Pakistan is shaping up an idea that can worry IndiaPakistan is pushing a proposed “Islamic NATO” with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey and Pakistan, aiming to build a regional defence bloc that r...
15 May, 2026, 06.31 AM IST
View: Failed Iran-US talks show limits of Pakistan’s peace pushMiddle powers, led by Pakistan and backed by China, brokered peace talks between the US and Iran, but failed to secure a deal. Despite the ...
13 Apr, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
Saudi-Pakistan mutual defence pact will not include Turkey: SourcesSpeculation has been rife that the three countries were intent on forming a powerful alliance amid soaring tensions in the region, followin...
31 Jan, 2026, 08.15 PM IST
Turkey planning ‘Islamic Nato’ with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, where an attack on one would be a war against all: ReportTurkey is reportedly in advanced talks to join a defense pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, mirroring NATO's Article 5. This potential al...
14 Jan, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
"Bankrupt for decades, always kept alive by some sponsor": Military aviation analyst Tom Cooper on Pakistan's use of Turkish dronesMilitary aviation analyst Tom Cooper asserts Pakistan's long-standing financial instability, dependent on foreign sponsors like Saudi Arabi...
16 May, 2025, 07.52 AM IST
'Why do Indians travel to Europe via Pakistan-friendly Istanbul?' Calls grow to suspend flights, rethink ties with TurkeyAmidst growing concerns over Turkey's backing of Pakistan, voices in India are advocating for a strong response. Suggestions include suspen...
01 May, 2025, 09.56 AM IST
Turkey-Pakistan strategic alliance may have implications for India in Af-PakPakistan is in the process of purchasing four Turkish-built MILGEM corvette ships from state-owned defense contractor ASFAT. It has also pl...
04 Mar, 2021, 11.31 AM IST
Turkey widens war tech hunt by tapping Pakistan’s China tiesA deal would get NATO-member Turkey closer to some of China’s military technology. Pakistan builds its JF-17 fighter jets with China and is...
03 Mar, 2021, 12.13 PM IST
India keeps close watch on Turkey-Pakistan's joint military exercisesThe joint exercise, named 'Ataturk XI-2021', is aimed at focussing on counter-terrorist operations but this signals an emergent strategic a...
16 Feb, 2021, 09.44 AM IST
View: China, Turkey and Pakistan's unholy nuclear nexus and its global ramificationsAs has been observed by US Office of the Secretary of Defense in its annual report to the Congress, 'Military and Security Developments Inv...
11 Feb, 2021, 01.23 PM IST
Greek MPs urge strong security partnership with India to balance Turkey-Pakistan allianceHe further suggested that Greece could also procure weapons systems from India and expressed his optimism on the possibility of India and G...
24 Jan, 2021, 02.16 PM IST
Recep Tayyip Erdogan expresses fresh support for Pakistan's stance on KashmirET has learnt that Erdogan held extensive talks with both Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan and President Arif Alvi on the occasion of E...
04 Aug, 2020, 09.03 AM IST
Pakistan attempts to stitch trilateral alliance with Turkey and China on KashmirPakistan has planned a series of propaganda events ahead of August 5, the first anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370 and has reache...
31 Jul, 2020, 05.27 PM IST
Is Pakistan dumping traditional allies Saudi-UAE for their support to India ?While Qatar has reportedly supported this trio vis a vis Saudis and UAE as part of its regional strategy in the Gulf, Doha has warmed up to...
29 May, 2020, 01.28 PM IST
How Pakistan’s anti-India rant in OIC was vetoed by UAE with Saudi supportAccording to sources, Pakistan’s move was backed by Turkey as part of Ankara's strategy to oppose Saudi-UAE dominance in the OIC.
27 May, 2020, 09.45 AM IST
How Pakistan’s anti-India rant in OIC was vetoed by UAE with Saudi supportSeveral member nations of the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) recently backed Maldives when it opposed Pakistan's allegation that ...
25 May, 2020, 10.09 AM IST
Turkish Prez Recep Tayyip Erdogan compares Kashmir with GallipoliTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said Kashmiris have suffered due to unilateral steps in recent times and Ankara would support Pa...
16 Feb, 2020, 10.18 AM IST