Sajjad Hussain, PTI

Stories by Sajjad Hussain, PTI

Plea in Pak SC seeks immediate execution of Jadhav

Plea in Pak SC seeks immediate execution of Jadhav

Rediff.com   28 May 2017

The petitioner argued that the people of Pakistan had a right of retribution.

Indian woman 'forced into marriage at gun point' in Pak allowed to return home

Indian woman 'forced into marriage at gun point' in Pak allowed to return home

Rediff.com   24 May 2017

Uzma, who is in her early 20s, hails from New Delhi and had travelled to Pakistan earlier this month.

Desperate Pak wants early hearing in Jadhav case at ICJ

Desperate Pak wants early hearing in Jadhav case at ICJ

Rediff.com   23 May 2017

The request was made in view of the upcoming elections for ICJ judges, scheduled to be held in November,

ICJ has not given order on consular access for Jadhav: Aziz

ICJ has not given order on consular access for Jadhav: Aziz

Rediff.com   20 May 2017

Aziz said that when it comes to cases involving the death penalty, the international court has always given a stay order.

After drubbing at ICJ, Pak to form new team of lawyers to defend its case

After drubbing at ICJ, Pak to form new team of lawyers to defend its case

Rediff.com   19 May 2017

The announcement by Sartaj Aziz came amid criticism by experts and opposition leaders over the government's handling of the case at the International Court of Justice.

Pak govt slammed for 'poor handling' of Jadhav case

Pak govt slammed for 'poor handling' of Jadhav case

Rediff.com   19 May 2017

The govt is also criticised for its choice of Khawar Qureshi, who represented Pakistan's case before the ICJ.

Pak says 1 killed in ceasefire violation by India, summons envoy

Pak says 1 killed in ceasefire violation by India, summons envoy

Rediff.com   11 May 2017

Foreign Office spokesperson tweeted that India violated the ceasefire agreement in Tandar, Sabzkot, Khuiratta, Baron, Bagsar and Khanjar areas.

Amid frosty relations, Pak to look for possibility of Sharif-Modi meeting during SCO

Amid frosty relations, Pak to look for possibility of Sharif-Modi meeting during SCO

Rediff.com   10 May 2017

Pakistan's top diplomat Sartaj Aziz said that he did not reject the idea when asked about the chances of a meeting between the two prime ministers

Dawn leaks: Pak Army withdraws tweet that signalled rift with Sharif govt

Dawn leaks: Pak Army withdraws tweet that signalled rift with Sharif govt

Rediff.com   10 May 2017

Pakistan Army on Wednesday withdrew a tweet that had rattled the civilian government over a media report about a rift between them over combating militancy in the country.

Police register report against Sharif for creating hatred against Pak army

Police register report against Sharif for creating hatred against Pak army

Rediff.com   5 May 2017

The complainant claimed that he had received a video clip on his WhatsApp which showed a man making an 'anti-army' speech.

Poonch beheadings: Pak seeks 'actionable evidence'

Poonch beheadings: Pak seeks 'actionable evidence'

Rediff.com   2 May 2017

Local commanders of Pakistan also told Indian counterpart that no ceasefire violation was committed by their side.

Sharif sacks trusted aide over news report on rift with army

Sharif sacks trusted aide over news report on rift with army

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2017

Sharif approved an inquiry committee's recommendation to remove his special assistant on foreign affairs Fatemi from his post.

Kulbhushan Jadhav's mother petitions Pak for his release

Kulbhushan Jadhav's mother petitions Pak for his release

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2017

Indian High Commissioner in Islamabad Gautam Bambawale on Wednesday met with Pakistan's Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua and sought the consular access to Jadhav.

Consular access to Jadhav to be decided on basis of merit, says Pakistan

Consular access to Jadhav to be decided on basis of merit, says Pakistan

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2017

Pakistan Foreign Office Spokesperson Nafees Zakaria said Pakistan and India have a bilateral agreement on consular access but all cases have to be decided on merit.

Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif narrowly survives Panamagate jolt

Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif narrowly survives Panamagate jolt

Rediff.com   20 Apr 2017

The Pakistani Supreme Court ordered for a joint investigation team to probe the allegations of money laundering against his family.

Defiant Pakistan rules out consular access to Jadhav

Defiant Pakistan rules out consular access to Jadhav

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2017

"Under the law we cannot give consular access to Khubhushan who was involved in spying," Pakistan Military spokesman Major General Asif Ghafoor told reporters.

Jadhav case: India seeks consular access for 14th time, demands copy of verdict from Pak

Jadhav case: India seeks consular access for 14th time, demands copy of verdict from Pak

Rediff.com   14 Apr 2017

Indian High Commissioner in Islamabad Gautam Bambawale met Pakistan Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua in connection with the case of Jadhav, who has been given death sentence by a Pakistani military court for alleged spying.

Won't bow down to any pressure: Sharif, Pak army chief on Jadhav

Won't bow down to any pressure: Sharif, Pak army chief on Jadhav

Rediff.com   12 Apr 2017

The meeting took place two days after a military tribunal sentenced Indian national Kulbhushan Jadav to death on charges of spying

Jadhav can appeal against sentence within 60 days: Pak

Jadhav can appeal against sentence within 60 days: Pak

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2017

Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif also dismissed Indian concerns that proper legal process was not observed in the trial. "There was nothing in the [legal] proceedings that was against the law," he said.

Armed forces fully capable and prepared to respond to threats: Sharif

Armed forces fully capable and prepared to respond to threats: Sharif

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2017

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif today said that the nation wants good relations with all countries, particularly its neighbours, a day after a military court's order to execute Indian national Kulbhushan Jadhav spiked Indo-Pak tensions.