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Tried to ease tension, Pak responded with Pathankot, Uri: Jaitley

Tried to ease tension, Pak responded with Pathankot, Uri: Jaitley

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Jaitley said the Indian Army and the Border Security Force are "dominating" the Line of Control irrespective of where the troubles are being created by foreign insurgents or domestic terrorists.

Terror camps have made our lives hell, say PoK residents

Terror camps have made our lives hell, say PoK residents

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

PoK residents exposed Pakistan, confirmed that terror camps are thriving in the region.

No reason to believe Pak leadership knew presence of Laden: US

No reason to believe Pak leadership knew presence of Laden: US

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

There is no reason to believe that anyone in the highest ranks of the Pakistan government knew about the location of Osama bin Laden, the White House has said.

US in talks with Pak on limiting its nuclear weapons: report

US in talks with Pak on limiting its nuclear weapons: report

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

The Obama administration is in talks with Pakistan on a range of issues including limiting and controlling Islamabad's weapons programme, according to a media report.

Zardari had stroke, facial paralysis

Zardari had stroke, facial paralysis

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

However, the President was stable and out of danger as the stroke and internal bleeding were not "life threatening", The News daily quoted its sources as saying.

India is ready for Nuclear Suppliers Group membership: US

India is ready for Nuclear Suppliers Group membership: US

Rediff.com14 May 2016

India, Pakistan, Israel and South Sudan were the four UN member states which have not signed the NPT, the international pact aimed at preventing the spread of nuclear weapons.

India, China militaries to set up hotline after Modi-Xi meet: Report

India, China militaries to set up hotline after Modi-Xi meet: Report

Rediff.com2 May 2018

'Leaders of the two nations have reportedly agreed to set up a hotline between their respective military headquarters,' state-run Global Times daily reported on Wednesday.

India may boycott 2nd BRF; China says New Delhi misunderstood BRI

India may boycott 2nd BRF; China says New Delhi misunderstood BRI

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang told a media briefing in Beijing that the BRI is an economic cooperation project and it does not involve territorial disputes.

India's NSG membership is not about arms: US to Pak

India's NSG membership is not about arms: US to Pak

Rediff.com28 May 2016

In an apparent dissatisfaction over Pakistan's opposition to India becoming a member of the Nuclear Suppliers Group, the United States has said it is not about an arms race, but about civilian use of nuclear energy.

PCB offers insurance, security for teams in Pak League

PCB offers insurance, security for teams in Pak League

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Zaka Ashraf has said the board will offer visiting players participating in the Pakistan Super League insurance worth two million dollars each in a bid to overcome security fears and revive international cricket in the country.

Pak parliament may be dissolved in Jan; elections by April

Pak parliament may be dissolved in Jan; elections by April

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

Pakistan's parliament is likely to be dissolved in January next year and a caretaker government installed to oversee elections to be held by April. Speculation has increased in political circles about the government preparing a preliminary roadmap for the next general election, which is scheduled for early next year.

'Zardari got millions for French submarine deal'

'Zardari got millions for French submarine deal'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari allegedly received millions of dollars in kickbacks for the purchase of three French submarines for the Pakistani navy in 1994, a French daily has reported. Citing documents acquired by it, the daily Liberation in Tuesday's edition claimed Zardari received $4.3 million in kickbacks from the sale of three Agosta-90 submarines for 825 million euros (currently $1.23 billion).

'Ashwin was trying too many things against England'

'Ashwin was trying too many things against England'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2012

Former Pakistan captain and noted commentator Ramiz Raja has said India's Ravichandran Ashwin was "trying too many things" against England and needs to concentrate more on bowling rather than batting.

'US aid freeze to continue as Pak yet take decisive actions against terrorists'

'US aid freeze to continue as Pak yet take decisive actions against terrorists'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

The US said that it sees positive indicators in Pakistan, but...

Intensify anti-militancy ops: Doval tells officials

Intensify anti-militancy ops: Doval tells officials

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Doval called upon the paramilitary forces and police and civil administrations to 'win hearts and minds of the people'.

Even Pakistani court of law finds Hafiz Saeed's Kashmir demand unjustified

Even Pakistani court of law finds Hafiz Saeed's Kashmir demand unjustified

Rediff.com25 Sep 2016

The Lahore high court has dismissed a writ petition by Jamaat-ud-Dawah chief and 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed seeking to direct the Pakistan government to raise the Kashmir issue at the UN Security Council and other international fora.

Sharif sacks trusted aide over news report on rift with army

Sharif sacks trusted aide over news report on rift with army

Rediff.com29 Apr 2017

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

No apology to Pak for Osama operation, says US

No apology to Pak for Osama operation, says US

Rediff.com10 May 2011

Rejecting Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's criticism of the unilateral action that killed Osama bin Laden, the United States on Monday asserted that it would not apologise to the Pakistan government for the incident.

The reason China opposes India's NSG bid

The reason China opposes India's NSG bid

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Stating that India's entry into Nuclear Suppliers Group will "shake strategic balance in South Asia and even cast a cloud over peace and stability in the entire Asia-Pacific region", an article in the state-run 'Global Times' however said China could support India's inclusion in the 48 member nuclear club if it "played by rules".

No cut in $700 million civilian aid to Pak: US

No cut in $700 million civilian aid to Pak: US

Rediff.com14 Dec 2011

Struggling hard to restore its ties with Pakistan in the aftermath of NATO air strike last month, the Obama administration on Tuesday said that it has not cut any civilian aid to Pakistan, noting that this is an on-going move in the Congress right now.

Amarinder says his govt will move SC against new farm laws

Amarinder says his govt will move SC against new farm laws

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Talking to reporters Khatkar Kalan, he also suggested that Pakistan's spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence will use farmers' unrest over the new farm laws and will try to foment trouble in the border state of Punjab.

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.

ICC asks PCB to rename World XI team for T20 event

ICC asks PCB to rename World XI team for T20 event

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

The name of the World XI has been changed to International XI by the organisers for the two Twenty20 matches to be played in Pakistan following objection from the International Cricket Council (ICC).

US-Pak have made considerable progress on NATO routes

US-Pak have made considerable progress on NATO routes

Rediff.com15 May 2012

The United States on Monday said it had made "considerable progress" with Pakistan in negotiations on the re-opening of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation supply routes to Afghanistan, on the eve of crucial meetings in Pakistan to discuss the issue.

How Pak media reacted to India's surgical strikes

How Pak media reacted to India's surgical strikes

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

The Pakistani media on Thursday mostly towed the official line.

'Pak's double game on terror coming back to bite it hard'

'Pak's double game on terror coming back to bite it hard'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

Pakistan's double standards in the fight against terrorism are biting it back, and it is high time for the country to redouble its efforts to combat the menace and finish it off once and for all, a newspaper editorial has said.

Ramiz Raja rubbishes claims of match-fixing

Ramiz Raja rubbishes claims of match-fixing

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

Former Pakistan captain, Ramiz Raja has rubbished the sensational match-fixing claims made by British journalist, Ed Hawkins in his recent book.

'If fighting stops in Afghanistan, Kashmir could become ground zero for terror groups'

'If fighting stops in Afghanistan, Kashmir could become ground zero for terror groups'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

'A resurgent Jaish could be a reflection of the Pakistani security establishment's view that with the region moving ever closer to a post-US Afghanistan, it is time to redirect attention to Kashmir.'

'CIA influence on Pak-US ties forced Munter to quit'

'CIA influence on Pak-US ties forced Munter to quit'

Rediff.com9 May 2012

The growing influence of the Central Intelligence Agency and Pentagon in shaping relations with Pakistan was a key reason behind United States Ambassador Cameron Munter's decision to quit his post, the media in Islamabad claimed on Wednesday.

Indo-Pak athletes make peace at Asian Games

Indo-Pak athletes make peace at Asian Games

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

India-Pakistan peace seem like a pipe dream but it does turn into a reality at sporting events like the ongoing Asian Games

Al Qaeda names Farman Shinwari as its new chief in Pak

Al Qaeda names Farman Shinwari as its new chief in Pak

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

The Al Qaeda has named computer literate Farman Ali Shinwari, a resident of the restive Khyber tribal region and whose brothers have been associated with terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, as its new chief in Pakistan.

Why Pak shouldn't succumb to US arrogance

Why Pak shouldn't succumb to US arrogance

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

The imperial arrogance of a superpower is increasing daily for a weak democracy in Pakistan, but it is still counterproductive, feels noted Pakistani journalist Hamid Mir.

All of Kashmir belongs to India: Sushma's strong message to Pak PM

All of Kashmir belongs to India: Sushma's strong message to Pak PM

Rediff.com23 Jul 2016

In a strong attack on Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif for his statements on Kashmir, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Saturday told him that his dream of the state becoming a part of his country "will not be realised even at the end of eternity".

Australians 'clueless' on how to play Ajmal: Wasim Akram

Australians 'clueless' on how to play Ajmal: Wasim Akram

Rediff.com3 Sep 2012

Pakistan's former captain Wasim Akram feels that the Australian team has no clue how to play spinner Saeed Ajmal.

Cricket's alive again, but it's action minus atmosphere

Cricket's alive again, but it's action minus atmosphere

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

'Ghost-like stands repel rather than attract audiences,' observes Ashis Ray.

India's tweaking of FDI norms aimed at only China

India's tweaking of FDI norms aimed at only China

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

'India-China economic ties are likely to take a hit in the wake of the new situation, but that also provides India with a new opportunity to strengthen its manufacturing base,' points out Dr Rajaram Panda.

US has an important relationship with Pak: White House

US has an important relationship with Pak: White House

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

The United States has an important relationship with Pakistan which it endeavours to work on every day, the White House has said, a day after Islamabad summoned its top diplomat to protest against the drone strike that apparently killed the second top ranking Al Qaeda leader.

Dr Afridi working against Al Qaeda not Pak: White House

Dr Afridi working against Al Qaeda not Pak: White House

Rediff.com30 May 2012

The White House has said that Shakil Afridi, the Pakistani doctor who helped the Central Invetigation Agency trace Osama bin Laden, was not working against Pakistan but the Al Qaeda and should not have been held.

India behind terror spree: Pak minister

India behind terror spree: Pak minister

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has denied Islamabad's role in last year's Mumbai terror attacks, but claimed that his government has concrete evidence to prove India's involvement in the ongoing terror activities in Pakistan."Now, it has been admitted globally that Pakistan was not involved in the Mumbai terror attacks. We have concrete evidence regarding Indian involvement in terror activities in Pakistan," the Daily Times quoted Qureshi as saying.

Zardari can't presume immunity, says Pak SC

Zardari can't presume immunity, says Pak SC

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

The Pakistan Supreme Court has told the government that President Asif Ali Zardari cannot avoid proceedings in the memogate case by presuming that he enjoys immunity under the Constitution.