Latest news with #ShahbazSharif
India.com
3 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
Apart from India, how many countries use Rafale fighter jet, one fighter jet cost Rs....
Apart from India, how many countries use Rafale fighter jet, one fighter jet cost Rs… Rafale Fighter Jet: Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif recently claimed that the Pak Army shot down as many as six fighter jets during the faceoff with India, including six Rafale fighter jets. However, the claim was rejected by India's Chief Defence Officer Anil Chauhan. He admitted that the fighter jets were damaged during the faceoff, calling the claim of shooting down six fighter jets including Rafale completely false. Notably, India uses Rafale jets against the enemy, along with this there are other countries in the world who are crazy about Rafale, let's know about them.
Mint
7 days ago
- Politics
- Mint
On Pak PM Shahbaz Sharif's call for peace talks, India says ‘only on process for Pakistan to vacate PoK'
Responding to Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif's recent overture for 'peace talks' with India, including on counterterrorism, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) firmly reiterated India's longstanding position. During a weekly press conference, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal underscored that New Delhi's approach towards Islamabad remains 'clear and consistent' – that terrorism and talks 'cannot go hand in hand'. Randhir Jaiswal said, 'I would like to begin by stating that our bilateral approach towards Pakistan has been clear and consistent. We want to reiterate that terrorism and talks cannot go hand in hand.' He emphasized that any conversation on terrorism must begin with Pakistan handing over terrorists from the list India had shared years ago. He said any bilateral talks will happen only on the timeline and process for Pakistan to vacate Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). 'As far as terrorism is concerned, the discussion will be solely about Pakistan handing over to India the terrorists from the list provided to them several years ago. As for Jammu and Kashmir, any bilateral talks will only take place regarding the timeline and process for Pakistan to vacate PoK (Pakistan-occupied Kashmir),' he said. Addressing a joint press conference in Tehran alongside Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Pakistan PM Shahbaz Sharif said, 'We want to resolve all disputes, including the Kashmir issue and the water issue, through negotiations and are also ready to talk to our neighbour on trade and counter-terrorism.' The Pakistan prime minister also underlined that the country will show they 'really want peace, seriously and sincerely' if his 'offer of peace' is accepted. India has, firmly, maintained that 'terror and talks' cannot go together.
India Gazette
27-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Pak PM has no authority and power to take decision," says former Indian Ambassador Veena Sikri
New Delhi [India], May 27 (ANI): Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, former Indian Ambassador Veena Sikri on Tuesday said that Pakistan's Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has no real decision-making power, asserting that the reins of authority now lie firmly with Pakistan's military leadership, particularly its Army Chief and de facto power centre, General Asim Munir. Speaking to ANI, Sikri commented on Shahbaz Sharif's recent statement during his visit to Tehran: 'The Prime Minister of Pakistan sadly has no authority at all. The real authority and power are now in the hands of the new Field Marshal, Asim Munir.' Her remarks come against the backdrop of Operation Sindoor, in which Indian forces reportedly dismantled multiple terror camps across the border. Following this, the Pakistan Army, in a controversial move, reportedly announced plans to restore these camps and declared that compensation of Rs 1 crore would be given to the families of terrorists killed during the operation. She further said that the financial support is allegedly being routed through recent funding received from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). During a speech in Bhuj on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reinforced India's long-standing policy that 'terrorism and talks cannot go together.' Speaking directly to the people of Pakistan, he said, 'Give up terrorism.' His remarks follow a similar statement made in the wake of the recent Pahalgam incident, which saw a targeted terror attack on Indian forces. 'Terror and trade cannot go hand in hand,' PM Modi reiterated, making it clear that no negotiations with Pakistan are possible unless Pakistan decisively ends its support for cross-border terrorism. Sikri further said the Pakistan government appears to be 'living in an imaginary world' and called upon Islamabad to wake up to the new regional realities. 'The only discussion now should be about how Pakistan returns Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) to India,' he added. (ANI)
India.com
27-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Why did Turkey support Pakistan against India, competition for dominance in Islamic world or....
Why did Turkey support Pakistan against India, competition for dominance in Islamic world or.... Turkey-India relations: During the tension between India and Pakistan, Turkey's stance was the most discussed as it openly supported Pakistan after the action taken by India. Following which, India also took many strict steps against Turkey. Turkey had long maintained silence over the thaw in relations with India and adopted an ambiguous stance on differences, but in 2019, when the Indian government revoked Article 370 from Kashmir, Turkey came out against India. Talking about the present time, amidst the India-Pakistan tension, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan even said, 'We stand with the people of Pakistan. I called brother Shahbaz Sharif and told him that we are together. We will continue to stand with Pakistan in the future as well.' Turkey looking for opportunities in South and Central Asia Turkey and India have a much more stable relationship than Pakistan, but despite this, Turkey has made up its mind to support Pakistan in the tensions between these two South Asian countries. Both Turkey and Pakistan have lost their relevance in the security structure of Western countries. In the changing times, both countries are fighting to save their credibility. According to experts, there can be two reasons for Turkey's behaviour. Firstly, Turkey is trying to establish its identity in the Islamic world. Secondly, it is also a member of NATO, so Turkey wants to remain a bridge between the East and West countries Is Turkey isolated in NATO? In the past few years, Turkey's NATO allies have been objecting to its decisions, whether it is purchasing the S-400 anti-missile system from Russia or its growing closeness with China. So is Turkey feeling isolated and Pakistan seems to be its only option for defence partnership? Turkey and Pakistan supported Azerbaijan in the Nagorno-Karabakh war. At the same time, according to media reports, India is planning to give Armenia a second consignment of Akash-1S surface-to-air missile system under the 2022 treaty. Along with this, it is also planning to send a wide range of weapons including howitzer guns and Pinaka multiple launch rocket systems. The first consignment of missiles was sent in November last year. Russia was Armenia's biggest arms supplier for many years, but the relationship between the two countries lost steam due to Russia's lack of open support in the war against Ukraine. Since then, India has emerged as a major arms supplier to Armenia.
India.com
26-05-2025
- Business
- India.com
China, Turkey and Pakistan... three enemies formed an axis against India, trying to hurt..., Should India worry?
China, Turkey and Pakistan... three enemies formed an axis against India, trying to hurt..., Should India worry? Even before the Pahalgam terror attack, China, Turkey, and Pakistan were trying to target India together. But when the Indian Armed Forces took revenge for the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives, these countries tried to harm India not only militarily but also economically. This axis of three enemies of Delhi has planned to harm India at the economic, military, and diplomatic levels. Their aim is not only to stop India's regional influence but also to disrupt India's geopolitical position. As per a report from the Sunday Guardian, during Operation Sindoor, Pakistan received strong diplomatic and military support from China and Turkey. The 'Made in China' mark on Pakistani weapons used against India shows that the geopolitical situation of Asia is undergoing a significant change. China has already provided huge loans to Pakistan through its CPEC project. While the alliance with the Dragon also opens up avenues for infrastructure development, energy projects and defence cooperation for Turkey. It is worth mentioning that China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and Chinese banks have recently given huge loans to Turkey for development work. This huge money helped the country to manage its financial situation. In recent years, both China and Turkey strengthen their bilateral relationship. After Operation Sindoor, Shahbaz Sharif is on a visit to Turkey and Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir is also with him. He has gone to thank Erdogan for helping against India. China, Turkey Pakistan's 'Asia Plan' Turkey's 'Asia Anew Initiative,' spearheaded by President Erdogan, prioritises strengthening ties with China as a pathway to greater involvement in organisations like BRICS Plus and the SCO. This strategic shift is partly driven by strained relations with Western powers, including a reluctance to publicly criticise China's treatment of Uighur Muslims, despite Turkey's NATO membership and EU aspirations. This focus on Asia is further evidenced by the recent joint military exercises between Turkey and Pakistan, highlighting a strong bilateral defence relationship. Apart from this, Pakistan is buying Turkish drones, which were used against India during the faceoff. Not only that, during the conflict, Turkey had sent one of its warships to Pak, and at least 3 Turkish aircraft landed on Pak soil carrying weapons. After the ceasefire, Pak's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar reached Beijing to thank for its help, while Pakistan's Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif is now in Ankara to thank Turkey. The Dragon has taken its economy far ahead, Pakistan is not interested in development and Turkey is living in the dream of recreating Ottoman Empire. Therefore, India is on the hit list of all three countries. How Dangerous is the Alliance of China, Turkey and Pakistan? China and Pakistan's USD60 billion CPEC project, coupled with Turkey's growing trade relationship with China (approx 30 billion, involving weaponry and dual-use technologies), signifies a strengthening military alliance against New Delhi. How Can India Counter Enemy Alliance? To counter Turkey's support for terrorism, India should forge stronger strategic partnerships with European nations. Simultaneously, India needs to cultivate closer ties with key West Asian states—Iran, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and potentially Iraq—to mitigate Turkey's regional influence and secure vital energy supplies. Open alliances with Turkey's adversaries, including Greece, Cyprus, and Syrian Kurdish groups, are also crucial. A conciliatory approach towards a hostile Turkey is unproductive; India should actively support Kurdish armed resistance against Turkey. Furthermore, India should veto Turkey's membership in the SCO and BRICS Plus. Ultimately, India holds significant leverage in this geopolitical situation.
