Overall Highlights

• India continues to reject the 1963 China-Pakistan agreement regarding the Shaksgam Valley, labeling infrastructure activities there as unlawful.
• Pakistan’s PM emphasizes the growing demand for JF-17 fighter jets, highlighting their military successes as a key selling point.
• Both nations are engaged in military and diplomatic maneuvers, with India focusing on countering perceived threats from Pakistan and Pakistan seeking to strengthen its military alliances.
• The relationship remains tense, with accusations and rejections of each other’s narratives prevalent in the media.

India Perspective (India Sources)

• India’s army chief condemns Pakistan’s infrastructure activities in the Shaksgam Valley as unlawful and reiterates the rejection of the 1963 China-Pakistan pact.
• Calls for enhanced anti-drone technology in India to counter threats from Pakistan, reflecting ongoing security concerns.
• Indian sources express skepticism about Pakistan’s military capabilities, particularly regarding the JF-17 fighter jets, suggesting media hype around their effectiveness.

Pakistan Perspective (Pakistan Sources)

• Pakistan’s PM claims that the JF-17 fighter jets are gaining international interest, positioning them as a major export opportunity.
• Pakistan rejects remarks from India’s NSA, labeling them as ‘imagined vendettas’ and asserting its stance against Indian accusations.
• Reports highlight Pakistan’s military cooperation with other countries, including Morocco, and emphasize its strategic partnerships in the region.

Sources

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

1. [en-IN] India rejects 1963 China-Pakistan pact again, army chief calls infra activity in Shaksgam ‘unlawful’ - MSN (1/15/2026)
2. [en-IN] JF-17 Thunder Boom or Media Hype? Unpacking How ‘Exclusive’ Unnamed Sources Fuel Pakistan’s Jet Marketing - EurAsian Times (1/15/2026)
3. [en-IN] Call for anti-drone tech to counter Pakistan threats - The New Indian Express (1/15/2026)
4. [en-IN] ‘China, Pakistan share strong, enduring bonds’ - The Express Tribune (1/14/2026)
5. [en-IN] Saudi-Pakistan-Turkey Military Superalliance: Is This The New ‘Islamic NATO’? - Zee News (1/14/2026)
6. [en-IN] Pakistan’s Pragmatic Role Amid Regional Turbulence – OpEd - Eurasia Review (1/14/2026)
7. [en-IN] Pakistan’s High-Stakes Play in the Middle East - Foreign Policy (1/14/2026)
8. [en-IN] Morocco, Pakistan strengthen military cooperation - APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine (1/14/2026)
9. [en-IN] Pakistan’s Use of Transnational Repression to Crush Dissent - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine (1/14/2026)
10. [en-IN] US Pauses Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries, 13 in Asia-Pacific - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine (1/14/2026)
11. [en-PK] January 15, 2026 - Lahore - 1, - The Nation (Pakistan ) (1/15/2026)
12. [en-PK] Danish badminton player withdraws from India Open over Delhi pollution - Daily Times (1/15/2026)
13. [en-PK] Alcaraz, Sabalenka named top-seeded players at Australian Open - Daily Times (1/15/2026)
14. [en-PK] PM hails JF-17 as major export prospect - The Express Tribune (1/15/2026)
15. [en-PK] Crystal-gazing American unilateralism - The Express Tribune (1/14/2026)
16. [en-PK] KU’s FMAS hosts second three day international digital transformation conference - The Nation (Pakistan ) (1/14/2026)
17. [en-PK] Bilawal warns against threats to Sindh’s rights, resources transfer to Islamabad - Pakistan Today (1/14/2026)
18. [en-PK] PM Shehbaz confirms several countries in ‘active talks’ for JF-17 fighter jets - Pakistan Today (1/14/2026)
19. [en-PK] Pakistan rejects Indian NSA’s ‘Imagined Vendettas’ remarks - Daily Times (1/14/2026)
20. [en-PK] Pakistan’s jets in demand worldwide after military wins: PM Shehbaz - The Express Tribune (1/14/2026)