Overall Highlights

• The ongoing geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan are influenced by external powers, particularly the US and China.
• India’s water management policies are causing concern in Pakistan, particularly regarding the Sutlej River.
• Pakistan is strengthening its ties with China, which is seen as a counterbalance to India’s influence in the region.
• The recent launch of Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ has implications for Pakistan-India relations, with India notably absent from the event.

India Perspective (India Sources)

• Pakistan’s alliance with China is viewed as a strategic threat to India’s security.
• Concerns are raised about Pakistan’s narrative regarding military capabilities, particularly the JF17 fighter jet.
• India’s release of additional water into the Sutlej River is seen as a potential cause for regional tensions, particularly affecting areas near Kasur.
• The absence of India at Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ raises questions about India’s diplomatic strategy in the region.

Pakistan Perspective (Pakistan Sources)

• India’s release of water into the Sutlej has raised alarms in Pakistan, indicating potential water disputes.
• Pakistan is focusing on strengthening economic ties with China, which includes multi-billion dollar investments.
• The recent civil awards conferred in Pakistan highlight a focus on national pride and governance amidst regional challenges.
• Pakistan’s stock market shows resilience, indicating economic stability despite regional tensions.

Sources

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

1. [en-IN] The Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict: A strategic concern for the US - mei.edu (1/23/2026)
2. [en-IN] Pak and China push fake narrative on JF17 - dailyexcelsior.com (1/22/2026)
3. [en-IN] Trump-hater Muhammad Yunus drifts into the Sino-Pak axis, challenging Washington’s Indo-Pacific calculus - BLiTZ - Fears None But God (1/22/2026)
4. [en-IN] Global Food Giant Eyes Growth and Job Creation in Pakistan - vocal.media (1/22/2026)
5. [en-IN] China’s Lijian-1 Rocket Launches 3 Satellites For Pakistan - Yahoo (1/22/2026)
6. [en-IN] Turkey In, China Out, Pak Back: Should India Join Trump’s Gaza Board? | Newshour With Navika Kumar - Times Now (1/22/2026)
7. [en-IN] Pakistan backs Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ — why it’s a complicated fit - Times of India (1/22/2026)
8. [en-IN] Donald Trump launches Board of Peace with Pakistan’s Shehbaz Sharif on stage; India along with several nations absent - deccanherald.com (1/22/2026)
9. [en-IN] Pakistan: Seven people disappear from Balochistan province - News On AIR (1/22/2026)
10. [en-IN] China seals multi-billion dollar deals with Pakistan, eyes up to $10bn in new investments - Profit by Pakistan Today (1/22/2026)
11. [en-PK] India releases additional water into Sutlej, raising alarm near Kasur - Daily Times (1/23/2026)
12. [en-PK] PSX holds near 188,000 on heavyweight support - The Express Tribune (1/23/2026)
13. [en-PK] The High Cost of Waiting - The Nation (Pakistan ) (1/23/2026)
14. [en-PK] AI governance push hits barriers - The Express Tribune (1/23/2026)
15. [en-PK] Nestlé’s $60m sparks cautious optimism - The Express Tribune (1/23/2026)
16. [en-PK] 1,200 conferred civil awards, NA told - The Express Tribune (1/23/2026)
17. [en-PK] Income tax bill sails through National Assembly - The Express Tribune (1/23/2026)
18. [en-PK] Cold mornings revive age-old breakfast culture - The Express Tribune (1/23/2026)
19. [en-PK] TV isn’t dead — but changing fast - The Express Tribune (1/22/2026)
20. [en-PK] Trump’s UN! - The Express Tribune (1/22/2026)