Overall Highlights

• Operation Sindoor has led to significant military and constitutional changes in Pakistan, as noted by Indian sources.
• India continues to reject the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, emphasizing territorial integrity and sovereignty.
• US involvement in averting conflict between India and Pakistan is highlighted by both sides, but with differing interpretations of its impact.
• CPEC is entering a new phase, indicating ongoing economic collaboration between Pakistan and China despite India’s opposition.
• Pakistan is shifting its focus from geopolitics to geo-economics in its foreign relations, particularly with the US.

India Perspective (India Sources)

• India’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) claims that Operation Sindoor has forced Pakistan into a military and constitutional reset.
• India firmly rejects the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, asserting it undermines its territorial claims.
• India’s Ministry of External Affairs has called for the rejection of Chinese attempts to alter ground realities in disputed territories.
• India perceives US involvement as crucial in preventing escalation of conflict with Pakistan, with Trump claiming credit for averting a major crisis.

Pakistan Perspective (Pakistan Sources)

• Pakistan’s sources report that the US-India trade deal has stalled, attributing it to Modi’s failure to engage with Trump.
• Pakistan is advancing discussions to join a Saudi-Pakistan defense pact, indicating a shift towards strengthening military alliances.
• The focus of Pakistan’s relationship with the US is transitioning from geopolitical concerns to economic partnerships.
• Pakistan emphasizes the strengthening of ties with China, viewing it as a strategic advantage despite regional tensions.

Sources

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

1. [en-IN] Operation Sindoor fallout pushed Pakistan into constitutional, military reset: CDS | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times (1/10/2026)
2. [en-IN] CPEC entering next phase, says FM - The Express Tribune (1/10/2026)
3. [en-IN] Pak PM Thanked Me For Saving ‘Million Lives’: Trump Reiterates Claim Of Averting India-Pakistan Conflict - ABP Live English (1/10/2026)
4. [en-IN] Art Blossoms in Pakistan: Exhibition celebrates 75 years of Sino-Pak ties - China Economic Net (1/10/2026)
5. [en-IN] Pakistan’s Military and Constitutional Changes Reflect Weaknesses Exposed in Operation Sindoor: CDS - News On AIR (1/10/2026)
6. [en-IN] Reject China’s attempts to alter ground reality in Shaksgam Valley: MEA - Social News XYZ (1/10/2026)
7. [en-IN] Don’t recognise China-Pakistan economic corridor: India - Times of India (1/10/2026)
8. [en-IN] Türkiye seeks to join Saudi-Pakistan defence pact - AnewZ (1/9/2026)
9. [en-IN] Pakistan PM thanked me for saving ‘minimum 10 million lives’: US president repeats claims of settling… - lokmattimes.com (1/9/2026)
10. [en-IN] Pak-China ties growing stronger despite changing circumstances: Dar - Daily Times (1/9/2026)
11. [en-PK] ‘India-US trade deal stalled after Modi did not call Trump’ - The Express Tribune (1/10/2026)
12. [en-PK] Sugar millers call for reducing Punjab cess - The Express Tribune (1/10/2026)
13. [en-PK] Türkiye ‘in advanced talks’ to join Pak-Saudi defence pact - Daily Times (1/9/2026)
14. [en-PK] Pakistan shifting focus of US ties from geopolitics to geo-economics: envoy - Daily Times (1/9/2026)
15. [en-PK] Monroe Doctrine and methods of rationality - The Express Tribune (1/9/2026)
16. [en-PK] Abdul Qadir elected PBSA president - The Nation (Pakistan ) (1/9/2026)
17. [en-PK] Saving Water - The Nation (Pakistan ) (1/9/2026)
18. [en-PK] Baghbanpura Eaglets thump Golden Star in Javed Ali Memorial EZ T20 - The Nation (Pakistan ) (1/9/2026)
19. [en-PK] Farhan, Jahanzaib, Shahzaib, Barjees reach semis of 15th U21 National Snooker C’ship - The Nation (Pakistan ) (1/9/2026)
20. [en-PK] Bold and Aggressive Reforms - The Nation (Pakistan ) (1/9/2026)