Trump's Sweeping Travel Ban: Why Was Terror-Hub Pakistan Spared? | India Global

In today's episode of India Global, In a major move, U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a new proclamation reinstating his controversial travel ban, this time expanding the list to 12 countries, including Myanmar, Afghanistan, Iran, Chad, Somalia, and Yemen. The White House says the ban is aimed at protecting national security, citing difficulties in properly vetting migrants from these nations. But what's not on the list is raising even more eyebrows. Noticeably absent is Pakistan, a country long accused of harboring U.S.-designated terrorist groups. This comes despite reports from earlier this year suggesting the Trump administration was considering sweeping travel restrictions that would have included Pakistan. During his first term, Trump adopted a tough posture toward Islamabad, criticizing its ties to terrorism. So the question now: what changed, and why the sudden shift? Is Pakistan being spared a mere coincidence or something far deeper? NDTV's Gaurie Dwivedi speaks with Strategic Affairs Expert and Senior Fellow at ORF Sushant Sareen to discuss this and more.