News for 'Shaukat'

'Musharraf's J&K proposals have brought hope'

'Musharraf's J&K proposals have brought hope'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2007

"Settlement of the Kashmir issue in line with the aspirations of the people of Kashmir will change the destiny of over a billion people of South Asia."

'They wanted to make my son a suicide bomber'

'They wanted to make my son a suicide bomber'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2008

Suicide bombings in 2008 have already killed over 70 people in Pakistan. Many of the bombers, who blew themselves up, were children.

'India yet to give any tangible info on blasts'

'India yet to give any tangible info on blasts'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2007

Claiming that India is yet to share with Pakistan any "tangible" information from the probe into the Samjhauta Express blasts, Islamabad on Saturday vowed to bring to book the perpetrators of terror attack.

Pak: Opposition rallies for Balochs

Pak: Opposition rallies for Balochs

Rediff.com29 Aug 2006

Blast at Pak N-facility kills 1

Blast at Pak N-facility kills 1

Rediff.com8 Feb 2006

The blast at the Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) facility at Kahuta, near Islamabad, occurred when the technician was handling conventional explosives and there had been no damage to the nuclear facilities, said Army spokesman Shaukat Sultan.

Shahid Mallik new Pak commissioner: Report

Shahid Mallik new Pak commissioner: Report

Rediff.com17 Aug 2006

The Pakistani government has not confirmed his appointment.

Musharraf will be re-elected: Pak PM

Musharraf will be re-elected: Pak PM

Rediff.com10 Aug 2007

Aziz told the media in Islamabad that he has advised Musharraf not to proclaim emergency in the country.

Suicide attack at Pak airport; 1 killed

Suicide attack at Pak airport; 1 killed

Rediff.com7 Feb 2007

The bomber tried to hurl a grenade, which exploded at his feet, killing him on the spot.

Musharraf may skip Delhi SAARC summit,Aziz invited

Musharraf may skip Delhi SAARC summit,Aziz invited

Rediff.com13 Jan 2007

Mukherjee, who is accompanied by Foreign Secretary Shiv Shankar Menon, was received by Pakistani Foreign Secretary Riaz Mohammad Khan.

'Peace process with India bore partial results'

'Peace process with India bore partial results'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2006

Noting that partial results have been achieved in the peace process to normalise relations with India, Pakistan has said the time has come to move towards dispute resolution to settle Kashmir and other contentious issues.

Pakistan disappointed with Siachen stand-off

Pakistan disappointed with Siachen stand-off

Rediff.com19 Jun 2006

Pakistan has said it remains committed to resolving the Siachen issue.

Pakistan to steadfastly uphold Kashmir cause: Aziz

Pakistan to steadfastly uphold Kashmir cause: Aziz

Rediff.com18 Dec 2006

Any decision against the wishes of the Kashmiris will not be accepted," he told reporters in his native town of Kasur on Sunday.

Army jawan, wife killed as Pak violates ceasefire along LoC in Poonch

Army jawan, wife killed as Pak violates ceasefire along LoC in Poonch

Rediff.com8 Jul 2017

The couple's three daughters were injured in the firing.

Pakistan keen to transfer Iranian gas to India

Pakistan keen to transfer Iranian gas to India

Rediff.com12 Nov 2007

Pakistan has said it is eager to transfer Iranain gas to India and China after it finalised the text of a multi-billion IPI gas pipeline project with Tehran. Mokhtar Ahmad, advisor to Pakistani Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz, made the remarks after the three-day Iran-Pakistan talks on the $7.4 billion pipeline project, which resulted in finalisation of the text over the weekend in the absence of India, which is the third partner.

When Pakistan PM's charm failed on Rice

When Pakistan PM's charm failed on Rice

Rediff.com21 May 2007

When Rice sat down with Aziz during her visit to Pakistan in March, 2005, the Pakistan Premier, who fancied himself as a ladies man, puffed himself up and held forth in what he obviously was his seductive baritone.

US needs an exit strategy in Afghanistan: Pakistan

US needs an exit strategy in Afghanistan: Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Nov 2006

"History is full of examples where we didn't focus too much on exit strategy. A good exit strategy is one which leaves that country, that area, peaceful, economically and politically empowered," Shaukat Aziz said.

'Pak equipping forces to achieve deterrence'

'Pak equipping forces to achieve deterrence'

Rediff.com2 May 2006

On the Iranian nuclear crisis, Aziz said Pakistan does not want a new theatre of war in its borders. "It is a very complex issue. Pakistan certainly does not want a new theatre of arms conflict in this region which is already marred by conflicts."

Bhutto must face graft charges on return: Pak PM

Bhutto must face graft charges on return: Pak PM

Rediff.com15 Oct 2007

'Bhutto has several corruption cases against her. We have given immunity to her and the Supreme Court is looking at whether this law meets the requirements of the Constitution. The people have had a strong reaction to removal of corruption cases against her," Minister Shaukat Aziz said.

IPI pipeline: India asks Pak to waive transit fee

IPI pipeline: India asks Pak to waive transit fee

Rediff.com4 Apr 2007

India has asked Pakistan to waive the $200 million transit fee a year for allowing passage of a pipeline carrying natural gas from Iran.

Dr Singh discusses J&K with Pak PM

Dr Singh discusses J&K with Pak PM

Rediff.com4 Apr 2007

The two leaders, while reviewing the progress of the ongoing peace process, are also believed to have discussed Siachen and Sir Creek.

'Pak will take action if India gives proof'

'Pak will take action if India gives proof'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2006

Minister of State for Information Tariq Azim said Pakistan would take action if India provides evidence connected to Mumbai blasts. It will depend very much on what proof India provided, he told BBC.

Pak ready to show flexibility on J&K: Aziz

Pak ready to show flexibility on J&K: Aziz

Rediff.com16 Mar 2007

The Pakistan prime minister said the peace process will have roadblocks as there are different views about resolving it.

Pakistan condemns Malegaon blasts

Pakistan condemns Malegaon blasts

Rediff.com10 Sep 2006

The Council of Indian Muslims in UK has also condemned the blasts.

We won't arrest Osama: Pak

We won't arrest Osama: Pak

Rediff.com6 Sep 2006

Pak asks for info on Samjhauta blasts probe

Pak asks for info on Samjhauta blasts probe

Rediff.com4 Mar 2007

"As the investigation into the incident progresses, we should also be informed about this," he said at a fuction held at the Governor House in Karachi to distribute compensation cheques to the next of the kin of the victims of the train tragedy.

Aziz bid to unite Hurriyat factions fails

Aziz bid to unite Hurriyat factions fails

Rediff.com24 Nov 2004

After the meeting with the Pak PM, separatist leaders admitted that differences persisted.

Pak PM rejects Kalam's confederation plan

Pak PM rejects Kalam's confederation plan

Rediff.com4 Feb 2006

Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has dismissed the possibility of confederation between India and Paksitan, as remarked by President A P J Abdul Kalam, describing "it may be their (Indian rulers') way of thinking".

PaK PM hedges on plebiscite

PaK PM hedges on plebiscite

Rediff.com24 Jan 2006

Pak demands N-parity from US

Pak demands N-parity from US

Rediff.com20 Jan 2006

Hostage killed in Pak rescue operation

Hostage killed in Pak rescue operation

Rediff.com14 Oct 2004

One of the two Chinese hostages and their kidnappers were killed on Thursday after Pakistani security forces stormed the hideout of the abductors in a tribal area near Afghan border.

Bhutto, Sharif sound warning to Musharraf

Bhutto, Sharif sound warning to Musharraf

Rediff.com3 Jul 2006

Conduct fair polls or quit by July 31, the two exiled prime ministers have told Musharraf.

Australian PM lauds India, Pakistan

Australian PM lauds India, Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Nov 2005

Pakistan raises Kashmir issue at SAARC

Pakistan raises Kashmir issue at SAARC

Rediff.com13 Nov 2005

Aziz lamented the fact that south Asia lagged behind its neighbourhood.

4 Pak soldiers die in suicide attack

4 Pak soldiers die in suicide attack

Rediff.com2 Jun 2006

The attackers 'rammed their white car into a military convoy when it was heading to Mir Ali, a major town in North Waziristan (tribal area) at 10:30 am,' an army spokesman said.