Source: The post is based on the article “The LoC agreement of 2007 deserves a relook” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd April 2023. Syllabus: GS 2- Bilateral groupings and agreements Relevance: India – Pakistan bilateral issues News: A former Special Envoy has confirmed in his book that the agreement on the Line of Control… Continue reading The LoC agreement of 2007 deserves a relook
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“Chinese Project at Balochistan port: local protests, global concerns”
News– Since November, there have been continuous protests in Gwadar, Baluchistan against mega-development plans of the port city as a part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. About Baluchistan- Baluchistan is among the least developed even though it is the most resource-rich of Pakistan’s four provinces. The main means of livelihood for people in the region is fishing. What are Indian Specific concerns of India? … Continue reading “Chinese Project at Balochistan port: local protests, global concerns”
China exports warship to Pak., to be deployed in Indian Ocean
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is PNS Tughril?3 What are the key features of PNS Tughril?4 What are the concerns for India? What is the News? China has handed over the first Type 054A/P frigate (warship) named PNS Tughril to Pakistan. What is PNS Tughril? PNS Tughril is the largest and most advanced warship… Continue reading China exports warship to Pak., to be deployed in Indian Ocean
Pakistan blocks GoFirst flight: How it flouts freedom of air
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Freedom of Air?3 What is the Chicago Convention?4 What are the First five Freedom of Air? What is the News? India has launched a direct flight between Srinagar and Sharjah (UAE). The flight was to operate through Pakistani airspace. However, the flight was denied permission to enter Pakistan… Continue reading Pakistan blocks GoFirst flight: How it flouts freedom of air
Re-negotiate Indus Treaty with Pakistan in light of climate change: Standing Committee on Water Resources
Source: Down to Earth Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Findings of the committee in its 12th report:4 Way Forward: Synopsis: The 1960 Indus Water Treaty between India and Pakistan did not take present-day issues like climate change into account. This calls for a renegotiation of the treaty through discussion and deliberation among the two countries. Background:… Continue reading Re-negotiate Indus Treaty with Pakistan in light of climate change: Standing Committee on Water Resources
Understanding Pakistan’s Kashmir conundrum
Contents1 How India-Pakistan relations impact development in Kasmir?2 How India-Pakistan relations evolved so far?3 How the Kashmir issue in diplomacy dealt with?4 What are the recent positive developments in India-Pakistan relations?5 Pakistan’s present dilemma on Kashmir: How India-Pakistan relations impact development in Kasmir? Context: As the central government initiates political engagement with the leaders of… Continue reading Understanding Pakistan’s Kashmir conundrum
