Pakistan

Indus Water Treaty befitted Pakistan and rest of India, but J&K suffered huge losses: Omar Abdullah

Jammu & Kashmir/ India (August 23, 2014): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minster Omar Abdullah today said that the state of Jammu and Kashmir suffered losses on account of Indus Water Treaty (IWT) that was signed between India and Pakistan back in 1960.

Narendra Modi’s hardline approach, not the Kashmiri leaders, responsible for stalling Indo-Pak talks: Yasin Malik

New Delhi, India (August Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front chief Yasin Malik on Saturday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his "hardline" approach on Kashmir and rejected the contention that the separatists are to blame for the stalling of Indo-Pak foreign secretary-level talks.

India and Pakistan engage in cross-firing at Kashmir Line-of-control

New Delhi, India (August 23, 2014): For past few days armed forces India and Paksitan have been engaged in cross-firing at “Line of Control” (LoC) relating to internationally disputed territory of Kashmir. Both the neighbours have a world know hostility towards each other and have previously engaged in three large scale wars.

Pakistan: Minorities’ representatives slam Govt. for failing to provide security

Peshawar, Pakistan (August 20, 2014): According to media reports, Commission for Peace and Minorities Rights (CPMR) on Monday (August 18) criticized the government for its lethargic attitude to provide foolproof security to minorities and their worship places in the country, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and tribal areas of Pakistan.

Pakistan terms cancellation of mutual talks as setback to Indo-Pak ties

New Delhi, India (August 19, 2014): Pakistan has expressed concerns over cancellation of 25 August Foreign Secretary-level talks between India and Pakistan. Talks were cancelled by India after Pakistan invited pro-freedom Kashmiri leaders for “consultations”. Pakistan has described the cancellation of next week's Foreign Secretary-level talks as a "setback" to Indo-Pak ties.

India calls off Indio-Pak talks in wake of Pakistan’s invitation to pro-freedom Kashmiri leaders

New Delhi, India (August 18, 2014): Pakistan government's decision to invite pro-freedom Kashmiri leaders for a meeting ahead of 25 August Foreign Secretary level meeting between India and Pakistan has triggered major controversy in India. Opposition Congress party was taking dig at the Narendra Modi government for continuing talks despite Pakistan’s invitation to Kashmir leaders.

Pakistan hits back, Calls Narendra Modi’s remarks baseless

A day after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned Pakistan for it's engagement in proxy war against India, the Pakistan on Wednesday (August 13) strongly reacted to Narendra Modi's statement. Pakistan today termed Indian PM's remarks as baseless rhetoric against Pakistan regarding terrorism.

India and Pakistan ex-officers threatens use of nuclear weapons during war

On August 12, when Indian prime minister declared in Ladakh that Pakistan had no guts to engage in a direct war with India, and condemned the western neighbour for it's "proxy war" against India, a different confrontation front eventually emerged on a TV channel.

Pak says No Evidence against Hafiz Saeed & he can’t be jailed just to please anybody

New Delhi, India (July 18, 2014): In a statement that is being seen as a major embarrassment for the Indian state, Pakistan's High Commissioner Abdul Basit on Friday (July 18) said that Pakistan can't put Hafiz Saeed in jail just to please anyone.

Indian media outcries at Ved Partap Vaidik’s statement about Hafiz Saeed and Kashmir’s freedom

New Delhi, India (July 16, 2014): Journalist Ved Pratap Vaidik has landed in yet another controversy. Ved Partap Vaidik, who hit the headlines over his meeting with Jamat-ud-Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed, is in news again for saying that there is no harm if Kashmir is made an independent nation.

Indian High Commission denies involvement in Vaidik-Hafiz Saeed meeting

New Delhi, India (July 16, 2014): The Indian High Commission in Pakistan has denied any involvement in 2 July meeting between Indian Journalist Ved Parkash Vaidik and Jamat-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Saeed. The meeting has brought storm into political circles as Journalist Vaidik is considered close to Hinduta body Rashtiriya Swayamsewak Sangh, RSS, that is regarded as ideological fountain-head of India's ruling party BJP.

Ved Parkash Vaidik-Hafiz Saeed meeting issue brings storm in Indian polity; Scattered Opposition unites against BJP govt.

New Delhi, India (July 16, 2014): The issue of journalist Ved Parkash Vaidik's meeting/ interview with Jamat-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Saeed continued to rock Indian politics for second day today. For the first time in the 16th Lok Sabha, the Congress party managed to get most of the opposition behind it as it demanded an explanation from the government over allegations that journalist Ved Pratap Vaidik met Hafiz Saeed in Pakistan earlier this month as an envoy of the Narendra Modi government.

Ramdev’s aide interview Hafiz Saeed; Issue rocks Indian parliament

New Delhi, India (July 14, 2014): A journalist's interview with Hafiz Saeed has sparked a controversy in political circles in India. The issue echoes in both the Houses of Indian Parliament on Monday (July 14).

JuD chief Hafiz Saeed maintains India deploying troops in Afghanistan to target Pakistan

According to certain media reports, Jamaat-ud-Dawah (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed has once again targeted India and alleged that the Indian government has sent troops in Afghanistan after the departure of US forces.

Fresh attack on Pakistan’s Karachi International Airport as 2 gunmen opened fire on Tuesday

According to recent media reports Pakistani officials said that two gunmen on a motorcycle opened fire near the Karachi international airport on today. The Airport was previously attacked two days back that left at least 35 people dead.

Armed assault on Karachi Airport leaves 21 dead; JuD chief Hafiz Saeed blame Modi govt for attack

According to media reports heavily armed persons launched an armed assault on Pakistan's busiest airport in the southern city of Karachi, leaving at least 21 dead including 10 attackers in a six-hour siege that the army quelled at dawn.

Murderous attack on Geo News senior anchor Hamid Mir an attempt to muzzle his free voice, says Dal Khalsa

Amritsar, Punjab (April 22, 2014): The Dal Khalsa has strongly condemned the murderous attack on Pak scribe and Geo News senior anchorperson Hamid Mir and termed it an attempt to muzzle his free voice.

Efforts to rescue abducted Pak Sikhs intensify

Pakistan (February 17, 2014): It is learnt that Pakistan Sikh leaders has been holding meeting with the Pakistan leadership, including the so-called 'hardliners', to save the two Sikh who were abducted near Deraban area of Dera Ismail Khan last week.

Two Sikhs abducted in Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakthunkhwa province

Pakistan (February 14, 2014): As per certain media report [t]wo Pakistani Sikhs along with their two employees were abducted by unidentified persons in northwestern Khyber Pakthunkhwa province of Paksitan on February 13.

Two Sikh Yatris died at Nankana Sahib; Bodies handed over to BSF at Wagha; SGPC, DSGMC to start prior medical checkups

Nankana Sahib/ Amritsar, (November 19, 2013): It is learnt that two Sikh Yatris to Sikh Gurdwaras in Pakistan died during their stay at Nankana Sahib. As per information Atma Singh, resident of Mukatsar and Shingara Singh resident of Tarn Taran died due to heart attack at around 2am on November 18.

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