A Hindu temple in Pakistan Punjab's Narowal, estimated to be over a century-old, was reportedly demolished on August 21.

Turkey is considering full SCO membership while trying to repair ties with India. But its longstanding partnership with Pakistan and position on Kashmir remain major hurdles.

India voiced deep concern over the reported destruction of a historic Hindu temple. The Ministry of External Affairs condemned the vandalism against the century-old place of worship. India noted the apparent apathy of authorities and failure to protect the temple.

India has expressed strong disapproval over the destruction of a Hindu temple in Pakistan, calling for an immediate investigation into the vandalism. New Delhi insists that Islamabad must take full responsibility for this act,

Indians and Pakistanis tend to name the other country as their top threat, and each side doubts the other's commitment to good relations.

Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal expressed deep concern over the incident at village Siraj in Pakistan's Narowal district, criticising local authorities for failing to protect the century-old place of worship.

Pakistan’s PMO cropped PM Narendra Modi and Iran’s president from an SCO leaders’ group photo, while India shared the unedited photograph featuring all leaders.

El Niño is threatening Asian harvests just as global rice consumption overtakes production. But India enters the disruption with enormous reserves and the ability to keep exporting. Pakistan enters it with a falling water table and a business model built increasingly on cheaper rice.