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Pakistan protest 'Indian aggression' on the LoC

Pakistan protest 'Indian aggression' on the LoC

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

Pakistan on Wednesday summoned Indian Deputy High Commissioner Gopal Baglay and registered a protest over what it described as "Indian aggression" on the LoC.

No hand in Kashmir attacks, says defiant Pakistan

No hand in Kashmir attacks, says defiant Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Pakistan on Monday reacted sharply to India's assertion that terrorists from across the border were responsible for the recent deadly attacks in Kashmir and that Islamabad's support to Mumbai terror attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed was nothing short of "mainstreaming of terrorism".

US move to cut trade privileges is shocking: Bangladesh

US move to cut trade privileges is shocking: Bangladesh

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

Bangladesh on Friday termed as "harsh" and "shocking" a decision by the US to scrap its trade privileges for poor working conditions in factories, saying it has taken concrete measures to improve workers' safety and rights.

Pak summons Indian deputy envoy over LoC incidents

Pak summons Indian deputy envoy over LoC incidents

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

Pakistan on Monday summoned the Indian deputy high commissioner to protest "ceasefire violations" by the Border Security Force along the Line of Control, claiming that it resulted in the death of a civilian at Rawalakot in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir.

Pakistan announces release of 40 Indian prisoners from Karachi jail

Pakistan announces release of 40 Indian prisoners from Karachi jail

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Pakistan on Friday released 40 Indian prisoners, including fishermen, from a jail in karachi, officials said.

India, Pak anti-terror panel meets

India, Pak anti-terror panel meets

Rediff.com6 Mar 2007

The JMT consisted of officials from Foreign Offices, Home and intelligence services of both the countries.

Pakistan needles India again, says Kashmir is NOT an internal matter

Pakistan needles India again, says Kashmir is NOT an internal matter

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Pakistan has said that the Kashmir dispute has international ramifications and rejected India's assertion that the ongoing strife there is an internal matter where Islamabad has no role to play and should have no role to play.

Modi to be sworn in as PM on May 30

Modi to be sworn in as PM on May 30

Rediff.com26 May 2019

The ceremony will be held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Pakistan rejects India's move to scrap Article 370

Pakistan rejects India's move to scrap Article 370

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Pakistan strongly condemns and rejects the announcements made by the Indian Government regarding Jammu and Kashmir, the statement said. "As the party to this international dispute, Pakistan will exercise all possible options to counter the illegal steps," it said.

India lodges protest with Pakistan over Akhnoor shelling

India lodges protest with Pakistan over Akhnoor shelling

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

India has lodged protest with Pakistan over the ceasefire violation in Akhnoor sector in Jammu on Wednesday in which one woman was killed.

Pak demands investigation into Sanaullah's death

Pak demands investigation into Sanaullah's death

Rediff.com10 May 2013

Pakistan on Wednesday demanded a probe into the assault on Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah Ranjay, who died in an Indian hospital almost a week after he was attacked in a jail in Jammu, and called for measures to protect all its nationals in Indian prisons.

Pak cautions its citizens over travelling to India

Pak cautions its citizens over travelling to India

Rediff.com7 May 2013

Pakistan on Tuesday advised its citizens travelling to India to exercise "due caution" following reports that their security "may be in jeopardy".

Indian judicial panel seeks Pak nod to visit Sarabjit

Indian judicial panel seeks Pak nod to visit Sarabjit

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

Indian members of a bilateral judicial committee on prisoners have asked Pakistan to arrange a visit to the Lahore hospital where Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh is being treated after a brutal assault.

India seeks regular consular access to Sarabjit Singh

India seeks regular consular access to Sarabjit Singh

Rediff.com28 Apr 2013

India on Sunday sought "regular consular access" to death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh, who is in a coma in a Lahore hospital following a brutal assault, after Pakistani authorities imposed restrictions on meeting him.

Pakistan demands probe into killing of soldier at LoC

Pakistan demands probe into killing of soldier at LoC

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

Pakistan on Friday condemned the killing of one of its soldiers by Indian troops along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir, saying the incident had the "potential to further vitiate the atmosphere" between the two countries.

North Korea launches missile but attempt ends in failure

North Korea launches missile but attempt ends in failure

Rediff.com16 Apr 2017

CNN quoted a South Korean defence official as saying that the missile launch was carried out from North Korea's Sinpo region in South Hamgyong Province.

India rejects Pakistan's claim of Russia offering to mediate on Kashmir

India rejects Pakistan's claim of Russia offering to mediate on Kashmir

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

India on Thursday said Russia had not made any mediation offer to it to resolve Indo-Pak issues, and asserted that Moscow was "well aware" of New Delhi's position of bilateral resolution of all such matters in a terror-free environment.

Indian officials not present for Chamel Singh's autopsy

Indian officials not present for Chamel Singh's autopsy

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

The case of an Indian prisoner who died in mysterious circumstances in Lahore took another curious turn on Thursday with Pakistan claiming that Indian officials were present during his autopsy and the Indian high commission in Islamabad rejecting it.

Pakistan releases 45 Indian fishermen

Pakistan releases 45 Indian fishermen

Rediff.com25 May 2013

Pakistan on Friday released 45 Indian prisoners as a gesture of goodwill though confusion surrounded the move as Indian authorities in New Delhi were not informed about it.

Taliban, Afghan government sit down for historic peace talks in Pakistan

Taliban, Afghan government sit down for historic peace talks in Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

The participants exchanged views on ways and means to bring peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan.

Civil N-energy co-operation tops India-UK talks

Civil N-energy co-operation tops India-UK talks

Rediff.com3 Apr 2006

The two countries held annual foreign office consultations.

New Chinese premier to visit Pakistan on May 22-23

New Chinese premier to visit Pakistan on May 22-23

Rediff.com13 May 2013

China's new Premier Li Keqiang will arrive in Islamabad next week to meet Pakistan's new leadership to give "further impetus" to the strategic ties between the two 'all-weather' allies.

India summons Pak high commissioner over attack in J-K

India summons Pak high commissioner over attack in J-K

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

An outraged India on Wednesday summoned the Pakistan high commissioner in New Delhi to protest the "highly provocative" attack in its territory in Jammu and Kashmir by Pakistani troops, describing as "extremely distressing" and "inhuman" the mutilation of bodies of its two soldiers.

Pak demands investigation into Sanaullah's death

Pak demands investigation into Sanaullah's death

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Pakistan on Thursday demanded an investigation into the assault on Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah Ranjay, who died of multi-organ failure in an Indian hospital almost a week after he was injured in a jail in Jammu.

Pakistan frees 26 Afghan Taliban prisoners

Pakistan frees 26 Afghan Taliban prisoners

Rediff.com1 Jan 2013

Pakistan on Tuesday said it had freed 26 Afghan Taliban prisoners, including former ministers Mullah Nooruddin Turabi and Maulvi Allah Dad, since last month as part of its efforts to give impetus to the reconciliation process in Afghanistan.

Pakistan promises to hand over Sarabjit's body to India

Pakistan promises to hand over Sarabjit's body to India

Rediff.com2 May 2013

The Pakistan government will continue to facilitate the "early completion of all formalities and hand over the mortal remains of the prisoner to the Indian High Commission at the earliest possible", said a statement from the Foreign Office.

Iran pipeline: Pakistan too may face US sanctions

Iran pipeline: Pakistan too may face US sanctions

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

The United States had warned that it could invoke sanctions against the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project in future, Sharif said without giving details.

Indian Foreign Secy in US for talks with new Obama admn

Indian Foreign Secy in US for talks with new Obama admn

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

Indian Foreign Secretary Ranjan Mathai is expected to meet United States Secretary of State John Kerry during his scheduled visit to Washington on February 20 - 22.

Pakistan rejects journalist Seymour Hersh's claim on Osama

Pakistan rejects journalist Seymour Hersh's claim on Osama

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Pakistan on Thursday rejected the claim by an American investigative journalist that it was aware about Osama bin Laden's presence in Abbottabad.

Fake press release causes tizzy in Pakistan

Fake press release causes tizzy in Pakistan

Rediff.com26 Oct 2006

Al Qaeda terrorist Moazam Musa Matwali Atta was killed by Pakistani forces in Waziristan, bordering Afghanistan was released on a stolen letterhead.

Angry Pakistan lashes out at Karzai for remarks

Angry Pakistan lashes out at Karzai for remarks

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Pakistan on Monday criticised President Hamid Karzai for calling on Islamabad to stop backing terrorists as a condition for negotiating a strategic partnership pact, saying the Afghan leader's remarks were "misplaced and without any basis".

Pak PM sad over LoC killings, wants to meet Dr Singh

Pak PM sad over LoC killings, wants to meet Dr Singh

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting with military and civilian officials to review tensions with India after the killing of five Indian soldiers along the LoC.

Pak, Afghan strategic partnership agreement talks begin

Pak, Afghan strategic partnership agreement talks begin

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

Pakistan and Afghanistan on Friday began negotiations on a Strategic Partnership Agreement even as Kabul called on Islamabad to take more steps, including the release of Taliban detainees, to push forward the troubled peace process in the war-torn country.

'Simla pact doesn't supersede UN resolutions on Kashmir'

'Simla pact doesn't supersede UN resolutions on Kashmir'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

Pakistan on Thursday said India's stand that the Simla Agreement of 1972 supersedes earlier United Nations resolutions on Kashmir is not legally tenable even as it sought "serious negotiations" on all outstanding disputes.

Want to resolve LoC tension through talks: Pak

Want to resolve LoC tension through talks: Pak

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

Amidst strain in bilateral ties arising out of ceasefire violations, Pakistan on Thursday said it wants to resolve all issues with India, including tensions along the Line of Control, through talks, as dialogue is the best way to address such matters.

B'desh 'surprised' over Suu Kyi's Rohingyas comments

B'desh 'surprised' over Suu Kyi's Rohingyas comments

Rediff.com18 Nov 2012

Bangladesh today termed as "surprising" Myanmar's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi's comments questioning the state of origin of her country's Muslim Rohingya community.

ICJ has not given order on consular access for Jadhav: Aziz

ICJ has not given order on consular access for Jadhav: Aziz

Rediff.com20 May 2017

Aziz said that when it comes to cases involving the death penalty, the international court has always given a stay order.

Meeting with Modi 'logical next step' in ties: UK minister

Meeting with Modi 'logical next step' in ties: UK minister

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

United Kingdom's Minister of State for the Foreign Office Hugo Swire on Wednesday met Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, and later said it was 'a logical next step' in his country's relations with Gujarat.

Lahore will miss a Kashmiri feast

Lahore will miss a Kashmiri feast

Rediff.com13 Feb 2006

Pakistan rules out release of doctor who tracked bin Laden

Pakistan rules out release of doctor who tracked bin Laden

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

Pakistan on Thursday ruled out the possibility of releasing Shakil Afridi, the doctor who helped the CIA track Osama bin Laden, saying the matter was sub judice and his fate would be decided by courts.