliest year for Pakistan - India Today (1/6/2026)
2. [en-IN] Pakistan, China oppose any unilateral actions in South Asia - The Nation (Pakistan ) (1/6/2026)
3. [en-IN] Trans-boundary water resources cooperation: Pakistan, China signal readiness - Business Recorder (1/6/2026)
4. [en-IN] Dar concludes China’s visit - Business Recorder (1/6/2026)
5. [en-IN] Pak, China restart CPEC, pledge closer economic, security cooperation - Daily Excelsior (1/5/2026)
6. [en-IN] Pakistan, China press Taliban for verifiable action on terror - The Express Tribune (1/5/2026)
7. [en-IN] Pakistan’s global clout growing: Chinese envoy - The Express Tribune (1/5/2026)
8. [en-IN] Pakistan, China seek verifiable action to dismantle terror groups in Afghanistan - Daily Times (1/5/2026)
9. [en-IN] China set to launch CPEC 2.0: Joy in Pakistan, is this a new tension for India? - news24online.com (1/5/2026)
10. [en-IN] Pakistani counterterrorism police seize 2 tons of explosives and arrest 3 in Karachi - ABC News (1/5/2026)
11. [en-PK] Gold price in Pakistan for today, January 06, 2026 - Profit by Pakistan (1/6/2026)
12. [en-PK] ADB urges tax reforms, simpler compliance to unlock fintech growth in Pakistan - Profit by Pakistan (1/6/2026)
13. [en-PK] Controversial tweet case: cross-examination of witness completed - Daily Times (1/5/2026)
14. [en-PK] Maduro pleads not guilty in US court - Daily Times (1/5/2026)
15. [en-PK] International Students Presidential Scholarship – Eligibility, Benefits & How to Apply | EduNation - ProPakistani (1/5/2026)
16. [en-PK] International Merit Undergraduate Scholarship – Eligibility, Benefits & How to Apply | EduNation - ProPakistani (1/5/2026)
17. [en-PK] Handshake with Indian FM took me by surprise, Sadiq tells PM - Daily Times (1/5/2026)
18. [en-PK] Building on the Past, Embracing the Future - Daily Times (1/5/2026)
19. [en-PK] PIA, ‘Hard Reality to Fly With’ - Daily Times (1/5/2026)
20. [en-PK] DPM assures govt’s support to Chinese firm for mining investment - Daily Times (1/5/2026)