Keyword "Pak India Ties" - List of latest news (234 results)

07:59 Gen Mirza seeks reciprocal steps from India for N-risk reduction

Expert warns emerging technologies threaten to destabilise global security order.

07:59 Pakistan concerned over loss of tourists’ lives as 26 killed in India-held Kashmir attack, says FO

"We extend our condolences to the near ones of the deceased and wish the injured a speedy recovery," says FO spokesperson.

05:41 Two dozen dead as tourists targeted in held Kashmir

Gunmen target visitors to Pahalgam meadow; hitherto unknown group claims responsibility; Trump says Delhi has their full support.

22/04 5 tourists feared dead, 8 injured in occupied Kashmir gunmen attack: police source

Injured shifted to hospital; no group has claimed responsibility for the attack.

13/04 Remembering Najmuddin Shaikh

Diplomatic bonds of trust are especially important when bilateral relations, always difficult, dip further.

30/03 Pakistan fires back at Indian FM barbs over minority rights

FO calls India a "serial violator" of minority rights; Fatemi raises Kashmir issue with UN chief.

29/03 ‘Serial violator’: Pakistan fires back at India FM Jaishankar over minority rights claims

FO says New Delhi must address its own failures regarding minority rights.

25/03 Pakistan pushes UNSC for ‘just and lasting’ settlement of Kashmir dispute

Say that Kashmir is a disputed territory and not India’s "integral part" in response to New Delhi's remarks.

24/03 Frozen relations

Low-level diplomatic engagement cannot produce a thaw in frozen ties.

21/03 Cricket, culture can thaw Pak-India ties: Indian author Ashis Ray

Says that if the Indian team did not come for ‘political reasons,’ the team should have been forfeited for points.

20/03 Victim complex

If New Delhi is sincere about bringing peace to South Asia, let it agree to an unconditional dialogue with Islamabad about all irritants.

20/03 FO rubbishes India’s ‘unwarranted assertions’, says it has no right to blame UNSC for Kashmir resolutions

FO spokesperson says India was the one to originally take the Kashmir dispute to the UN in 1948.

20/03 Judge says Columbia protester must remain in US for now

Case has become flashpoint for Trump's pledge to deport some non-US citizens who took part in protests against Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.

17/03 FO rubbishes Modi’s ‘misleading and one-sided’ remarks on regional peace

Assails Modi for "conveniently" omitting the Jammu and Kashmir dispute when talking about regional peace.

06/03 FO rejects Indian FM’s ‘baseless claims’ on AJK, asks to vacate occupied Kashmir

Jaishankar has said Pakistan's "returning stolen part of Kashmir" would solve the dispute.

06/03 BCCI’s Shukla sidesteps talk of resumption of Indo-Pak cricket ties

"For us to visit Pakistan, it will have to come from the government,” BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla says.

27/02 ‘Operation Swift Retort’: Armed forces reaffirm pledge to defend motherland on 6th anniversary

Term the 2019 response to India's LoC violation a “resolute and measured response to India’s unwarranted aggression".

27/02 LESSONS FROM THE BRINK

Pakistan and India came closer to a devastating war than they have in almost 17 years.

21/02 When cricket defies logic: Pakistan vs India, or the stories we tell ourselves

Cricket finds a way to seep into every little story we tell — the ones not only in feature films but also in fleeting ads, on sports grounds and battlefields alike.

19/02 Indian police seize Islamic books in held Kashmir

Store owners say police seized literature by late Abul Ala Maududi, founder of political party Jamaat-e-Islami.

15/02 Islamabad indignant after US offers F-35 jets to India

FO rejects Pakistan-specific terrorism reference in US-India joint statement; Dar due to attend high-level UN summit next week.

14/02 FO dismisses India-US statement against Pakistan as ‘one-sided, misleading’

Expresses concern over Trump's plan to increase transfer of military technology to India.

14/02 Two soldiers hurt in Indian firing at LoC

Report claims that Indian forces were attempting sabotage by transporting and using IEDs in the region.

04/02 COAS rubbishes Indian military’s ‘hollow statements’, vows full throttle response to any ‘misadventure’

Army brass denounces Indian military's "reckless and provocative" statements as threat to regional stability.

03/02 On the wounds of Partition

Seven decades and three generations removed, what good does it do to unearth the wounds of Partition on YouTube?

31/01 Indian soldiers claim killing two ‘fighters’ in occupied Kashmir

Weapons and “war-like stores” recovered from the site, Indian army claims; the incident could not be independently verified.

29/01 India-Taliban budding romance

It would be a test of the Taliban’s pragmatism not to sacrifice their relations with Pakistan for temporary gains.

26/01 Family appeals for safe repatriation of mentally challenged man who accidentally crossed LoC

News portal in India-held Kashmir confirms arrest of the 32-year-old man.

22/01 Indian FM Jaishankar says ‘no talks’ held on trade with Pakistan

Says no initiative has come forward from Pakistan's side for talks.

15/01 Military strongly reacts to Indian army chief calling Pakistan ‘epicentre of terrorism’

"Instead of trying to conjure up non-existent terror infrastructure in Pakistan, it would be wise not to indulge in self-delusion", says ISPR.

14/01 Indian PM opens tunnel to zones near China, Pakistan

Z-Morh or Sonmarg tunnel, stretching 6.4km, helps connect India-held Kashmir with Ladakh.

01/01 India carrying out covert assassination campaigns in Pakistan: report

The Washington Post examined 6 cases in Pakistan through interviews with Pakistani and Indian officials, militants’ allies and family members.

22/12 Likely cause of US missile claim

The bizarre claim regarding Pakistan’s missile programme could well be to appease India.

14/12 Indian airliner makes medical emergency landing at Karachi airport

IndiGo flight departs in wee hours of Saturday after ill patient provided with medicines, declared fit to fly.

14/12 ‘Fusion model agreed for ICC Champions Trophy’

Decision to be announced officially by ICC “in a couple of days”, source says.

07/12 India, Pakistan share climate challenges but not solutions

Distrust undercuts prospects for co-op, despite realisation that climate threats cannot be tackled in isolation.

07/12 ‘BCCI accepts two-way hybrid model to resolve Champions Trophy deadlock with PCB’

Sources say ICC Board to meet today for final approval, also claim Naqvi met Jay Shah.

06/12 Counterterrorism remains central to talks with Afghanistan: FO

FO reiterates Pakistan’s desire for “constructive engagement" with India but notes "it takes two to tango".

30/11 Champions Trophy fate yet to be decided as PCB, BCCI stand firm

"Unlikely that the Indian cricket team will travel for the event," says India's foreign ministry spokesperson.

28/11 No show but the show goes on: Instances when cricket teams had to bail on ICC tournaments

Whether it's the 1996 Cricket World Cup or the 2009 T20 World Cup, if a team can't make it, the show still goes on.

20/11 To hold each other’s flag

The high-stake elections in the state, the view goes, are why India are held back from announcing its participation in Champions Trophy.

19/11 The impasse persists

Recent developments are not encouraging for India-Pakistan diplomatic re-engagement.

18/11 ‘Our stance is clear’: PCB chief adamant on holding Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan

"If India has any concerns, they should come and talk to us," Mohsin Naqvi says.

18/11 Connecting with South Asia

Pakistan should prioritise South Asia in its core external policies for the future and avoid falling into India’s trap of curtailing its regional ties.

17/11 EXCLUSIVE: Questions over a cup of tea with Nawaz

Ex-PM says Indian team should come to Pakistan for Champions Trophy, blames Imran for reneging on "commitment to work together".

17/11 Throwing the VPN baby out…

Hugely power-hungry players and their petty agendas take precedence over what is vital for the collective good.

16/11 ICC announces Champions Trophy Tour itinerary for Pakistan-hosted tournament

Tour starts today; includes Murree but not GB, AJK venues as claimed by PCB earlier.

15/11 India stops kabaddi team from touring Pakistan

"We regret this decision, as we had eagerly anticipated hosting them here,” PKF secretary says.

14/11 US will back South Asia climate diplomacy: White House official

National climate adviser to Biden admin says US is "100pc supportive" of partnership-based approaches.

12/11 PCB asks ICC to explain India Champions Trophy refusal

Unwilling to accept security reasons for India’s refusal to visit.

11/11 Pakistan ‘may withdraw’ from Champions Trophy after India refuse to cross the border

Government may ask PCB to refuse to play against India in any ICC or ACC tournaments until issues are reso­lved between the neighbours.

09/11 IHK resolution

If the BJP administration were to listen to Kashmiris, it could pave the way for the resumption of the political process in IHK.

09/11 PCB chief Naqvi rules out ‘hybrid model’ for Champions Trophy

Mohsin Naqvi’s comments follow Indian media claims their team wants to play its matches at "neutral venue".

08/11 Modi rejects lawmakers’ calls to restore occupied Kashmir’s partial autonomy

Says "no power in the world can restore Article 370 in Kashmir".

05/11 Time to let Pak-India ties wait

Give the hacks half a chance and they would muscle their way through the most urgent topics to frame a discussion on India-Pakistan troubles.

30/10 CM Maryam says both Pakistani and Indian Punjabs should unite against smog

Says mulling to write to counterpart in Indian Punjab; Minority Card to be launched on Dec 20.

28/10 No trade with neighbours ‘illogical’: Aurangzeb

Minister stresses need for "DNA change"; World Bank agrees to provide grant for capacity-building.

23/10 Will India support Pakistan’s bid to join BRICS?

Progress in border talks between India and China may become the sweetener in the bargain, given the special relations Islamabad has with Beijing.

23/10 Kartarpur corridor deal extended until Oct 2029

India raises concerns over $20 service charge levied by Pakistan on each pilgrim.

22/10 Pakistan, India renew Kartarpur Corridor Agreement for 5-year term: FO

Says renewal underscores Pakistan’s enduring commitment to fostering interfaith harmony and peaceful coexistence.

19/10 Bilateral progress

Dialogue with India should be uninterruptible and should cover all sticking points standing in the way of better ties.

18/10 Nawaz sees chances of Indian, Pakistani PMs meeting soon

Ex-PM and Punjab CM Maryam speak to Indian journalists.

17/10 ‘Nothing of the sort’: India dismisses reports of FM Dar, Jaishankar talk discussing cricket ties

India’s foreign ministry spokesman Randhir Jaiswal says media reports on the matter are "not accurate".

17/10 Indian delegation remains ‘centre of attention’ during SCO summit

Sentiment among colleagues from across the border seems to be that this summit had a much more positive vibe than the previous one held in Goa.

15/10 World is not about Indo-Pak ties

Did anybody suggest that India should consider talking to Pakistan during the fraught international meeting in Islamabad?

14/10 Nawaz hopeful of reviving ties with India’s Modi in ‘not-too-distant future’

PML-N supremo speaks to Indian journalist on record, does not appear on camera.

10/10 Punjab CM calls for ‘climate diplomacy’ with India

Maryam approves first smog action plan.

05/10 Indian FM Jaishankar rules out bilateral talks at SCO summit in Pakistan

"I am not going there to discuss India-Pakistan relations" he says, adds that he will be a "good member" and "behave myself" at SCO.

04/10 Indian FM Jaishankar to visit Pakistan on Oct 15 for SCO summit

Indian foreign minister's visit to Pakistan set to be first in nearly a decade, will lead a delegation.

02/10 As legacies of colonialism go

Unlike the skies over Kashmir, nine Western satellites are permanently stationed over territories of interest to Israel’s defence.

30/09 Pakistan dismisses Indian bid to portray itself as terror victim

New Delhi asked to introspect, implement UN resolutions on Kashmir; accuses India of "supporting terrorism in Balochistan".

29/09 Pakistani, Indian delegates clash over Kashmir in UN

Indian delegate claimed that Jammu and Kashmir was India’s internal matter and accused Pakistan of “cross-border terrorism”.

28/09 PM Shehbaz warns India of ‘decisive’ counter-attack

Demands global action on held Kashmir, Palestine; speaks about Ukraine war, climate change; PTI supporters hold small protest outside UN HQ.

20/09 Ready to discuss India’s concerns on Indus Waters Treaty, says FO

Asserts deliberations should be held within existing mechanism; says action against Afghan consul general still on the cards for anthem incident.

18/09 President Zardari rejects legislative assembly polls in occupied Kashmir

Says polls are no substitute for the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination.

11/09 Indian army kills two suspected fighters in Kashmir

The clashes took place Kathua, in the territory’s southern district of Jammu, which is majority Hindu.

11/09 Will not talking usher in peace?

Wrecking the special status of Kashmir has long been a key quest for Hindutva groups.

03/09 FO slams Jaishankar’s remarks on Kashmir

The Indian minister said last week “[in]sofar as Jammu and Kashmir is concerned, I think Article 370 is done”.

03/09 Foreign policy adrift

It is ad hoc, reactive and spasmodic and lacks any vision or strategic direction.

01/09 Invite to Modi

The ball is, for now, in Modi’s court. Perhaps it is time for him to try something different than demonising Pakistan for his constituencies.

30/08 Guessing game begins as invite to Modi confirmed

Pakistan to host SCO meeting on Oct 15-16.

28/08 Improving India-Pakistan ties

A whole new generation of Indians and Pakistanis need to know more about each other and why they feel and think about each other the way they do.

27/08 Election under occupation

What will the poll mean for the BJP government’s "consolidation" aims?

27/08 As Modi tries to disown Nehru

Modi has been slammed at home by political critics for allegedly posing for photo-ops dressed as diplomatic gain.

25/08 Modi crosses Pakistani airspace sans goodwill

Indian plane ent­e­red Pakistan from Chi­tral and flew over Islam­abad and Lahore before entering Amritsar, according to sources in CAA.

17/08 No plan to resume trade with India: FO

"At this point there are no bilateral talks between the two countries with respect to bilateral trade between Pakistan and India,” spokesperson says.

14/08 Indian forces kill man who strayed across border

Sources say the incident occurred near the border village of Hadyara, on the outskirts of Lahore.

14/08 National identity and national security

Post-1971, the country’s political landscape is dominated by political parties with a national, federal, unifying vision rather than by parties that espouse narrow versions of nationalism or religious sectarianism.

13/08 Pakistan ‘gravely concerned’ at recurring theft, illicit sale of radioactive materials in India: FO

Statement comes after 3 people were arrested in Bihar for illegally possessing substance californium worth $100m.

09/08 FO rejects Indian speculation of Pakistani involvement in Sheikh Hasina’s ouster

Spokesperson says such statements depict India's "disturbing obsession" with Pakistan.

08/08 Another overture

Engagement is the only way that mistrust between Islamabad and Delhi can be overcome.

07/08 Resolution on Kashmir supported by all but one lawmaker

PkMAP chief Meh­mood Khan Achakzai opposes resolution as he had not been allowed to move an amendment to the draft.

06/08 Rumpus in Senate as PTI protests Imran’s detention

House condemns India’s Aug 5 action in held Kashmir, Haniyeh’s murder; Shouting match between PTI & PML-N forces chair to adjourn session.

05/08 Youm-i-Istehsal Kashmir: PM Shehbaz urges India to ‘move to dispute resolution’ for lasting regional peace

Deputy PM Dar says campaign to "Indianise" occupied Kashmir in full swing; armed forces assail India's "deeply reprehensible" actions.

05/08 India ‘disregarded’ world laws through Aug 5 step: president

Leaders reaffirm pledge to extend all-out support for Kashmiris’ right to self-determination.

03/08 FO builds its case on India-held Kashmir before foreign diplomats

Foreign secretary details conditions in the disputed territory during a briefing for Islamabad-based foreign diplomats.

30/07 Frozen ties

Prospects are bleak for resumption of any formal dialogue between Pakistan and India.

29/07 Modi’s jingoism

When New Delhi feels that it is ready for peace, it is welcome to call Islamabad.

28/07 Early bath for swimmers Jehanara Nabi, Ahmed Durrani in Olympic deep water

Durrani finishes last, Nabi 26th in respective 200-metre freestyle heats in France as both fail to replicate even their national level performances.

27/07 US bill aims to boost India’s defence against Pakistan, China

Providing India with advanced weapons could constrain Pakistan's ability to respond to Indian aggression.

26/07 FO derides Modi’s ‘counter-productive’ anti-Pakistan remarks as ‘jingoism’ undermining peace

PM Modi says at the time of Kargil conflict, “India was trying for peace, Pakistan had once again showed its untrustable face".

26/07 Grit, gold and glory: Meet the Pakistani athletes going to the Paris 2024 Olympics

Flag-bearers Arshad Nadeem and Jehanara Nabi will be leading the contingent in Paris.

09/07 Indian army hunts for gunmen after 5 soldiers killed in occupied Kashmir

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh “deeply anguished”, says "counter-terrorist" operations are underway.

08/07 Eight killed in gun battles in India-held Kashmir: police

Inspector General says authorities in the disputed territory had “carried out two different operations” in villages in the Kulgam district.

03/07 Analysis: Potential thaw on the horizon in India trade ties?

Billions flowing between both nations through smuggling and ‘rerouting’ underscore potential benefits of normalising trade relations.

02/07 Pakistan, India exchange lists of detained citizens

FO reveals it had handed over a list of 254 Indian civilians and in its custody, including 43 civilian prisoners and 211 fishermen.

28/06 Positive feelers

New Delhi’s negotiators should adopt a less rigid stance if they are at all serious about regional peace.

26/06 India ‘investor’ of TTP, BLA nexus in Pakistan: Balochistan home minister

Ziaullah Langau says two main militant commanders arrested, shows video statement of one of them who was part of TTP.

26/06 Deputy PM Dar for ‘normalising’ ties with India

Says both countries owe it to the people of South Asia to prioritise cooperation over discord.

21/06 US ‘supports direct talks’ between India and Pakistan

State Dept spokesperson Matthew Miller also emphasises strong counterterrorism partnership with Pakistan.

20/06 FO asks India to implement UNSC resolutions on Kashmir

New Delhi rebuked for misleading international community about CPEC.

20/06 India leads Pakistan in nuclear arms for first time

SIPRI report reveals all nuclear powers are "modernising arsenals", deploying new N-capable weapon systems.

14/06 ‘Neutral’ Pakistan will skip Ukraine summit in Switzerland

Despite the invite to 160 countries, only about 90 are attending.

11/06 NDA, not BJP

It is worth focusing on regional variations that can help explain the overall outcome of India’s recent polls.

11/06 Is re-engagement possible?

There are many obstacles to a thaw in the frosty India-Pakistan relationship.

11/06 India wants to solve ‘issue of cross-border terrorism’ with Pakistan: FM Jaishankar

After assuming charge for 2nd term, Jaishankar says New Delhi will also focus on finding solutions to border issues with China.

10/06 PM Modi responds in kind to Sharif brothers’ felicitations on Indian election success

Says Indians "always stood for peace, security and progressive ideas" to Nawaz overture of replacing "hate with hope".

07/06 Analysis: Will internal politics sway Modi’s Pakistan policy?

Ex-envoy sees possibility of diplomatic ties being restored; Indian observers say China likely to become "biggest foreign challenge".

07/06 India returns 82-year-old villager who strayed across LoC

Munir Hussain had left his home in Poonch district to join his wife who was grazing cattle there, but went astray and set foot on India-occupied territory

06/06 A sobering election?

India should reach out to Pakistan, and the state should respond positively to any Indian overtures.

06/06 Weaker but still lethal

A third term for Modi could destroy India’s secular identity and democracy altogether.

05/06 New York prepares for India-Pakistan T20: ‘Super Bowl on steroids’

Security personnel from every level in the region working in conjunction in Nassau County.

04/06 What a third term for India’s Modi means for the world

The 73-year-old Hindu nationalist leader has been courted by the United States and European allies as a counterweight to China.

29/05 Pakistan committed to global peace: Foreign Office

Says nuclear policy focuses on minimum deterrence.

28/05 Indian delegation meets two prisoners in Adiala jail

Two senior officers from the Ministry of Interior were also present on the occasion.

25/05 FO rejects Indian SC order on held Kashmir

Says India has no right to make unilateral decisions on the status of disputed territory against the will of parties in the dispute — Kashmiris and Pakistan.

19/05 Trade with India suspended due to heavy duties, says Dar

In written reply to NA, deputy PM says "onus now on Delhi" to create environment conducive to dialogue.

18/05 FO slams Indian ‘hyper-nationalism’ for electoral gains

Urges India to allow Kashmiris to practise their right to self-determination as guaranteed by the UN Security Council’s resolutions.

15/05 Pakistan slams India’s jingoistic remarks

FO describes recurring anti-Pakistan rhe­t­oric from Indian leaders during the election campaign as indicative of an extremist mindset.

13/05 India’s illiberal election

The outlook for India-Pakistan relations is troubled if Modi returns to power.

13/05 Voting resumes with India-occupied Kashmir poised to oppose Modi

Rhetoric over religion, inequality sharpens as turnout so far shows significant decline compared to 2019.

04/05 Pakistan slams India’s cross-border assassination campaign

Ambassador Munir Akram highlights at UN General Assembly that India was also targeting Muslims, Christians, and other minorities within its borders.

03/05 Peace pipe and war

Pakistan is trapped between two options: crippling sanctions or prohibitive penalties, between an American devil and the deep Caspian Sea.

02/05 FO ‘categorically rejects’ ex-SAPM Shahzad Akbar’s claim regarding state involvement in acid attack

"It is not the policy of Pakistan to target its own nationals abroad," spokesperson says.

25/04 Ties with Tehran

Tomorrow, if ties between Washington and Beijing nosedive, and the US asks Pakistan to reconsider CPEC, will we comply?

24/04 Civility returns to NA on private members’ day

Law minister says Pakistan can’t agitate issue of India’s barrage on Ravi; finance czar calls for ‘tax culture’.

15/04 Man accused of killing Indian spy critically injured in Lahore gun attack

Masked men shoot Amir Tamba inside his home; IGP says claim of Indian involvement "premature".

13/04 Pakistan not added to list of ‘dangerous nations’, say UK officials

Indian media reports had wrongly reported that Pakistan was “off limits” for travel according to a UK government advisory.

12/04 Shahpurkandi Dam: India-Pakistan experts advocate cooperation for water security

Erum Sattar from Pakistan and Uttam Kumar Sinha from India discuss the Shahpurkandi dam's implications.

09/04 US calls upon Pakistan, India not to escalate tensions

Says it does not have "any comments on underlined allegations" of Indian agents carrying out killings in Pakistan.

07/04 Deadly campaign

By no means can India or any other hostile foreign actor act unilaterally within Pakistan’s frontiers, and arbitrarily take out individuals.

07/04 Govt’s economic measures show positive signs, claims Tarar

Dismisses political instability concerns, asserts increased business confidence in Pakistan.

05/04 Indian network of extra-territorial killings ‘global phenomenon’, needs coordinated response: FO

Statement comes after report says Indian govt ordered killings in Pakistan; India has denied the claims.

29/03 Bisham terror attack won’t impact CPEC, says FO

Spokesperson confirms proposal for revival of trade with India being reviewed.

25/03 Dar hopes PIA’s UK operations to resume soon

Says everything was done during the 16-month PDM government for the resumption of PIA flights.

24/03 Dar says Pakistan to examine trade situation with India

Foreign minister says he cannot give a "yes or no" answer as matter requires consultation.

22/03 Sailor martyred in operation against Indian fishermen in Pakistani waters

Fishing vessel continued to evade capture despite multiple warnings and instructions to stop and cooperate, statement says.

19/03 Terms of re-engagement

Regular communication is essential to manage tensions and minimise the risk of miscalculation.

17/03 India funding TTP through Afghan proxies, says envoy

PTI's Ali Mohammad Khan says Kabul be given an opportunity to make own decisions.

14/03 Pakistan registers strong protest against implementation of India’s ‘controversial’ citizenship law

Foreign Office spokesperson advises Indian authorities to “stop pre-choreographed targeting and systematic marginalisation of minorities”.

12/03 New Delhi moves to enforce contentious citizenship law

Opposition parties hit out at BJP govt for notifying rules of Citizenship (Amendment) Act weeks before polls.

10/03 PM agrees to seek India’s help to trace 14 boat capsize victims: MNA

PPP's Agha Rafiullah says there are "apprehension" that tidal waves may have taken missing fishermen to territorial limits of India.

08/03 FO flays efforts to portray ‘normalcy’ in held Kashmir

Modi embarks on first visit to disputed region in five years; takes pride in having revoked its special status.

03/03 Seizure of commercial consignment draws FO ire

Indian agencies confiscated goods on Karachi-bound ship.

23/02 Four unavoidable agendas

Defiance is writ large on the landscape — tribal, rural, urban, and metropolitan.

19/02 Pakistan prioritises water treaty amid political discord at UNSC meeting

Sees threat in India’s Chenab dam, urges arbitration.

11/02 Pakistani people are biggest Indian asset: Mani Shankar

Former Indian diplomat asks civil society to continue dialogues until awakening of govts.

01/02 Changing India

Hindutva’s sway is a harbinger of a belligerent approach globally.

31/01 Indian navy rescues 19 Pakistanis from Somali pirates

Frees Iranian fishing vessel hijacked by 11 pirates who took the crew hostage.

27/01 Pakistan reaches out to US over Indian role in killings

Senior diplomat says US, Canada contacted to share information with them, who had also been victims of India’s “transnational killings programme”.

27/01 Indian subterfuge

No foreign actor can be allowed to violate Pakistan’s territorial sovereignty by carrying out such illegal killings.

26/01 Pakistan asks UN to protect Muslim sites in India

Envoy Munir Akram condemns consecration of Ram temple on site of demolished Babri Masjid.

25/01 ‘Credible evidence’ of links between Indian agents and assassination of 2 Pakistanis: foreign secretary

"Indian agents used technology and safe havens on foreign soil to commit assassinations in Pakistan," says Syrus Qazi.

23/01 Challenging agenda

The next government faces an array of imposing foreign policy issues.

14/01 India protests UK diplomat’s visit to Azad Kashmir

Says British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott's visit infringed on India's “sovereignty and territorial integrity”.

01/01 Pakistan condemns Indian ban on another political party in held Kashmir

“India must remove the ban on all the political parties illegally outlawed in IIOJK," FO says.

29/12 Indian foreign ministry moves Pakistan to extradite Mumbai attacks suspect Hafiz Saeed

The Foreign Office had declined to comment on the matter when questioned a day ago.

24/12 Ties with India

The current situation does not augur well for regional peace.

16/12 FM Jilani writes to UN, OIC and EU on ‘illegality’ of Indian SC verdict for held Kashmir

Terms verdict a "breach of international law and relevant UNSC resolutions", calls on UNSC to ensure implementation of its resolutions on Kashmir dispute.

05/11 MISSILES AND MACHINATIONS: DEALING WITH INDIA’S THREAT

India’s development and modernisation of its nuclear arsenal, coupled with the BJP’s hostile attitude is greatly impacting Pakistan's detterence strategy and regional stability.

27/10 Alarm in border areas after ‘heavy Indian firing’

Firing began after a drone attempted to intrude into Pakistani territory, which was shot down by Pakistani forces, military sources say.

24/10 Cricketers who also win hearts

Much comment has been made about the current World Cup lacking the cheer and graciousness of previous outings.

16/10 Rogue nation

India cannot go around murdering people in other countries with impunity. There must be severe consequences imposed on it.

16/10 COMMENT: How rancorous fans marred World Cup’s ‘must-see’ clash

With aggressive chants and abuses, some Indian spectators made no efforts to conceal their derision for the Pakistani players.

14/10 Team director slams partisan atmosphere during India-Pakistan World Cup match

Mickey Arthur says match "didn't seem like an ICC event" but rather a BCCI one; head coach Grant Bradburn expresses similar sentiments.

10/10 Pakistan condemns Indian chief minister’s ‘irresponsible, provocative’ remarks on ‘taking back’ Sindh

FO spokesperson says such ideas are being peddled by individuals belonging to BJP-RSS to further their "divisive and parochial political agenda".

09/10 Situationer: Tormented by visa wait, Pakistanis cling to hope

Ex-ICC president Mani says if Pakistanis are not issued visas, PCB should recall team before India clash.

04/10 India’s spies infiltrated West long before Canada’s murder claim

Retired and serving Indian intelligence officials say RAW was galvanised to play a more assertive international role after the 2008 Mumbai attacks.

04/10 Kashmir is India’s ‘modern-day colonial project’, Pakistan tells UN

Munir Akram urges New Delhi to create conditions conducive to dialogue.

23/09 PM Kakar in US calls for world alliance to keep in check ‘rough behaviour’ of India

Compares Pakistan's "effective response" to Jaranwala riots with India's inaction on Manipur violence.

22/09 PM Kakar calls for countering all terrorists, including ‘Hindutva inspired extremists’, in UNGA address

"We are meeting at a tense and pivotal moment in history," premier says.

21/09 ‘Pakistan no stranger to Indian machinations’

Top diplomats welcome Western scrutiny of Delhi’s "subversive activities" on foreign soil; Erdogan raises Kashmir issue during UNGA speech.

20/09 US urges India to cooperate with Canada in Sikh leader’s murder probe

"We believe a fully transparent comprehensive investigation is the right approach," says US official; Canada, India issue travel warning.

19/09 Time for world to accept India is ‘rogue Hindutva terrorist state’: Bilawal on Sikh leader’s killing in Canada

"Pakistan should call on the international community to stand with the people of Canada and highlight the atrocities of the religio-fascist that is today's India," he says.

06/09 BCCI’s Jay Shah defends Asia Cup schedule, says teams showed concern over UAE heat

Says ODI matches in UAE could have "potentially led to player fatigue and an increased risk of injuries right before" the upcoming World Cup.

27/08 Top BCCI officials to visit Pakistan during Asia Cup

Indian media says it's understood that the president and vice-president have got board’s approval to accept Pakistan's invitation.

22/08 FO summons Indian charge d’affaires to protest elderly man’s killing in Kotli along LoC

Urges India side to investigate the incident and respect the 2003 ceasefire arrangement.

21/08 Elderly man killed after unprovoked firing by Indian army in Kotli along LoC: ISPR

"All necessary measures will be taken to protect the life and property of our citizens," says Pakistan Army.

18/08 India asked to free Kashmiri human rights defenders

FO says no Chinese harmed in Gwadar attack; calls on Delhi to ensure cricket team’s safety.

08/08 FO pins onus on India to ‘shun belligerence’

"We believe the ball is in India’s court to create an environment for peace and dialogue," FO spokesperson says.

06/08 Takes two to tango, Pakistan tells India

“There should be some resonance of reciprocity from New Delhi as well,” says Pakistan's US ambassador.

05/08 Road to peace

Pakistan and India will have to do the heavy lifting themselves if they are to achieve a breakthrough.

05/08 PM Shehbaz’s talks overture draws ‘usual’ Indian reply

Ministry spokesperson reiterates that "an environment free of terror and hostility is imperative" for normal relations.

03/08 US urges direct India, Pakistan talks

“As we have long said, we support direct dialogue between India and Pakistan on issues of concern," US State Dept spokesperson says.

01/08 ‘War not an option’: PM Shehbaz says ready to talk to ‘neighbour’ on serious matters

"God forbid if there is a nuclear flashpoint, who will live to tell what happened? So war is not an option," he asserts.

26/07 Pakistan condemns Indian defence minister’s ‘provocative’ remarks on crossing LoC

Counsels India to exercise "utmost caution", asserts Pakistan is "fully capable" of defending itself against any aggression.

17/07 Hiccups in SCO diplomacy

The failure of regional forums pushes states towards bilateral and multilateral engagement.

09/07 Asia Cup schedule to be finalised during ICC meeting

Dawn* has learnt that the ACC will also hold its meeting under BCCI president Jay Shah.

09/07 CAUGHT IN THE INDIA PAKISTAN CROSSFIRE

The India-Pakistan conflict’s human toll is tragic and ongoing, and the impact of this attrition on individuals caught in the crossfire is relentless.

09/07 Twitter ‘relocates’ users in GB to held Kashmir

No access to govt of Pakistan account; officials term claim ‘baseless’ despite dozens of reports to the contrary.

07/07 SCO anticlimax

All common problems can be confronted bilaterally and through the SCO, if India chooses to shun its rigidity.

06/07 International court declares itself competent to hear India-Pakistan dispute over power projects in held-Kashmir: FO

Dispute pertains to India’s construction of Kishanganga and Ratle projects on Jhelum River and Chenab River respectively in held Kashmir.

02/07 PM to virtually attend SCO summit on Modi’s invitation

Shehbaz, General Asim celebrate Eid with soldiers at border; FC salaries raised.

30/06 PM Shehbaz to attend July 4 SCO virtual summit on Modi’s invitation

Foreign Office says his participation “illustrates the high importance that Pakistan attaches to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation".

23/06 ‘Misleading, unwarranted’: Pakistan says US-India statement contrary to diplomatic norms

Khawaja Asif says Biden should consider facts before feting "butcher of Gujarat"; FM Bilawal says major powers should not make the issue of terrorism a victim of geopolitics.

23/06 To revive relations with India, Pakistan must put its own house in order first

Pakistan’s suspension of trade ties with India was a classic case of emotions trumping reason, arguably a sin in foreign affairs.

22/06 ACC board member brushes aside Zaka Ashraf’s rejection of Asia Cup hybrid model: report

The Hindustan Times quotes an ACC source as saying, "The Asia Cup model has been accepted by ACC and there would be no change."

22/06 Zaka Ashraf rejects hybrid model, wants entire Asia Cup to be staged in Pakistan

Says he will try having it reviewed on becoming PCB chairman; IPC minister says decisions taken by interim committee after June 19 have no status.

17/06 No problem with US, India partnership, provided it doesn’t come at Pakistan’s cost: Khawaja Asif

Says Islamabad should not be pushed into a place where "we have to make some very hard choices".

16/06 Interior ministry clears Pakistan’s trip to India for SAFF Cup

Directive says ministry has “no objection on participation of Pakistan football team in SAFF Championship”.

16/06 Stop confiscating Kashmiris’ properties, FO tells New Delhi

FO spokesperson says Indian agencies have "moved aggressively" to seize immovable properties of several Kashmiri activists.

14/06 Looking east

Pakistan can import much from India and at far cheaper rates than from anywhere else in the world.

28/05 CAN PAK-INDIA NUCLEAR DETERRENCE HOLD?

The nuclearisation of South Asia can be analysed from different angles.

21/05 ‘India can’t suppress Kashmiri voices’: FM Bilawal on upcoming G20 moot in held Kashmir

Says by taking such a step, "India's true face is coming forth in front of the world".

21/05 Indian troops kill AJK man

Deceased's family says he had left home to graze domestic livestock in the nearby forests along the unmarked dividing line.

20/05 India & Kashmir: two views

Is the ‘old principled’ or the ‘new pragmatic’ view more realistic?

08/05 Goa takeaways

It appeared as if Jaishankar was speaking as the spokesman for the BJP instead of the Indian government

07/05 Bilawal, Jaishankar’s exchange termed ‘normal’ for current state of relationship

US scholar Michael Kugelman notes that FM Bilawal appears to have accomplished what Islamabad sought.

05/05 From terrorism to handshake with Indian FM: Key takeaways from Bilawal’s interview in Goa

FM makes it clear that while Pakistan is willing to address India's concerns regarding terrorism, it expects the same from New Delhi.

04/05 FM Bilawal meets Russian counterpart on sidelines of SCO meeting in India

Both dignitaries gave assurances of deepening cooperation on food security and energy, says FO.

04/05 Pak-India trade makes ‘economic sense’ but can’t be viewed in isolation, Qureshi tells Indian media

Says FM Bilawal's visit to Goa for SCO meeting is "important" and should go ahead by all means.

04/05 SCO meet-up

The SCO has great potential to bring geopolitical rivals together for the common good.

03/05 Are Pakistan-India relations doomed forever?

Enmity does not require permission, but friendship is by mutual consent — something that both India and Pakistan have consistently lacked for the last several decades.

03/05 FO asked to expose plot behind G20 moot in held Kashmir

President Alvi asks Ministry of Foreign Affairs to intensify its efforts to expose India’s nefarious designs.

24/04 ‘Shanghai spirit’

How far India wishes to stand with the region is yet to be seen.

20/04 FM Bilawal to attend Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meeting in India next month: FO

Says the foreign minister will lead a delegation to Goa in May.

16/04 Ex-IIOJK governor’s revelations on Pulwama attack vindicate Pakistan: FO

“It is time India be held accountable for the actions that imperiled regional peace in the aftermath of the Pulwama attack," FO says.

05/04 FO says UK minister’s ‘xenophobic’ remarks on Pakistani men paint ‘misleading’ picture

Spokesperson says UK home secretary has "erroneously branded criminal behaviour of some individuals as representation of entire community".

27/02 Timeline: Events of the Feb 2019 Pak-India aerial combat

What were the events that brought India and Pakistan to the brink of war in 2019?

01/02 Pakistan-born Aussie batter Usman Khawaja’s India visa belatedly issued ahead of Test tour

India’s high commissioner to Australia says the visa has been “issued and collected from our Consulate General in Melbourne”.

26/01 No backchannel diplomacy between Pakistan and India: Khar

Says the cross-border hostility from India is "of a unique type" today.

17/01 Negotiations with India not possible until reversal of ‘illegal action’ on occupied Kashmir, PMO clarifies

Clarification comes after PM Shehbaz said he was open to hold talks with Indian counterpart Modi.

17/01 PM asks UAE to facilitate talks on India-held Kashmir

In interview with Al Arabiya, Shehbaz tells Modi "let us sit down on the table and have serious, sincere talks".

01/01 Pakistan, India exchange lists of nuclear facilities and prisoners as part of new year tradition

Pakistan requests early release, repatriation of its 51 civilian prisoners, 94 fishermen.