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Pak High Commission staff allegedly harassed

Pak High Commission staff allegedly harassed

Rediff.com3 Nov 2005

The Indian High Commission has promised to look into the matter.

Not in FATF Grey List, says Pak; rejects reports

Not in FATF Grey List, says Pak; rejects reports

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Pakistan said no 'new decision' was taken about it at the virtual plenary of the global terror financing watchdog.

Pak 'not in favour' of escalating tensions with India

Pak 'not in favour' of escalating tensions with India

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

The Ministry of External Affairs said on Tuesday the Charge d'Affaires of Pakistan High Commission was summoned and informed about the decision which was based on instances of involvement of Pakistani officials in 'acts of espionage' and 'dealings with terrorist organisations'.

Sikh man killed in Pak; India condemns 'targeted killing'

Sikh man killed in Pak; India condemns 'targeted killing'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

The MEA said the government of Pakistan should act in defence of their own minorities instead of "preaching sermons" about it to other countries.

India, Pak sign agreement to operationalise Kartarpur corridor

India, Pak sign agreement to operationalise Kartarpur corridor

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

The corridor will connect the Dera Baba Nanak shrine in India's Punjab with Darbar Sahib at Kartarpur, just about 4 km from the international border, located at Narowal district of Pakistan's Punjab province.

Unfortunate that India continues to call Kashmir its integral part: Pak

Unfortunate that India continues to call Kashmir its integral part: Pak

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

Pakistan expressed disappointment over Indian leadership referring Jammu and Kashmir as an integral part of the country as "unfortunate" and said the Kashmir dispute remained a "core issue" with India.

Indo-Pak talks begin in Islamabad

Indo-Pak talks begin in Islamabad

Rediff.com16 Feb 2004

Sushma asks Pak to return abducted Hindu girls to family

Sushma asks Pak to return abducted Hindu girls to family

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

'Even the Prime Minister on Naya Pakistan will not believe that girls of this tender age can voluntarily decide about their conversion to another religion and marriage'

99 pc of 26/11 Mumbai attack evidence is in Pakistan: India

99 pc of 26/11 Mumbai attack evidence is in Pakistan: India

Rediff.com26 Oct 2013

In a strong reaction, India on Saturday said it was incumbent on Pakistan to present the evidence in Mumbai terror strikes as the planning, training and financing for the Mumbai terror strikes were done in that country and therefore, "99 per cent" of evidence will be available there.

Pak to join SAARC video conference on coronavirus called by Modi

Pak to join SAARC video conference on coronavirus called by Modi

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

'We have communicated that SAPM (Special Assistant to Pakistani Prime Minister) on Health (Zafar Mirza) will be available to participate in the video conference of SAARC member countries on the issue,' Pakistan Foreign Office Spokesperson Aisha Farooqui said in a tweet on Friday.

Modi irresponsible, accusations an act of desperation: Pak

Modi irresponsible, accusations an act of desperation: Pak

Rediff.com25 Sep 2016

Pakistan on Sunday rejected Prime Minister Narendra Modi's assertion that it was exporting terror, saying the remarks were part of a "well thought out vilification campaign" to distract attention from Kashmir.

India hits back at Pakistan, says 'don't need lecture on pluralism'

India hits back at Pakistan, says 'don't need lecture on pluralism'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

India on Tuesday lashed out at Pakistan for "lecturing" it on pluralism after Islamabad expressed concern over attempts to disrupt functions of its prominent personalities, and asserted that non-practice of terrorism was central to the betterment of the Indo-Pak relationship.

Pak yet to grant consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav

Pak yet to grant consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

One of the conditions put by Pakistan reportedly was the presence of a Pakistani official when the Indian prisoner is allowed to meet Indian officials as part of the consular access.

Indian woman pilgrim accepts Islam, marries in Pak: Reports

Indian woman pilgrim accepts Islam, marries in Pak: Reports

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Kiran Bala, who went to Pakistan to attend the Baisakhi festival, changed her name to Amna Bibi.

Pak court forms 2-member bench to hear Jadhav's case

Pak court forms 2-member bench to hear Jadhav's case

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

The bench comprising Islamabad High Court (IHC) Chief Justice Athar Minallah and his fellow judge Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb would take up the government plea on Monday, the Pakistani media, including the Geo News, reported.

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.

Senior Indian diplomat meets Jadhav in Pakistan

Senior Indian diplomat meets Jadhav in Pakistan

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

Jadhav, a retired Indian Navy officer, was sentenced to death by a Pakistani military court on charges of espionage and terrorism in April 2017. Weeks later, India approached the ICJ against Pakistan for denial of consular access to Jadhav and to challenge the death sentence.

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".

Pakistan calls its envoy home; India terms it routine

Pakistan calls its envoy home; India terms it routine

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

FO said that the Indian government failed to take notice of the increasing incidents of intimidation of Pakistani diplomats, their families and staffers by its intelligence agencies.

Consular access to Jadhav to be decided on basis of merit, says Pakistan

Consular access to Jadhav to be decided on basis of merit, says Pakistan

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

Pakistan Foreign Office Spokesperson Nafees Zakaria said Pakistan and India have a bilateral agreement on consular access but all cases have to be decided on merit.

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 slams India over 'discriminatory' citizenship bill

Pakistan slams India over 'discriminatory' citizenship bill

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

Pakistan Foreign Office in a statement said the latest legislation by the Indian government was another major step towards the realisation of the concept of "Hindu Rashtra.

Whether Pak likes it or not, US drone strikes will go on

Whether Pak likes it or not, US drone strikes will go on

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

Whether Islamabad sees it as acceptable or unacceptable, lawful or unlawful the US drone strikes would continue in the tribal areas of Pakistan, writes Tahir Ali

Kasab's hanging: Security up at Indian embassy in Pak

Kasab's hanging: Security up at Indian embassy in Pak

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

Pakistan has tightened security at the Indian embassy in Islamabad following a 'note verbale' by New Delhi asking for greater security for the mission and its staff in view of Ajmal Kasab's hanging.

Imran welcomes truce, says onus to make further progress rests with India

Imran welcomes truce, says onus to make further progress rests with India

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

In his first comments since the militaries of India and Pakistan jointly announced on Thursday that they have agreed to strictly observe all agreements on the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) and other sectors, Khan said Pakistan remains ready to move forward to resolve 'all outstanding issues' with India through dialogue.

LoC violence fall-out: India, Pak postpone water talks

LoC violence fall-out: India, Pak postpone water talks

Rediff.com27 Jan 2013

Talks between the water secretaries of India and Pakistan, which were scheduled to be held in Islamabad during January 28-29, have been put off against the backdrop of tensions between the neighbours over ceasefire violations along the Line of Control. "The talks have been postponed. New dates for the talks are yet to be decided," said an official of Pakistan's Foreign Office.

India asks Pak to uphold sanctity of Line of Control

India asks Pak to uphold sanctity of Line of Control

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

India on Tuesday firmly told Pakistan to uphold the sanctity of the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir in the backdrop of the recent firing incidents over which the two countries engaged in a blame game.

26/11 attackers were helped by 40 Indians, says Pak

26/11 attackers were helped by 40 Indians, says Pak

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

Days after terror suspect Zabiuddin Ansari's revelations about the November 26, 2008 Mumbai attacks being controlled and facilitated from Karachi, Pakistani authorities have claimed 40 Indian nationals were involved in the terrorist incident.

Jadhavs treated with dignity, but security procedures followed: Pak

Jadhavs treated with dignity, but security procedures followed: Pak

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

Khawaja said Pakistan has been open and transparent throughout the meeting, offered in good faith.

Main accused in Nankana Sahib vandalism held in Pakistan

Main accused in Nankana Sahib vandalism held in Pakistan

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

A violent mob had attacked the Gurdwara and pelted it with stones on Friday. A team of police had to intervene briskly to control the situation. The accused, identified as Imran, was arrested on Sunday for his role in the incident, Geo News reported.

India hasn't given 'solid evidence' against Saeed: Pak

India hasn't given 'solid evidence' against Saeed: Pak

Rediff.com6 Apr 2012

Pakistan on Friday rejected External Affairs Minister S M Krishna's remarks that India has provided adequate proof linking Hafiz Saeed to the Mumbai attacks, saying action could be taken against the Laskar-e-Tayyiba founder only on the basis of "solid evidence".

Pak LeT operative killed in brawl at Jaipur prison

Pak LeT operative killed in brawl at Jaipur prison

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

Shakrullah was serving life sentence under the UAPA.

US complains about harassment of diplomatic staff in Pak

US complains about harassment of diplomatic staff in Pak

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

United States authorities have complained to Pakistan's Foreign Office about the alleged harassment of American diplomatic staff and expressed concern at the "inaction" on an earlier complaint lodged two years ago. In a letter to the Foreign Office earlier in March, the US administration updated Pakistani authorities on the alleged harassment of staff of its embassy and consulates.

On Pak's request, UNSC allows Hafiz Saeed to withdraw money

On Pak's request, UNSC allows Hafiz Saeed to withdraw money

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Pakistan in a letter to UN Security Council 1267 Committee has contended that Hafiz Saeed supports a family of four members, as a sole supporter, he is responsible for food, drink and clothes expenses for all family members.

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.

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.

PHOTOS: Kartarpur all set to welcome Sikh pilgrims

PHOTOS: Kartarpur all set to welcome Sikh pilgrims

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

The corridor will connect the Dera Baba Nanak shrine in India's Punjab with Darbar Sahib at Kartarpur, just 4 kilometres from the International Border, located in Narowal district of Pakistan's Punjab province.

US running slander campaign: Pak on Fai's arrest

US running slander campaign: Pak on Fai's arrest

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

The Pakistani government has lodged a protest with the United States over the arrest of Kashmiri separatist Ghulam Nabi Fai and accused Washington of running a "slander campaign" against Islamabad.

Drone row, border tension: Days after talks, India, Pak back to old ways

Drone row, border tension: Days after talks, India, Pak back to old ways

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Barely a week after Prime Ministers of India and Pakistan broke the deadlock and decided to re-engage, the two countries were back to a blame game over ceasefire violations with both sides lodging protest with each other.

Pak says no to discussing ISI issues at FS talks

Pak says no to discussing ISI issues at FS talks

Rediff.com16 Jun 2011

Pakistan was on Thursday dismissive of India's attempts to raise fresh evidence of Inter Service Intelligence's links to the 26/11 attacks at the upcoming foreign secretary-level talks, stating clearly that the agenda would be limited to three issues: Kashmir, peace and security and friendly exchanges.