Overall Highlights

• Pakistan is strengthening military ties with the US, which may heighten regional tensions with India.
• India’s media expresses skepticism about Pakistan’s military engagements and calls for a focus on domestic issues instead of external conflicts.
• Pakistan continues to reject India’s claims over Jammu and Kashmir, emphasizing its stance at international forums like the UN.
• Both countries are involved in military activities, with Pakistan reportedly increasing arms sales and defense collaborations amid ongoing security concerns.
• The situation in Afghanistan is viewed as a potential threat to regional stability, affecting both India and Pakistan.

India Perspective (India Sources)

• Pakistan’s military engagement with the US is seen as a strategic threat to India.
• There is a call for India to focus on its own issues rather than being preoccupied with Pakistan.
• Concerns are raised about Afghanistan becoming a terrorist hub, which could impact India’s security.
• India’s media highlights the need for a strong national defense in light of Pakistan’s military advancements.

Pakistan Perspective (Pakistan Sources)

• Pakistan celebrates its military’s role in establishing peace in Balochistan, showcasing internal security successes.
• The government expresses hope for normalization of relations with Iran, indicating a broader regional diplomatic strategy.
• Pakistan firmly rejects India’s claims over Jammu and Kashmir at the UN, reaffirming its position on the issue.
• There is criticism of India’s strategic failures under Modi’s leadership, suggesting a need for reevaluation of its foreign policy.

Sources

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

1. [en-IN] Pakistan, US expand military engagement amid renewed defence ties - Dawn (1/17/2026)
2. [en-IN] Pakistan se azadi. Grow up, stop giving it prime real estate in our psyche - ThePrint (1/17/2026)
3. [en-IN] Pakistan Sounds Alarm: Afghanistan Emerging as Terrorist Hub, Threatening Regional Stability - Beijing Times (1/17/2026)
4. [en-IN] Why Pakistan’s war with India led to a boom in arms sales and defence ties - Middle East Eye (1/16/2026)
5. [en-IN] Pakistan seeks to finalize an agreement with Sudan to equip its Armed Forces with aircraft, drones, and weaponry for approximately US$1.5 billion - Zona Militar (1/16/2026)
6. [en-IN] Pakistan leaders wish Saudi King Salman well after hospital admission for tests - Arab News PK (1/16/2026)
7. [en-IN] BOI minister briefed on Pakistan’s engagement with China under CPEC Phase-II - The Nation (Pakistan ) (1/16/2026)
8. [en-IN] Pakistan military says 12 militants killed after coordinated attacks in Balochistan - Arab News (1/16/2026)
9. [en-IN] Pakistan security forces kill 12 militants, thwarting attempted hostage-taking in southwest - kens5.com (1/16/2026)
10. [en-IN] Why China Isn’t Worried about the U.S.-Pakistan Honeymoon - South Asian Voices (1/16/2026)
11. [en-PK] Naqvi, CM Bugti laud FC’s role for establishing peace in Balochistan - Daily Times (1/17/2026)
12. [en-PK] At UN, Pakistan voices hope for early normalisation of situation in Iran - Daily Times (1/17/2026)
13. [en-PK] Modi’s Strategic Failure - Daily Times (1/17/2026)
14. [en-PK] TODAY’S PAPER | January 17, 2026 | EPAPER - The Express Tribune (1/16/2026)
15. [en-PK] Pakistan rejects India’s claim over Jammu and Kashmir at UN - Pakistan Today (1/16/2026)
16. [en-PK] PTI leaders open, but Imran Khan blocks dialogue: Sanaullah - Pakistan Today (1/16/2026)
17. [en-PK] 12 terrorist killed after attempting bank robberies in Balochistan’s Kharan - The Nation (Pakistan ) (1/16/2026)
18. [en-PK] NDMA issues weather alert for heavy snow, rain till Thursday - The Nation (Pakistan ) (1/16/2026)
19. [en-PK] Rules Based International (Dis)order - The Nation (Pakistan ) (1/16/2026)
20. [en-PK] India transfers $120 million to Iran, exits Chabahar port amid US sanctions - Profit by Pakistan (1/16/2026)