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India gets down to implementing peace promises

India gets down to implementing peace promises

Rediff.com28 Oct 2003

New Delhi termed as 'unfortunate and not in keeping with the spirit of the peace efforts' the remarks of Pakistan Foreign Office spokesman on Monday that the peace package was a 'rehash and recycle' of offers made by Islamabad earlier.

Amid tension over Kashmir, India-Pak hold Kartarpur talks

Amid tension over Kashmir, India-Pak hold Kartarpur talks

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

In the meeting, which was held in makeshift tents at the Zero point, both the sides discussed timing of completion of bridge, alignment of roads and other engineering aspects of the proposed crossing points.

Pak denies consular access for Kulbhushan Jadhav again

Pak denies consular access for Kulbhushan Jadhav again

Rediff.com2 Jul 2017

Pakistan FO said that it was "travesty of logic" to link the case of Jadhav with civilian prisoners

Pak PM to visit India next month

Pak PM to visit India next month

Rediff.com13 Oct 2004

Aziz will begin his tour with a visit to Bangladesh, which will be hosting the SAARC summit next year, and wind up with a visit to New Delhi.

'Disapppointed by India's response' Pak on NSA talks

'Disapppointed by India's response' Pak on NSA talks

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Pakistan tonight said it was "deeply disappointed" at India putting forth "pre-conditions" for National Security Advisors-level talks, accusing it of going back on the decision mutually agreed at the highest level by coming up with "frivolous pretexts".

Modi's 'nuisance' remarks in Bangladesh 'regrettable': Pak

Modi's 'nuisance' remarks in Bangladesh 'regrettable': Pak

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

The "characterisation of bilateral relations by the Indian PM as 'nuisance' is unfortunate," Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson Qazi Khalillulah said.

Pak seeks postponement of SAFTA meet

Pak seeks postponement of SAFTA meet

Rediff.com30 Jun 2003

Sharif's open-heart surgery in UK 'successful'

Sharif's open-heart surgery in UK 'successful'

Rediff.com31 May 2016

The 66-year-old leader was recovering after the operation at Princess Grace Hospital in London and was expected to be conscious in a few hours.

Pakistan reaches out to P5, plays victim to 'Indian aggression'

Pakistan reaches out to P5, plays victim to 'Indian aggression'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

Pakistan on Friday said it has briefed the envoys of the P5 -- the US, China, Russia, the UK and France -- over "unprovoked firing" by India on the LoC and asked the countries to play their role in ensuring the maintenance of peace and security in the region.

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.

I'm the unfortunate father: Pakistani identifies Udhampur terrorist as son

I'm the unfortunate father: Pakistani identifies Udhampur terrorist as son

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

The father said that the the Lashkar and the fauj was after them.

Sharif vows to provide medical aid to those injured in Kashmir

Sharif vows to provide medical aid to those injured in Kashmir

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

Pakistan PM called on the international community to ask India to provide access for treatment of victims.

Pak denies ISI trying to revive militancy in Punjab

Pak denies ISI trying to revive militancy in Punjab

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

Pakistan on Thursday refuted India's assertion that the Inter-Services Intelligence was trying to revive militancy in Punjab saying such statements could hit efforts to normalise bilateral relations.

Cong criticises BJP for inviting Pak PM to Modi's swearing-in

Cong criticises BJP for inviting Pak PM to Modi's swearing-in

Rediff.com22 May 2014

Congress on Thursday attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party over sending an invitation to Pakistan premier Nawaz Sharif for the swearing-in ceremony of prime minister designate Narendra Modi, reminding the party of its earlier remarks that terror and talks cannot go hand in hand.

Pakistan briefs P-5 about security tensions on LoC, IB

Pakistan briefs P-5 about security tensions on LoC, IB

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

Pakistan on Monday briefed the envoys of 5 permanent members of the UN Security Council about the tensions on the LoC and International Border with India.

Jadhav's wife shoes were suspicious: Pakistan responds to criticism

Jadhav's wife shoes were suspicious: Pakistan responds to criticism

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

The Pakistan Foreign Office said that it didn't wish to indulge in a meaningless battle of words" rejected India's baseless "allegations about attitude of authorities during Jadhav's meeting with his wife and mother.

Imran telephones Modi; both talk about peace in region

Imran telephones Modi; both talk about peace in region

Rediff.com26 May 2019

"The Prime Minister thanked the Prime Minister of Pakistan for his telephone call and greetings," MEA said.

Chinese President Xi to visit Pakistan next week

Chinese President Xi to visit Pakistan next week

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Chinese President Xi Jinping will arrive in Pakistan on Monday on a two-day visit to deepen economic and strategic ties between the two "all-weather" allies.

26/11 trial delay: India summons Pak envoy to lodge protest

26/11 trial delay: India summons Pak envoy to lodge protest

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

India on Friday summoned Pakistan's deputy high commissioner and lodged a strong protest against the adjournment of the ongoing Mumbai terror attack case trial in Pakistan.

Indo-Pak foreign secys to meet, discuss NIA visit

Indo-Pak foreign secys to meet, discuss NIA visit

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Chaudhry will hold bilateral talks with his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar to review the status of bilateral ties and Comprehensive Bilateral Dialogue, which is stagnant.

Kirpal died of heart attack, says Pak as India takes up issue

Kirpal died of heart attack, says Pak as India takes up issue

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Pakistan on Wednesday informed India that Indian inmate Kirpal Singh died of a heart attack at a jail in Lahore two days back after the issue of his mysterious death was taken up with the Pakistani authorities even as the government said it was awaiting further details in the case.

How India outclassed Pak in diplomatic game over Kashmir

How India outclassed Pak in diplomatic game over Kashmir

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

The battle to manage the international environment over Kashmir has just begun, but what is expected to help is the lifting of internal controls. All eyes are now on that exercise. Aditi Phadnis reports.

India-Pakistan talks in jeopardy with none ready for compromise

India-Pakistan talks in jeopardy with none ready for compromise

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

As suspense mounted over holding of the Indo-Pakistan National Security Advisor-level talks after both sides hardened their positions on the issue of Kashmiri separatists, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Saturday called a press conference in New Delhi.

India slams Pak for allowing Masood Azhar's anti-India rallies

India slams Pak for allowing Masood Azhar's anti-India rallies

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

India on Friday came down hard on Pakistan for allowing Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar, blamed for the 2001 Parliament attack, to "spew venom" against it, saying it was a matter of concern how a globally banned terrorist could address anti-India rallies.

Army hits back across LoC after jawans' killing, Pak on defensive

Army hits back across LoC after jawans' killing, Pak on defensive

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

Indian army sources say units deployed along the LoC have been instructed to retaliate strongly whenever Pakistani forces open fire and violates the ceasefire. There have been 28 violations along the LoC starting from Poonch right up to Kargil since August 6

Pakistan stirs the pot, calls Kashmiri separatists freedom fighters

Pakistan stirs the pot, calls Kashmiri separatists freedom fighters

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Pakistan on Thursday called Kashmiri separatists "freedom fighters", a day after Defence Minister Arun Jaitley asked the country to draw a red line and decide whether it wants to talk to government or those who want to break India.

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.

Dawood Ibrahim is not here: Pakistan

Dawood Ibrahim is not here: Pakistan

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

Pakistan has said that fugitive underworld don Dawood Ibrahim is not present in the country, a day after India asserted that its most wanted terrorist was living in the neighbouring country.

Pak: Jadhav won't be executed until mercy pleas exhausted

Pak: Jadhav won't be executed until mercy pleas exhausted

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Pak accused the Indian government of misusing the media to create a 'false impression of winning' Jadhav's case in the ICJ.

Son of Pakistan's ex-PM returns home after 3 years in captivity

Son of Pakistan's ex-PM returns home after 3 years in captivity

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Haider's release was the second successful instance of a dramatic rescue in a high-profile kidnapping case after slain Punjab governor Salman Taseer's son Shahbaz, who was abducted in 2011, was found in March after spending nearly five years in captivity.

Kartarpur marks first cross-border initiative for India-Pak

Kartarpur marks first cross-border initiative for India-Pak

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

The construction of the Dera Baba Nanak-Kartarpur Sahib corridor across the India-Pakistan border has been likened to the fall of the Berlin Wall by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Here's why the corridor is important.

Pakistan says its nuclear assets completely safe

Pakistan says its nuclear assets completely safe

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Pakistan on Thursday said its nuclear assets are completely safe and dismissed the world's suspicions as "baseless" at a meeting of the National Command Authority chaired by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.

US moves draft resolution directly in UNSC to blacklist Masood Azhar

US moves draft resolution directly in UNSC to blacklist Masood Azhar

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says China 'protects' violent Islamic terror groups from UN sanctions.

Pak to free 367 Indian prisoners to send positive message

Pak to free 367 Indian prisoners to send positive message

Rediff.com17 Aug 2013

Pakistan will release 367 Indian prisoners next week to send a positive message to its neighbour amid high tension due to firing on the Line of Control, Pakistani sources said on Saturday.

India's stern advice to Pakistan: DO NOT meet Kashmiri separatists

India's stern advice to Pakistan: DO NOT meet Kashmiri separatists

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

India on Friday made it clear to Pakistan that it should not go ahead with the meeting of its NSA Sartaz Aziz with Hurriyat representatives in New Delhi when he comes to hold talks with his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval, saying it will not be "appropriate".

Desperate Pak wants early hearing in Jadhav case at ICJ

Desperate Pak wants early hearing in Jadhav case at ICJ

Rediff.com23 May 2017

The request was made in view of the upcoming elections for ICJ judges, scheduled to be held in November,