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Pakistan, India trade protests after naval collision

4 sourcesUpdated 17 Sept 2026, 5:31 am Coverage regionsIndia
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Pakistan said the Indian warship INS Kolkata came into contact with PNS Hunain on September 15 during a Pakistani military exercise.

Pakistan’s Foreign Office said the Indian vessel violated the 1991 India-Pakistan Agreement on Advance Notice on Military Exercises.

India’s Ministry of External Affairs said the incident happened in international waters and blamed Pakistani naval units for the collision.

India also summoned Pakistan’s Charge d’Affaires and lodged a counter-protest, while Pakistan said the Indian ship had made dangerous maneuvers.

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Both sides said there was no major damage and moved the dispute into diplomatic channels.

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Both sides agree that a naval incident took place in the Arabian Sea and that they responded with diplomatic protests. They also agree that there was no major damage reported.

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What remains contested is where the collision occurred and which side was responsible for it. The account could still shift if either government releases additional details about the maneuvering and the sequence of events.

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The Express Tribune presents the clash as a disputed maritime incident that triggered tit-for-tat protests between Pakistan and India. It reports Pakistan’s claim that INS Kolkata violated the 1991 agreement and collided with PNS Hunain, while noting India’s counterclaim that Pakistani naval conduct caused the incident. The story emphasizes the diplomatic fallout and the absence of major damage.

Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: The Express Tribune
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Pakistan protests Indian navy vessel's EEZ incursion

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The Express Tribune reports on a maritime incident in the Arabian Sea involving naval vessels from Pakistan and India during a Pakistani military exercise. According to Pakistan's Foreign Office, the Indian warship INS Kolkata performed dangerous maneuvers and collided with the Pakistani vessel PNS Hunain, violating a bilateral agreement. Conversely, India's Ministry of External Affairs claimed the incident occurred in international waters due to unprofessional conduct by the Pakistani navy and lodged a counter-protest.