Sajjad Hussain, PTI

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Rajnath arrives in Pakistan amid protest; will raise Dawood and terrorism issues

Rajnath arrives in Pakistan amid protest; will raise Dawood and terrorism issues

Rediff.com   3 Aug 2016

More than 2,000 activists of various religious and jihadi outfits in Pakistan on Wednesday protested against the visit of Home Minister Rajnath Singh, accusing him for the unrest in Kashmir.

Pakistan needles India again, passes resolution on Kashmir in parliament

Pakistan needles India again, passes resolution on Kashmir in parliament

Rediff.com   2 Aug 2016

Pakistan's parliament has unanimously passed a resolution, condemning the alleged human rights violations in Kashmir.

Urvashi Rautela: 'Sex education is essential for kids'

Urvashi Rautela: 'Sex education is essential for kids'

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2016

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Pakistan to observe July 19 as Black Day against Kashmir killings

Pakistan to observe July 19 as Black Day against Kashmir killings

Rediff.com   15 Jul 2016

The neighbouring nation also declared slain Hizbul commander Burhan Wani as a martyr.

Pakistan summons Indian envoy over situation in Kashmir

Pakistan summons Indian envoy over situation in Kashmir

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2016

Pakistan on Monday summoned the Indian High Commissioner to express serious concerns over the killings of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani and many civilians in Kashmir and called for "fair and transparent" inquiry against individuals responsible for "blatant" violation of fundamental rights.

Oppression cannot deter Kashmiris, says Pakistan on Wani's killing

Oppression cannot deter Kashmiris, says Pakistan on Wani's killing

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2016

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif came out with a Sunday night statement condemning the action of Indian security forces.

26/11 case: Pak asks India to provide additional evidence

26/11 case: Pak asks India to provide additional evidence

Rediff.com   30 Jun 2016

Pakistan on Thursday said it has asked India to provide "additional evidence" for the early completion of the Mumbai attack trial in which Lashkar-e-Tayiba operations commander Zaki-ur Rehman Lakhvi and six others are accused.

Diplomatic efforts prevented India from gaining NSG entry: Aziz

Diplomatic efforts prevented India from gaining NSG entry: Aziz

Rediff.com   28 Jun 2016

Adviser to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz said that hectic diplomatic efforts were made to inform the world leaders about Pakistan's position on the NSG entry.

Pakistan in search of new lobbyist to improve US relations

Pakistan in search of new lobbyist to improve US relations

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2016

Nadeem Hotiana, Pakistan Embassy spokesman in Washington, confirmed the country was now looking for a paid lobbyist "but has not yet taken any decision", the Dawn reported.

Flyers' body up in arms over SpiceJet's rock-bottom fares

Flyers' body up in arms over SpiceJet's rock-bottom fares

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2016

Fares would vary according to sector.

US supporting India's NSG bid to contain China and Russia: Pak NSA

US supporting India's NSG bid to contain China and Russia: Pak NSA

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2016

Pakistan's National Security Adviser Nasser Janjua has alleged that America's efforts to include India in the Nuclear Suppliers Group was part of a "greater design" to contain China and prevent the resurgence of Russia.

'Greater design' behind US support for India's NSG bid: Pak NSA

'Greater design' behind US support for India's NSG bid: Pak NSA

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2016

"It's [part of] a greater design," Janjua said at a seminar on 'Pakistan's case for NSA membership' on Tuesday.

'Hindu extremist groups biggest hurdle to normalising Indo-Pak ties'

'Hindu extremist groups biggest hurdle to normalising Indo-Pak ties'

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2016

Pakistan's Interior Minister on Monday alleged that Hindu "extremist groups" like the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and the Shiv Sena are the "biggest hurdle" to normalisation of Indo-Pak ties as he asked External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj to name the "forces" which she said are against good bilateral relations.

China to invest $8.5 billion to upgrade Pak's rail network, build gas pipeline

China to invest $8.5 billion to upgrade Pak's rail network, build gas pipeline

Rediff.com   9 Jun 2016

This project is part of $46 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) package and is covered under the CPEC Framework Agreement.

Pak express concern over India's interceptor missile test

Pak express concern over India's interceptor missile test

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2016

Pakistan has expressed serious concern over India's recent development of an anti-ballistic missile system

Pak failed to check resurfacing of banned terror groups: Report

Pak failed to check resurfacing of banned terror groups: Report

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2016

Pakistan has failed to take concrete action to keep a lid on banned militant outfits like Hafiz Saeed-led Lashkar-e-Tayiba and Jaish-e-Mohammad which continuously resurface under new names challenging the government's authority, a media report said on Wednesday.

Pak accuses India of involvement in 'subversive activities'

Pak accuses India of involvement in 'subversive activities'

Rediff.com   3 Jun 2016

Pakistan on Thursday alleged that India was involved in creating instability through "subversive and terrorist activities" in Karachi and Balochistan province.

India is running away from talks, says Pak President

India is "running away" from talks, says Pak President

Rediff.com   2 Jun 2016

President Mamnoon Hussain on Wednesday accused India of "running away" from talks.

US drone strikes in Pakistan must stop: Pak army chief

US drone strikes in Pakistan must stop: Pak army chief

Rediff.com   2 Jun 2016

US drone strikes in Pakistan "must stop", Pakistan's powerful army chief General Raheel Sharif said on Wednesday.

Pak PM Nawaz Sharif to undergo open-heart surgery in UK

Pak PM Nawaz Sharif to undergo open-heart surgery in UK

Rediff.com   28 May 2016

Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who is in London for medical check-up, will undergo an open-heart surgery on Tuesday, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said in Islamabad on Friday.