For 35 years, India and Pakistan have exchanged lists of nuclear sites under the 1988 Agreement on Prohibition of Attack against Nuclear Installations. While it reduces risks and endures crises, deep mistrust, narrow scope, and new threats like cyber warfare limit its impact, demanding expansion and fresh strategic dialogue.
Click to View MoreUN ESCAP’s 2025 report warns that Asian megacities may experience an additional 2–7°C due to urban heat island effects, with India, Pakistan and Bangladesh facing 300+ days above 35°C. Extreme heat is now the region’s fastest-growing climate hazard, threatening health, livelihoods and economic stability.
Click to View MorePakistan’s revival brings both stability and strategic risk for India. A stronger Pakistan may gain global leverage and shift its military focus eastward. India must respond by boosting economic power, fortifying security, and deepening global partnerships to maintain regional dominance with cautious, forward-looking strategy.
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