News for '-foreign-office'

Samjhauta probe: Pak summons Indian envoy

Samjhauta probe: Pak summons Indian envoy

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

In an apparent reference to Swami Aseemanand's confession to a special court in New Delhi, a statement issued by the Foreign Office said the Indian diplomat's "attention was drawn to the recent reports in the media on the investigations into the Samjhauta Express blasts of February 2007".

Pak to consider India's plea to question Lakhvi

Pak to consider India's plea to question Lakhvi

Rediff.com24 Dec 2010

"As far as the Indian suggestion is concerned, that will be dealt with according to our own laws and we will respond to India in due course," Foreign Office spokesman Abdul Basit told reporters.

Kartarpur marks first cross-border initiative for India-Pak

Kartarpur marks first cross-border initiative for India-Pak

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

The construction of the Dera Baba Nanak-Kartarpur Sahib corridor across the India-Pakistan border has been likened to the fall of the Berlin Wall by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Here's why the corridor is important.

Pak slams India's 'illegal' stance on Kashmir

Pak slams India's 'illegal' stance on Kashmir

Rediff.com30 Sep 2010

Pakistan on Thursday accused India of adopting an 'untenable, illegal and amoral' position on the issue of Kashmir and said New Delhi should come forward for meaningful and result-oriented talks aimed at resolving the decades-old issue.

PM Modi most liked world leader on Facebook: Study

PM Modi most liked world leader on Facebook: Study

Rediff.com2 May 2018

43.2 million people follow the Indian premier on the social media platform.

Pakistan vows to respond 'at the time and place of its choosing'

Pakistan vows to respond 'at the time and place of its choosing'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

The country's top security body "concluded that India has committed uncalled for aggression to which Pakistan shall respond at the time and place of its choosing," it added.

Pak expects $50 bln investment on Xi's maiden visit

Pak expects $50 bln investment on Xi's maiden visit

Rediff.com19 Apr 2015

A fleet of eight JF-17 Thunder fighter jets -- jointly made by the two countries -- will escort the Chinese president once his plane enters the Pakistani airspace.

India seeks Krishna-Qureshi meeting in New York

India seeks Krishna-Qureshi meeting in New York

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

India has sought a meeting between External Affairs Minister S M Krishna and his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mahmood Qureshi on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly meeting in New York, diplomatic sources said.

Pak seeks 'full resumption' of dialogue with India

Pak seeks 'full resumption' of dialogue with India

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

Pakistan sought an "early and full resumption" of the dialogue process with India, saying it wants constructive, sustained and result-oriented talks on all issues, including the Kashmir problem.

'Pak has always sought normal ties with India'

'Pak has always sought normal ties with India'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

Pakistan on Friday said it is going to the upcoming foreign-secretary level parleys with India with an 'open mind' and was hopeful of a 'constructive attitude' from it so that the stalled peace process can be resumed. Referring to the upcoming meeting between the foreign secretaries of Pakistan and India on the margins of the SAARC Council of Ministers meeting in Bhutan, Foreign Office spokesman Abdul Basit said, "Pakistan is going to Thimphu with an open mind".

296 Indians prisoners in Pakistan jails

296 Indians prisoners in Pakistan jails

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

Pakistan on Tuesday said that 296 Indian nationals, mostly fishermen, are being held in various jails in the country.

Pak slams Afghan NSA's remarks on terror links

Pak slams Afghan NSA's remarks on terror links

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

Pakistan slammed Afghan National Security Advisor Rangin Dadfar Spanta for alleging that the country and its military intelligence were linked to terrorists, saying it would not be "distracted by such unfair remarks".

Pak dismayed by Obama's UNSC backing for India

Pak dismayed by Obama's UNSC backing for India

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

Taken by surprise by United States President Barack Obama's endorsement of India's bid to gain permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council, the Pakistan foreign office called in the US envoy to convey its concerns over the move.

Flood-hit Pak yet to decide on India's aid offer

Flood-hit Pak yet to decide on India's aid offer

Rediff.com19 Aug 2010

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday called his Pakistani counterpart Yousuf Raza Gilani and offered more assistance in handling the devastation caused by the floods even though that country rejected the India's aid offer of $5 million.

India must read writing on wall in Kashmir: Pak

India must read writing on wall in Kashmir: Pak

Rediff.com19 Aug 2010

Needling India, Pakistan on Thursday said that Kashmiri people were resolved to get their right to self-determination and New Delhi should read the 'writing on the wall.'

Pak slams US support for India's UNSC bid

Pak slams US support for India's UNSC bid

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

Pakistan said US President Barack Obama's endorsement of India's bid for permanent membership of the UN Security Council would add to the "complexity" of efforts to revamp the world body's most powerful organ.

13th dossier: Pak seeks access to 26/11 witnesses

13th dossier: Pak seeks access to 26/11 witnesses

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

Pakistan has handed over to India its latest dossier on the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks and a formal request regarding its proposal to send a commission to interview key witnesses in India in connection with the trial of seven Pakistani suspects linked to the incident.

Pakistan on Obama's India visit

Pakistan on Obama's India visit

Rediff.com4 Nov 2010

Ahead of United States President Barack Obama's visit to India, Pakistan insisted that its ties with Washington should not been seen through the prism of US-India relations.

What was Myanmar's NSA doing in Delhi?

What was Myanmar's NSA doing in Delhi?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

India was U Thaung Tun's first port of call after his appointment, which should intrigue China and Pakistan, says Rajeev Sharma.

India must move beyond rhetoric, says Pak

India must move beyond rhetoric, says Pak

Rediff.com28 Oct 2010

Pakistan alleged there is a "clear chasm" between India's statements and actions on the issue of resumption of the stalled dialogue process and asked New Delhi to take steps for holding meaningful and result-oriented parleys.

Samjhauta blast probe moving at snail's pace: Pak

Samjhauta blast probe moving at snail's pace: Pak

Rediff.com13 Jan 2011

Pakistan on Thursday accused India of conducting the probe into the 2007 Samjhauta Express train blast at a "snail's pace", as it asked New Delhi to share with Islamabad "at the earliest" the latest developments in the case in which 42 of its nationals were killed.

Pakistan reaches out to Mexico, Italy seeking support for NSG bid

Pakistan reaches out to Mexico, Italy seeking support for NSG bid

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Pakistan's push to secure NSG membership comes at a time when India is also looking to secure membership of the elite grouping.

Indian army chief's remarks unwise, says Pakistan

Indian army chief's remarks unwise, says Pakistan

Rediff.com16 Oct 2010

Pakistan on Saturday reacted angrily to the Indian army chief's remarks describing the country as a major irritant for India's security and about the possibility of a war in a nuclear scenario, saying they were 'jingoistic' and 'unwise.'

Insecure China accuses India of manipulating economic data

Insecure China accuses India of manipulating economic data

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

A Chinese government newspaper accuses the Modi government of manipulating economic data to project the 'myth' that India has caught up with the US and surpassed China.

Discuss Kashmir issue in India, Pak tells Obama

Discuss Kashmir issue in India, Pak tells Obama

Rediff.com7 Oct 2010

Pakistan on Thursday expressed hope that United States President Barack Obama would make efforts to resolve the Kashmir problem during his visit to India in November, saying it has always encouraged its 'friends' to use their influence with New Delhi on the issue.

Pakistan approaches UN body over LoC issue

Pakistan approaches UN body over LoC issue

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Pakistan approached the United Nations military observer group over the Line of Control situation on Tuesday. This comes a day after the Pakistan government lodged a protest with India on alleged ceasefire violations along the Indo-Pak border.

'Sino-Pak ties not directed against anyone'

'Sino-Pak ties not directed against anyone'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2010

Amid concerns voiced by India over China's plans to have a rail link with Pakistan through the Karakoram ranges, Beijing on Thursday said the Sino-Pak 'strategic' partnership was not aimed at targeting any third country.

Indus Water Treaty review: PM shown a presentation

Indus Water Treaty review: PM shown a presentation

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

According to sources, Union water resources ministry officials gave a presentation to the prime minister on the treaty and the projects involved.

JeM chief Masood Azhar under 'protective custody'

JeM chief Masood Azhar under 'protective custody'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Pakistan on Thursday confirmed that banned JeM chief Masood Azhar has been taken into "protective custody" along with his accomplices, but clarified he isn't arrested."

Kashmir is not your integral part, Pak tells India

Kashmir is not your integral part, Pak tells India

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

Upping the ante, Pakistan on Thursday said there can be no result-oriented discussions with India on Kashmir unless New Delhi stops treating it as the country's integral part and seeking a solution within the ambit of the Indian Constitution.

India's allegations show its dual attitude: Pak

India's allegations show its dual attitude: Pak

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

Pakistan has denied allegations leveled by Indian Army Chief General VK Singh about the existence of terrorist training camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Pakistan flays 'human rights violations' in JK

Pakistan flays 'human rights violations' in JK

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

Pakistan on Tuesday called on India to 'review the practice' of describing Jammu and Kashmir as its 'integral part' of its territory, even as Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani flayed the alleged human rights violations in the Valley. "Indians should quit the policy of finding a solution to the Kashmir issue under their constitution and they should review the practice of calling (Jammu and) Kashmir an integral part of India," Foreign Office spokesman Abdul Basit said.

FM may visit, if there's agreement on outcome'

FM may visit, if there's agreement on outcome'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi is expected to visit India next year if there is agreement on the "agenda" and "outcome" of his parleys with his Indian counterpart, the Pakistani Foreign Office said on Thursday.

Pak condemns 'use of violence' against Kashmiris

Pak condemns 'use of violence' against Kashmiris

Rediff.com14 Sep 2010

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Tuesday criticised the 'use of blatant violence' by security forces in Kashmir. In a statement issued by the Foreign Office, Qureshi referred to the ongoing situation in Jammu and Kashmir and said the 'violence by Indian security forces' had resulted in the 'loss of scores of innocent lives since June'. Qureshi's comments came a day after 17 people, including a policeman, were killed and over 70 injured in violence.

Will 'appropriately' analyse India's dossiers: Pak

Will 'appropriately' analyse India's dossiers: Pak

Rediff.com19 Jun 2010

Reiterating its stance of being committed to conduct a 'transparent' trial of November 2008 Mumbai terror attacks' perpetrators, Pakistan has said that it would analyse the latest dossier provided by India "appropriately".

Pakistan dismisses media reports on Headley

Pakistan dismisses media reports on Headley

Rediff.com10 Jun 2010

Pakistan dismissed reports that Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative David Headley had linked serving Pakistani army officers to the 2008 Mumbai attacks, saying they were based on "misguided leaks" aimed at maligning the country.

Our military doctrine is purely defensive: Pak

Our military doctrine is purely defensive: Pak

Rediff.com7 Mar 2010

Describing India's massive militarisation as dangerous for peace in the region, Pakistan has said that its military doctrine was purely defensive.

Netaji was cremated in Taipei; UK website releases records

Netaji was cremated in Taipei; UK website releases records

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

A British website, set up to catalogue the last days of Subhas Chandra Bose, has released the evidence given by a Taiwanese official who claimed to have prepared Netaji's body for cremation after his death in a plane crash in 1945.

Pak yet to decide on India's aid for flood-relief

Pak yet to decide on India's aid for flood-relief

Rediff.com14 Aug 2010

External Affairs Minister S M Krishna had conveyed the offer of aid to his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mahmood Qureshi during a telephone conversation on Friday.

Autonomy for Kashmir not a solution: Pak

Autonomy for Kashmir not a solution: Pak

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

Days after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh expressed willingness to consider autonomy for Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan on Thursday said such measures would not help resolve the vexed issue and harped on the 'right to self-determination' for the Kashmiris."It is important to first acknowledge and summon the courage (to say) that the Jammu and Kashmir issue is there and it can't be addressed unless it is properly diagnosed and a proper prescription is given," said a spokesperson.