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PMO denies report on 'back channel talks'

PMO denies report on 'back channel talks'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2011

The Prime Minister's Office on Sunday termed as 'false' a media report that Manmohan Singh had initiated a back channel exercise for talks between an 'unofficial' Indian envoy and Pakistan' army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani ten months ago.

Kayani rules out joint ops with US in North Waziristan

Kayani rules out joint ops with US in North Waziristan

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has dispelled reports of joint operations with the US against militants in North Waziristan, saying Pakistan alone would decide the timing of any offensive in the tribal region according to its military requirements.

Pak army chief Kayani meets PM Ashraf

Pak army chief Kayani meets PM Ashraf

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

Pakistan's powerful army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani held a two-hour meeting with Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf against the backdrop of consultations within the ruling coalition on dissolving parliament ahead of the next general election expected to be held in May.

Be VERY cautious: Kayani to Sharif on ties with India

Be VERY cautious: Kayani to Sharif on ties with India

Rediff.com19 May 2013

In the backdrop of Nawaz Sharif's positive remarks on ties with India, powerful Army Chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has suggested Pakistan's Prime Minister-designate to take gradual initiatives with utmost caution for improving relations with New Delhi, a media report said Sunday.

Kerry and Kayani discuss US-Pak ties over dinner

Kerry and Kayani discuss US-Pak ties over dinner

Rediff.com27 Mar 2013

United States Secretary of State John Kerry and Pakistan Army Chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani had a dinner meeting over the weekend to discuss a range of bilateral issues, including the Afghanistan security situation, the White House said on Tuesday.

Pakistan agencies detain 20 over Kayani video

Pakistan agencies detain 20 over Kayani video

Rediff.com30 Mar 2012

Intelligence operatives raided a house in C-Block of the posh Model Town area and detained the Hizb-ut-Tahrir activists, official sources told PTI.

Pak court dumps plea challenging Kayani's extension

Pak court dumps plea challenging Kayani's extension

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

A petition filed by a retired Colonel challenging the unprecedented three-year extension given by Pakistan government to army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani was on Thursday dismissed by a court in Islamabad.

Gilani meets Kayani, Pasha; signs of easing tensions?

Gilani meets Kayani, Pasha; signs of easing tensions?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday held a meeting with the country's army and intelligence chiefs to discuss the regional security situation and the reconciliation process in Afghanistan, reflecting the easing of tensions between the civilian and the military leadership.

No intention of taking action against Kayani: Pak govt

No intention of taking action against Kayani: Pak govt

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

The Pakistan government has no intention of taking any action against Army Chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, the country's top law officer informed the Supreme Court on Friday against the backdrop of a standoff between the civil administration and the military.

'Lodhi sacked as Pak defence secretary in national interest'

'Lodhi sacked as Pak defence secretary in national interest'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2012

The Pakistan government has rejected former defence secretary Lieutenant General (retired) Khalid Naeem Lodhi's claim that he was sacked on charges of misconduct without being given a hearing, saying he had been fired in the "national interest".

Pak army chief rules out military coup: Statement

Pak army chief rules out military coup: Statement

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

Pakistan's powerful army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani on Friday dismissed speculation of a military takeover as "misleading", saying they are being used as a "bogey" to divert the focus from "real issues".

Zardari meets Kayani, discusses Pak's security situation

Zardari meets Kayani, discusses Pak's security situation

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has met powerful army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani for the second time in as many days, amid reports of tensions between the military and civilian government over secret communications with the Obama administration.

Top Chinese minister in Islamabad amid US-Pak diplomatic row

Top Chinese minister in Islamabad amid US-Pak diplomatic row

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

China's Public Security Minister Meng Jianzhu arrived in Islamabad for a two-day visit against the backdrop of growing tensions between Pakistan and the US over accusations that the Pakistani spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence was involved in waging a proxy war in Afghanistan.

Court dismisses petition challenging Kayani's extension

Court dismisses petition challenging Kayani's extension

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

A Pakistani court on Monday dismissed a petition challenging the government's decision to give a three-year extension to army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, saying it was non-maintainable.

US linking ISI with Haqqani network 'very unfortunate': Kayani

US linking ISI with Haqqani network 'very unfortunate': Kayani

Rediff.com23 Sep 2011

The war of words between Pakistan and the United States on the Inter-Services Intelligence's alleged links with the Haqqani terror network escalated on Friday with Pakistan Army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani describing US military chief Admiral Mike Mullen's accusations as "not based on facts".

Kayani calls for transparent ties with US

Kayani calls for transparent ties with US

Rediff.com2 Aug 2012

Pakistan Army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani on Thursday called for transparent ties with US based on mutual trust as he met American commander in Afghanistan, days after the two sides struck a deal ending a seven-month blockade of NATO supply routes.

CIA confronts Pak over collusion with militants

CIA confronts Pak over collusion with militants

Rediff.com11 Jun 2011

Central Intelligence Agency chief Leon Panetta has confronted Pakistan's military leadership with evidence of collusion between militants and security officials in the country, causing fresh strains in the troubled United States-Pak ties.

Irked by Panetta remarks, Kayani turns down US envoy meet

Irked by Panetta remarks, Kayani turns down US envoy meet

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

Pakistan army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani's office turned down a request for a meeting by visiting US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defence Peter Lavoy, reflecting the strains that have hit ties between the two countries since last year.

'Reports of Kayani-Antony planned meeting baseless'

'Reports of Kayani-Antony planned meeting baseless'

Rediff.com27 May 2012

The Pakistani military on Sunday dismissed reports that army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani would meet Indian Defence Minister A K Antony on the sidelines of a regional defence meeting in Singapore.

Kayani against no-first-use of nuclear weapons

Kayani against no-first-use of nuclear weapons

Rediff.com6 May 2011

Pakistan's powerful army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani does not support President Asif Ali Zardari's "no-first-use" nuclear policy, according to US diplomatic cables released by whistle-blower website WikiLeaks.

'Pak, NATO expectations not fully fulfilled at US summit'

'Pak, NATO expectations not fully fulfilled at US summit'

Rediff.com22 May 2012

The expectations of both Pakistan and NATO have not been "fully fulfilled" at the alliance's summit in Chicago, Pakistan's powerful army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has said.

Pak army has broken terrorists' backbone: Kayani

Pak army has broken terrorists' backbone: Kayani

Rediff.com23 Apr 2011

Pakistani Army has "broken" the backbone of terrorists and will soon prevail over them, its powerful chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani said on Saturday in an apparent riposte to the United States concerns about his force's capability to take on militants.

No extension to be given to ISI chief: Report

No extension to be given to ISI chief: Report

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

The Pakistan government will not grant any further extension to Inter-Services Intelligence chief Lt Gen Ahmed Shuja Pasha, whose current term ends in March, and is considering the names of three generals to replace him, according to a media report on Thursday.

Gilani says no to retracting statement against military

Gilani says no to retracting statement against military

Rediff.com15 Jan 2012

Pakistan's beleaguered Prime Minister on Sunday defiantly rejected the Army's demand that he retract his criticism of the military, a day ahead of the crucial Supreme Court hearing relating to graft cases which could have a decisive bearing on the current crisis gripping the nation.

'Pak Army will stand by SC in standoff with govt'

'Pak Army will stand by SC in standoff with govt'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2012

The Pakistan Army's top commanders have decided to throw their weight behind the Supreme Court in its standoff with the civilian government over the memo scandal and the revival of high-profile graft cases, according to a media report on Friday.

Kayani meets top commanders amid political crisis in Pak

Kayani meets top commanders amid political crisis in Pak

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

Pakistan Army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani held a key meeting with top commanders on Thursday against the backdrop of an escalating row with the civilian government over the memo scandal.

Army, ISI attack Gilani: A coup in the making?

Army, ISI attack Gilani: A coup in the making?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2012

A confrontation between the army and the government came to a head in Pakistan on Wednesday with the powerful army chief warning the prime minister's critical remarks against him and the ISI chief over the memo scandal could have "very serious ramifications" for the country.

Gilani rubbishes reports of mulling sacking Kayani, Pasha

Gilani rubbishes reports of mulling sacking Kayani, Pasha

Rediff.com27 Dec 2011

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Monday dismissed reports that his government was planning to remove the chiefs of the Pakistan Army and Inter-Services Intelligence agency, saying he had personally ensured that both generals were given an extension in service.

Speculation of a stand-off unfounded: Pak army

Speculation of a stand-off unfounded: Pak army

Rediff.com19 Dec 2011

Hours after Pakistan President Asif Ali Zaradri suddenly returned home in the thick of brewing standoff over the memogate affair, the army sought to dispel impression that a telephonic conversation between him and its powerful chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani had anything to do with the "some events" in last 72 hours.

'Memogate' a conspiracy against Pak army: Kayani

'Memogate' a conspiracy against Pak army: Kayani

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

Pakistan Army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has described the alleged secret memo sent to the United States military in May as a conspiracy against national security and called for a thorough probe into the matter, according to a media report on Thursday.

Pakistan troops given 'full liberty' to counter NATO

Pakistan troops given 'full liberty' to counter NATO

Rediff.com2 Dec 2011

Pakistan Army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has given his troops "full liberty" to respond to any further cross-border attacks by NATO forces in Afghanistan in the wake of an air strike that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers, official sources said.

ISI doesn't act independently, takes orders from Kayani: Jones

ISI doesn't act independently, takes orders from Kayani: Jones

Rediff.com1 Dec 2011

The Inter-Services Intelligence does not act independently and takes instructions from Pakistani army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, says a former top aide of United States President Barack Obama, asserting that the spy agency has links with the dreaded Haqqani network of Taliban.

Pak polls rigging: Army rejects probe on former generals

Pak polls rigging: Army rejects probe on former generals

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

The Pakistan army's legal branch has concluded that there is no scope for the military to try former army chief Gen Mirza Aslam Beg and former Inter-Services Intelligence chief Lt Gen Asad Durrani for paying millions of rupees to politicians to rig the 1990 general election, a media report said.

Pakistan's Gen Kayani snubs coup idea by top commanders: Report

Pakistan's Gen Kayani snubs coup idea by top commanders: Report

Rediff.com21 Sep 2011

A military coup in Pakistan has become inevitable as the country is fast descending into chaos because of the "failure" of the political leadership, some top commanders feel.

Pakistan Army chief meets Gilani

Pakistan Army chief meets Gilani

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

Pakistan Army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani on Thursday met Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani shortly before the foreign ministers of India and Pakistan called on the premier.

Pak minorities find mention in Kayani's I-day speech

Pak minorities find mention in Kayani's I-day speech

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

Against the backdrop of reports about Hindus migrating to India due to forced conversions and kidnapping for ransom by criminal gangs, army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani on Tuesday said Pakistan was envisioned as a country where the life and property of all minorities would be safe.

Independent US ops won't be allowed in Pak: Army

Independent US ops won't be allowed in Pak: Army

Rediff.com9 Jun 2011

The Pakistani military on Thursday said it was "under no pressure" to carry out anti-militancy operations in the restive North Waziristan even as it emphasised that US intelligence agencies will not be allowed to conduct any "independent operation" within the country.

'Pak Prez opposed Aziz as India interlocutor'

'Pak Prez opposed Aziz as India interlocutor'

Rediff.com26 May 2011

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari had wanted to retain military ruler Pervez Musharraf's close aide Tariq Aziz as a key Pakistani interlocutor for India but the move was opposed by Army Chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, a United States diplomatic cable released by WikiLeaks has said.

Kayani on Siachen peace: 'It takes two hands to clap'

Kayani on Siachen peace: 'It takes two hands to clap'

Rediff.com4 May 2012

Pakistan's powerful army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has contended that India had hardened its position on the Siachen issue, especially compared to the situation in 1989, when the two sides were "close to a resolution".

No new cantonments in Balochistan: Kayani

No new cantonments in Balochistan: Kayani

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

Pakistani army will hand over security responsibilities in the insurgency-hit Balochistan province to paramilitary forces within two months after battalion deployed in the restive Sui town returns to the barracks, its chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has said.