News for 'Pak army'

'Hillary Clinton was advised to take action against Pak army leaders'

'Hillary Clinton was advised to take action against Pak army leaders'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Hillary Clinton was advised to quietly take action against Pakistani military leaders who gave support to Al Qaeda and its affiliates, an email sent to her when she was secretary of state shows.

Understand actions in self-defence: MEA on Iranian strike on Pak

Understand actions in self-defence: MEA on Iranian strike on Pak

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

At the same time, external affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said it is a matter between Iran and Pakistan.

Indo-Pak DGMOs talk after punitive fire assault by Indian Army

Indo-Pak DGMOs talk after punitive fire assault by Indian Army

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Indian DGMO Lt Gen Ranbir Singh raised the issue of infiltration attempts by terrorists from Pakistan into Jammu and Kashmir and "unethical act of mutilation of the body of Indian soldiers close to the Line of Control by terrorists infiltrating from Pakistan".

India's fighting COVID-19, Pak exporting terror: Army

India's fighting COVID-19, Pak exporting terror: Army

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

The Indian Army chief, who is on a visit to Jammu and Kashmir, to review LoC operations, said, "It is very unfortunate that at a time when the whole world and India is fighting the pandemic, our neighbour continues to foment trouble for us."

Pak embassy officials were trying to get info on Army movement: Police

Pak embassy officials were trying to get info on Army movement: Police

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

The two officials, Abid Hussain and Muhammad Tahir, were caught by the Special Cell of the Delhi Police from central Delhi's Karol Bagh while they were obtaining sensitive documents relating to India's security installations from an Indian national in exchange of money, official sources had said on Sunday.

'Imran's no typical Pakistani leader'

'Imran's no typical Pakistani leader'

Rediff.com12 May 2023

'He's charismatic, a populist, very popular, and indeed a cult of personality.' 'That ensures a powerful reaction from his support base -- even if it's not sustained, it will be quite intense, and that's worrisome for stability.'

Army chief visits forward areas along Pak border

Army chief visits forward areas along Pak border

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

He visited areas falling under the operational command of the Rising Star Corps, including Kathua, Samba, Jammu and Pathankot, to review the security situation.

NIA charges 3 Pak handlers among 5 Lashkar men with Rajouri terror attack

NIA charges 3 Pak handlers among 5 Lashkar men with Rajouri terror attack

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

The final report against a juvenile who was also apprehended in the case will be submitted to the Juvenile Justice Board in Rajouri, a spokesperson of the federal agency said.

Protests in Gilgit-Balistan over secret land deals with China

Protests in Gilgit-Balistan over secret land deals with China

Rediff.com12 May 2022

The move, which is likely to allow the Chinese to mine the mineral-rich area of Gilgit Baltistan rampantly, has triggered another wave of protests and violence by the local communities.

Project Zorawar: Army set to deploy light tanks along China border

Project Zorawar: Army set to deploy light tanks along China border

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

The Army is set to procure a fleet of light tanks for deployment in high-altitude areas in eastern Ladakh under 'Project Zorawar' to bolster its overall firepower and operational prowess to deal with any eventualities.

Army unearths illegal call exchanges used by Pak spies

Army unearths illegal call exchanges used by Pak spies

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

The officials said Pakistani intelligence operatives have adopted the modus operandi of investing in illegal call exchanges that switch Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) calls to normal Indian mobile calls.

SAARC is in trouble basically because ...: Jaishankar in veiled attack on Pak

SAARC is in trouble basically because ...: Jaishankar in veiled attack on Pak

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

The external affairs minister said the SAARC is in trouble as one of its members has been supporting terrorism.

Gujarat: Pak man who got Indian citizenship in 2005 held for spying

Gujarat: Pak man who got Indian citizenship in 2005 held for spying

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

ATS has found that Labhshankar Maheshwari, a native of Pakistan who was granted Indian citizenship in 2005, had agreed to be part of the conspiracy to expedite the visa process for him, his wife and two other family members wanting to visit the neighbouring country to meet relatives.

Army kills top LeT Pak terrorist in J-K's Poonch

Army kills top LeT Pak terrorist in J-K's Poonch

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

A search is underway to track down another terrorist, who was his accomplice, in the area, they said.

Imran's party claims victory in Pak poll, asks Sharif' to concede

Imran's party claims victory in Pak poll, asks Sharif' to concede

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

The PML-N, however, rejected the demand and claimed that it was winning Thursday's elections.

'Any misadventure...': Army chief warns Pak forces

'Any misadventure...': Army chief warns Pak forces

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

His statement comes amidst reports of Chinese soldiers crossing the Line of Actual Control last week after some Tibetans hoisted Tibetan flags on the occasion of Dalai Lama's birthday on July 6.

Army jawan killed in Pak ceasefire violation

Army jawan killed in Pak ceasefire violation

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

Pakistan fired at forward posts along the LoC around 2.30 am in Krishnaghati sector in Poonch, in which the Army personnel was killed, the official said.

Army says Pak pushing infiltrators, captures two

Army says Pak pushing infiltrators, captures two

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

In the video clip, the captured Pakistani nationals identified themselves as Mohammad Khalil and Mohammad Nazim, hailing from Rawalpindi area of Pakistan.

Forced to retain N-power due to India: Pak army

Forced to retain N-power due to India: Pak army

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

The retention of an essential nuclear capability is a "compulsion" for Pakistan because of the growing imbalance created by India's massive military build-up and "assertive posturing", a top Pakistani military commander has said.

Nawaz Sharif nominates brother Shehbaz as Pak PM candidate

Nawaz Sharif nominates brother Shehbaz as Pak PM candidate

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

In a surprise development, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz on Tuesday nominated its president Shehbaz Sharif as the prime ministerial candidate of Pakistan instead of the party supremo and three-time former premier Nawaz Sharif.

Pak SC grills Imran in 2014 Army School massacre case

Pak SC grills Imran in 2014 Army School massacre case

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

The apex court gave a month-long deadline to the government to determine the responsibility for security failure in the horrific attack in which 147 people, 132 of them children, were killed when Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants stormed the Army Public School (APS) in Peshawar.

Pak terrorist killed as Army foils infiltration bid

Pak terrorist killed as Army foils infiltration bid

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

Troops intercepted the group when it entered 400 metres into this side from across the LoC in Keri sector of Rajouri around 0555 hours, triggering a gunfight, the officer said.

For the Pentagon, the Pak Army can do no wrong

For the Pentagon, the Pak Army can do no wrong

Rediff.com11 Dec 2009

Let's face it. When it comes to the Pentagon, the Pakistani military can do no wrong. Even if it's going after only the Pakistani Taliban and not the Afghan Taliban, which it apparently continues to promote for strategic depth against India and as a hedge in case the US decides to cut and run.

Pak warns of 'serious consequences' after Iran attacks terror bases

Pak warns of 'serious consequences' after Iran attacks terror bases

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Islamabad also summoned the Iranian charge d'affaires here and issued a strongly worded condemnation of Iran's "violation of its airspace", the Foreign Office said.

US evades question on giving nod to Pak strike on Iran

US evades question on giving nod to Pak strike on Iran

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

The United States on Thursday (local time) evaded a question on whether Pakistan held prior consultations with Washington, DC before conducting retaliatory air strikes on Iran.

Independents backed by Imran's party take lead in Pak poll

Independents backed by Imran's party take lead in Pak poll

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Jailed ex-Pakistan premier Imran Khan's party-backed independent candidates on Friday sprang a surprise by winning 86 seats out of the 201 results declared following unusual delays and allegations of rigging, as the country appeared heading towards a hung assembly.

Army foils Pak's attempt to push arms into Kashmir

Army foils Pak's attempt to push arms into Kashmir

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

The Army has foiled an attempt to push in arms and ammunition by Pakistan from across the Line of Control (LoC) in Keran sector of Jammu and Kashmir and recovered a cache, including four AK 74 rifles.

IAF to buy 156 more 'Prachand' choppers for Pak, China borders

IAF to buy 156 more 'Prachand' choppers for Pak, China borders

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Of the 156 choppers, 66 would be inducted by the Indian Air Force while the rest 90 would be acquired by the Indian Army.

How India reacted to army's Uri response

How India reacted to army's Uri response

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

What political leaders and twitterati had to say about India's response to the Uri attack.

80 Indian fishermen released from Pak jail; say 184 more in prisons

80 Indian fishermen released from Pak jail; say 184 more in prisons

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

The officials of the Indian Army received the fishermen at the Attari-Wagah Border in Punjab's Amritsar.

If Pak stops terrorism, we will also be like Neeraj Chopra: Army chief

If Pak stops terrorism, we will also be like Neeraj Chopra: Army chief

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

Asked if there was any "sportsmanship" on display at the Indo-Pak border, Rawat said, "They should make the first move, they should stop terrorism. If they stop terrorism, we will also be like Neeraj Chopra."

Is Sharif next Pak PM? Bilawal Bhutto quits race, to support govt

Is Sharif next Pak PM? Bilawal Bhutto quits race, to support govt

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Bilawal has said the reality is that his party does not have a mandate to form a federal government.

Shehbaz Sharif rakes up Kashmir after becoming Pak PM for a 2nd time

Shehbaz Sharif rakes up Kashmir after becoming Pak PM for a 2nd time

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

Shehbaz, 72, who was the consensus candidate of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), received 201 votes, 32 more than what was required to become leader of the House in the 336-member Parliament.

'Pak army's stand won't change US probe into air strike'

'Pak army's stand won't change US probe into air strike'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

Dismissing the remarks by the Pakistani military on the November 26 deadly NATO cross border strike, the United States on Monday said it stands by its own investigation that it was not an unprovoked firing by the US-led forces.

Pak using Aarogya Setu app to target Indian military: Army

Pak using Aarogya Setu app to target Indian military: Army

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

The army in its warning has asked personnel about the need to be sensitised about the Pakistani spy agencies' designs while downloading the application.

Convoy carrying 23 Chinese engineers attacked in Pak's Balochistan

Convoy carrying 23 Chinese engineers attacked in Pak's Balochistan

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

The attack occurred near the Gwadar police station in Balochistan when the convoy carrying 23 Chinese engineers was passing the police station and an IED blast took place.

No let-up in troops at Pak border after ceasefire: Army

No let-up in troops at Pak border after ceasefire: Army

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

There will be no let-up in troop deployment or Army operations along the Pakistan borders to fight terrorism and infiltration, military officials said on Thursday after a ceasefire agreement was announced between the two armies which they called a step towards regional peace.

3 Pak soldiers killed in Indian firing, says Army

3 Pak soldiers killed in Indian firing, says Army

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Ceasefire violations are still taking place in Uri and Rajouri sectors, Army sources said.

Army foils Pak BAT's infiltration bid along LoC

Army foils Pak BAT's infiltration bid along LoC

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

In the about two-minute video, at least four bodies could be seen, which the Army sources said, were of Pakistani intruders.

Army JCO killed, civilian injured in Pak shelling along LoC

Army JCO killed, civilian injured in Pak shelling along LoC

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

The JCO was injured in the firing at around 1.30 pm and was taken to a military hospital, where he succumbed to the injuries, they said. The civilian, Mohmmad Rashid has been shifted to GMC hospital in Jammu for specialised treatment, the officials said.