US EditionCongress Criticizes Modi Over US-Pakistan Military Collaboration
- On January 17, 2026, the Indian National Congress criticised the Modi government over the US and Pakistani troops completing the Inspired Gambit 2026 exercise at the National Counter-Terrorism Centre, Pabbi.
- Jairam Ramesh, Congress general secretary and in-charge of communications, framed the drills as a diplomatic failure, citing President Donald Trump's praise for Field Marshal Asim Munir and past violence in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, plus Operation Sindoor's halt on May 10, 2025.
- The exercise focused on integrated infantry capabilities and tactics, plus counterterrorism operations during Inspired Gambit 2026 at the National Counter-Terrorism Centre, Pabbi.
- The two-week Jan 8–16 exercise signalled broader re-engagement between the U.S. and Pakistan defence establishments, with reporters noting strengthening military ties through joint training, major defence sales and warm rhetoric from President Donald Trump.
- Dawn reported on January 17, 2026 that U.S. Central Command said training exercises like this strengthen long-standing defence ties.
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Mohsin Naqvi, US delegation agree to boost security, border coordination
Pakistan and the United States agreed on Saturday to enhance coordination in matters of security and border safety, amid growing ties between the two countries. The development emerged from a meeting between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and a high-level US delegation led by Ambassador Natalie Baker, which featured in-depth deliberations on boosting bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in shared areas of interest. Both sides agreed to …
Congress Criticizes Modi Over US-Pakistan Military Collaboration
The Congress party criticized the Modi government, highlighting a joint military exercise between US and Pakistani troops as evidence of failed diplomacy. The exercise, 'Inspired Gambit 2026', emphasized counter-terrorism collaboration. General Michael Kunilla praised Pakistan’s role, while former President Trump admired Field Marshal Munir.
U.S. and Pakistani troops conclude joint training exercise 'Inspired Gambit 2026', enhancing defense ties and counterterrorism skills.
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The Economic TimesUS, Pakistani troops conclude joint training exercise 'Inspired Gambit 2026' in Pabbi
American and Pakistani soldiers have completed joint training in Pakistan. The exercise, named 'Inspired Gambit 2026', focused on infantry skills and counterterrorism tactics. This event marks a strengthening of defence ties between the two nations. The training took place at Pakistan's National Counter-Terrorism Centre. This collaboration highlights renewed engagement between the US and Pakistani defense establishments.
Pakistan, US expand military engagement amid renewed defence ties
Military-to-military ties between Pakistan and the United States appear to be strengthening, marked by renewed joint training, major defence sales and unusually warm rhetoric from President Donald Trump towards Pakistan’s military leadership. According to a statement issued by the US Central Command (Centcom), American and Pakistani troops this week concluded joint training at Pakistan’s National Counter-Terrorism Center in Pabbi. “This week, US…
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