Gofrixty [12 August 2025] – Pakistan has stepped up diplomatic efforts to woo former US President Donald Trump, causing concern in India: FT Islamabad, too, engaged with the incoming Trump administration to deepen bilateral relations and win favor in regional geopolitics.
In a piece for The Financial Times, David Pilling argues that Pakistan is hoping to wield Trump leverage and attempt to counteract India’s dominance in South Asia. Pakistan officials reached out to Trump’s team directly, expressing their determination in the war on terror and peace in Afghanistan.
As a result, India responded to these developments in a guarded manner as it saw Pakistan’s approach that sought at challenging its position of regional supremacy. For New Delhi, the move signals Pakistan’s new strategic attempt to corner India by development of closer ties with the Trump administration.
