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India, Afghanistan reaffirm commitment to partnership

India, Afghanistan reaffirm commitment to partnership

Rediff.com15 Sep 2011

Foreign Secretary Ranjan Mathai concluded his first visit to Afghanistan for foreign office consultations after assuming office.

India denies remark on 26/11, Ishrat case attributed to top cop

India denies remark on 26/11, Ishrat case attributed to top cop

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Pakistan said India has denied that an official allegedly made remarks that the 2008 Mumbai attacks and a 2001 terrorist assault on the Indian parliament were "engineered".

After drubbing at ICJ, Pak to form new team of lawyers to defend its case

After drubbing at ICJ, Pak to form new team of lawyers to defend its case

Rediff.com19 May 2017

The announcement by Sartaj Aziz came amid criticism by experts and opposition leaders over the government's handling of the case at the International Court of Justice.

India summons Pak deputy HC over ceasefire violations

India summons Pak deputy HC over ceasefire violations

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

India on Wednesday summoned Pakistan deputy high commissioner in New Delhi and conveyed its "grave concern" as well as strong protest at the recent escalation in incidents of ceasefire violations by Pakistan on border which have resulted in several fatalities on Indian side.

Mission Lhasa for Chennai, as Indo-China row hots up

Mission Lhasa for Chennai, as Indo-China row hots up

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

India and China are sparring over the opening of consulates in Lhasa in exchange for Chennai, in what amounts to a second round of diplomatic confrontation between Asia's largest powers, in the wake of their recent disagreement over an oil block in the South China Sea that is controlled by India, owned by Vietnam and counter-claimed by China.

How SBI plans to retain its competitive edge

How SBI plans to retain its competitive edge

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

The bank is also working on a three-year business plan, nearly coinciding with the time its new chairman Rajnish Kumar would be in the corner office.

Pak seeks rescheduling of Sir Creek talks with India

Pak seeks rescheduling of Sir Creek talks with India

Rediff.com10 May 2012

Pakistan has asked India to reschedule talks on the Sir Creek border dispute which were to be held in New Delhi next week, diplomatic sources said on Thursday.

Pak summons Indian envoy, raises Samjhauta blast issue

Pak summons Indian envoy, raises Samjhauta blast issue

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

In a tit-for-tat action, Pakistan on Friday summoned Indian Deputy High Commissioner in Islamabad, hours after India called in the Pakistani envoy in New Delhi to lodge a strong protest over a court order to release LeT terrorist and Mumbai attack mastermind Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi.

Pak placed on FATF's 'grey list' for financially aiding terrorism

Pak placed on FATF's 'grey list' for financially aiding terrorism

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

The placement on to grey list could hurt Pakistan's economy as well as its international standing.

Even US does not have evidence against Saeed: Pak

Even US does not have evidence against Saeed: Pak

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

Underlining that it cannot take action against Lashkar-e-Tayyiba founder Hafeez Saeed in the absence of concrete proof, Pakistan on Thursday said that even the United States does not possess any evidence linking the Jamaat-ud-Dawah chief to terrorism.

Amid drone row, Pakistan remains committed to Ufa promises

Amid drone row, Pakistan remains committed to Ufa promises

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

"Pakistan is committed to the decisions agreed at Ufa between the prime ministers," foreign office spokesperson Qazi Khalilullah said.

Memogate: Pak has not received Ijaz's visa application

Memogate: Pak has not received Ijaz's visa application

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

Pakistan has not received a visa application from controversial businessman Mansoor Ijaz, the main accuser in the memo scandal, in Switzerland or any other country, foreign office spokesman Abdul Basit said on Thursday.

Pak violates ceasefire along LoC, fires mortar shells

Pak violates ceasefire along LoC, fires mortar shells

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

India and Pakistan on Saturday traded accusations of violating ceasefire along the border area.

UK: Target of major cyber attacks

UK: Target of major cyber attacks

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

Sensitive data on government computers had been targeted, along with defence, technology and engineering firms' designs.

Pak dismisses Musharraf's suggestion, says no ties with Israel

Pak dismisses Musharraf's suggestion, says no ties with Israel

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

The Pakistan government on Thursday dismissed former President Pervez Musharraf's suggestion that the country should be open to the idea of establishing relations with Israel, saying such a move could not be considered as it did not recognise the Jewish state.

Doc who helped hunt Osama 'dealt with as per law': Pak

Doc who helped hunt Osama 'dealt with as per law': Pak

Rediff.com3 Mar 2012

A Pakistani doctor, who was arrested for helping the Central Investigation Agency in its hunt for Osama bin Laden, is being dealt with according to the country's laws, foreign office spokesman Abdul Basit has said.

Pak envoys for dumping Musharraf's legacy in ties with US

Pak envoys for dumping Musharraf's legacy in ties with US

Rediff.com14 Dec 2011

Following a brainstorming session on foreign policy revamp in the wake of a deadly NATO strike on Pakistani troops, the envoys recommended that the government should make a fresh start in cooperating with the US in the war on terror by setting aside understandings and agreements forged during Musharraf's regime, including those on drone strikes and use of Pakistani facilities like Shamsi airbase

Indo-Pak talks begin in Islamabad

Indo-Pak talks begin in Islamabad

Rediff.com16 Feb 2004

Six years after Taliban attack, Malala returns to Pak

Six years after Taliban attack, Malala returns to Pak

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

Malala was dressed in Pakistani salwar kameez and dupatta. She was smiling and looked happy as he was greeted at the airport.

'Apology for Jallianwala is the right thing to do'

'Apology for Jallianwala is the right thing to do'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

'Prime Minister Modi is from Gujarat and so does not understand the importance of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre to Punjabis,' says the British MP fighting for an apology for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.

No final decision on Pak attending NATO summit

No final decision on Pak attending NATO summit

Rediff.com19 Apr 2012

Pakistan on Thursday said it was yet to decide on attending a NATO Summit next month that will focus on Afghanistan though it was developing a "work plan" on resetting ties with the United States on the basis of guidelines approved by its Parliament.

Salman Bashir new Pak envoy to India

Salman Bashir new Pak envoy to India

Rediff.com14 Apr 2012

Pakistan's former Foreign Secretary Salman Bashir, who has been part of the post-26/11 Indo-Pak dialogue process, is the country's new high commissioner to India.

'Modi's remarks in B'desh aimed at fanning hatred against Pak'

'Modi's remarks in B'desh aimed at fanning hatred against Pak'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

He said his country will take all steps to 'expose' India's role in the break up of East Pakistan in 1971 and to 'destabilise' it through terrorism.

Pak slams leaked NATO report; terms allegations frivolous

Pak slams leaked NATO report; terms allegations frivolous

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

Pakistan on Wednesday reacted angrily to a leaked NATO report that accused its security services of helping the Afghan Taliban just as Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar began a visit to Kabul, saying the allegations were "frivolous".

'US shouldn't underestimate Pak's defence capabilities'

'US shouldn't underestimate Pak's defence capabilities'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2011

Pakistan on Sunday described as "pure fiction" a US media report about possible American plans to secure the country's nuclear arsenal in the event of any extremist threat, saying no one should "underestimate" its capability to defend its national interests.

Pak calls off NSA talks, says India's preconditions unacceptable

Pak calls off NSA talks, says India's preconditions unacceptable

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

Pakistani Foreign Office said they have come to the conclusion that the proposed NSA-level talks between the two countries would not serve any purpose, if conducted on the basis of the two conditions laid down by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.

Spy ring bust: Pak may pull out 4 more officials from India

Spy ring bust: Pak may pull out 4 more officials from India

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

Pakistan is considering pulling out four officers posted at its High Commission in New Delhi, days after India declared one Pakistani official persona non-grata for espionage activities, a media report said on Tuesday.

Pakistan rejects US report on NATO strike

Pakistan rejects US report on NATO strike

Rediff.com29 Dec 2011

Pakistan on Thursday said that the United States probe report on the last month's North Atlantic Treaty Organisation air attack that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers is "not based on facts".

IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman to be released on Friday: Imran Khan

IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman to be released on Friday: Imran Khan

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

The announcement was greeted by thumping of desks by Pakistani lawmakers.

Indian, Pak officials review CBMs in Islamabad

Indian, Pak officials review CBMs in Islamabad

Rediff.com26 Dec 2011

This is the first meeting of the Joint Working Group on nuclear and conventional CBMs since October 2007 though other officials, including the two Foreign Secretaries, have discussed these issues in recent meetings in Islamabad and New Delhi, diplomatic sources told PTI.

Espionage charges against our official false and unsubstantiated: Pak

Espionage charges against our official false and unsubstantiated: Pak

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Pakistan on Thursday deplored India declaring its high commission staffer in New Delhi as persona non grata for espionage activities, terming charges against the diplomatic official as "false and unsubstantiated".

India, Pakistan to hold talks on CBMs on Dec 26

India, Pakistan to hold talks on CBMs on Dec 26

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

According to Basit, the meetings are following up on the groundwork laid by the foreign secretaries of Pakistan and India during their meeting in Islamabad last year.

In win for India, UK HC dismisses Pak's claim on Nizam's funds

In win for India, UK HC dismisses Pak's claim on Nizam's funds

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

The Nizam's descendants, Prince Mukarram Jah -- the titular eighth Nizam of Hyderabad -- and his younger brother Muffakham Jah, joined hands with the Indian government in the legal battle against Pakistan for possession of over around 35 million pounds lying with NatWest Bank plc in London.

Pakistan 'strongly rejects' India's charge of cross-border infiltration

Pakistan 'strongly rejects' India's charge of cross-border infiltration

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Pakistan added that it is necessary to establish "veracity of the Indian claim".

MFN status for India by Oct: Pakistan

MFN status for India by Oct: Pakistan

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

Pakistan could grant the Most Favoured Nation status to India by October next year, a senior official of the Foreign Ministry said.

Menon meets Pak foreign secretary

Menon meets Pak foreign secretary

Rediff.com18 Jul 2003

Menon will present his credentials to President Pervez Musharraf after he returns from his three-nation tour. Musharraf is scheduled to reach Islamabad on Saturday from Rabat.

Pakistan calls death of minor Kashmiri boy 'state terrorism'

Pakistan calls death of minor Kashmiri boy 'state terrorism'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

Condoling the death of Junaid Akhnoon, Pakistan's foreign office claimed the incident was part of "continued Indian atrocities" in Kashmir. "The cold-blooded murder is the worst example of state terrorism of the Indian government and is indeed deplorable," it said in a press release.

Pulwama attack: India briefs envoys of 25 countries over Pak role

Pulwama attack: India briefs envoys of 25 countries over Pak role

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale summoned Pakistan High Commissioner to India Sohail Mahmood to his South Block office and issued a very strong demarche .

Singh-Gilani talks imparted 'seriousness of purpose': Khar

Singh-Gilani talks imparted 'seriousness of purpose': Khar

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

"Pakistan had positively evaluated the talks and welcomed India's readiness for a broad ranging engagement," Khar said in a statement issued here by the Foreign Office, a day after Manmohan Singh met his Pakistani counterpart Yosuf Raza Gilani on the margins of the SAARC summit in Maldives.

Pompeo's remarks on terrorism during call to Imran Khan trigger row

Pompeo's remarks on terrorism during call to Imran Khan trigger row

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

FO spokesman Mohammad Faisal said that "Pakistan takes exception to the factually incorrect statement issued by US State Department on today's phone call between Prime Minister Khan and Secretary Pompeo".