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  1. France to increase nuclear arsenal and European weapons cooperation, Macron says https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/02/france-increase-nuclear-arsenal-european-weapons-cooperation-macron-says 2. Trump Declares “Major Combat Operations” in Iran Have Begun Following Aerial Strikes aljazeera.com/news/2026/03/02/trump-announces-major-ops-iran 3. (China Launches First...

  1. PM Modi speaks with Netanyahu to discuss current regional situation in West Asia https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pm-modi-speaks-with-netanyahu-to-discuss-current-regional-situation-in-west-asia/article70692995.ece   2. Modi govt's silence on Khamenei assassination not neutral but abdication: Sonia Gandhi https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/modi-govts-silence-on-khamenei-assassination-not-neutral-but-abdication-sonia/article70697774.ece   3. Modi...

CHINA 1.         China calls on Pakistan, Afghanistan to reach ceasefire amid clash escalation' https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202602/1355874.shtml 2.        China seeks to mediate after Pakistan declares ‘open war’ on Afghanistan https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3344907/china-seeks-mediate-after-pakistan-declares-open-war-afghanistan 3.        75 years of Pak–China...

  Afghanistan 1.        Pakistan claims to have killed at least 70 militants in strikes along the Afghan border https://apnews.com/article/pakistan-afghanistan-militants-strikes-border-b849ad97b462de8067d1b7f20ffd9f9e 2.        Afghanistan promises ‘appropriate response’ after deadly Pakistani strikes https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/22/pakistan-carries-out-strikes-in-afghanistan-after-islamabad-suicide-attack 3.        Pakistan wary of...

1. How China is building the hi-tech backbone of Africa’s space ambitions https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3344266/how-china-building-hi-tech-backbone-africas-space-ambitions​ 2. The 30 countries that spend the most on their militaries, ranked https://www.businessinsider.com/biggest-military-budgets-countries-ranked​ 3. China building a different...

پریس ریلیز "پاکستان ایران تعلقات: بدلتے ہوئے خطے میں پائیدار شراکت داری" فروری 24, 2026 انسٹی ٹیوٹ آف اسٹریٹجک اسٹڈیز اسلام آباد (آئی ایس ایس آئی) میں سینٹر فار...

Press Release “Pakistan–Iran Relations: An Enduring Partnership in a Changing Region” February 24, 2026 The Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East and Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of...

CHINA 1.         Pakistan-China ties to grow in 'Year of Horse' https://tribune.com.pk/story/2594081/pakistan-china-ties-to-grow-in-year-of-horse 2.        Chinese Embassy hosts spring festival event celebrating China–Pakistan friendship https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/02/22/chinese-embassy-hosts-spring-festival-event-celebrating-china-pakistan-friendship 3.        Pakistan, China reaffirm commitment to boost ties https://www.brecorder.com/news/40408491 4.        Pak Envoy Extends...

  Afghanistan 1. UN and European Union Stress Support for Vulnerable Afghan Families during Ramadan https://8am.media/eng/un-and-european-union-stress-support-for-vulnerable-afghan-families-during-ramadan/ 2. Taliban frees three Pakistani soldiers in Saudi-mediated move https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/taliban-frees-three-pakistani-soldiers-saudi-mediated-move-2026-02-17/ 3. Pakistan Conditions Engagement with Taliban on...

1. UN disarmament panel passes Pakistan-led resolutions on arms control, nuclear security https://www.arabnews.com/node/2621911/pakistan​ 2. France ready to offer major concessions to sell Rafale jets to India https://www.lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2026/02/17/france-ready-to-offer-major-concessions-to-sell-rafale-jets-to-india_6750549_19.html​ 3. Why the growing...