Pakistan

India, Bahrain call on global community to reject use of terrorism against other countries

9:05 pm August 25, 2019

Manama: In a veiled attack on Pakistan, India and Bahrain on Sunday called on the international community to reject the use of terrorism against other countries as both sides agreed to further enhance cooperation in the field of security and counter-terrorism. A joint statement, issued after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with King Hamad […]

US Congressional Caucus to convene hearing on Kashmir

Restrictions lifted in most areas of Kashmir Valley

4:25 pm August 24, 2019

Srinagar: Restrictions were lifted in most areas of Kashmir on Saturday, a day after strict curbs on the movement of people were imposed in the valley in view of the Friday prayers and the proposed march of separatists to the local United Nations military observer group office. Officials said people were allowed to move freely […]

US, UN & EU welcome India, Pakistan ceasefire agreement

US working on two-prong strategy to ease Indo-Pak tensions over Kashmir issue: Senior officials

3:34 pm August 24, 2019

Washington: The US is working on a two-pronged strategy to defuse fresh tensions between India and Pakistan after New Delhi revoked the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, senior officials from the Trump administration here said. The first strategy is to exert pressure on Pakistan to refrain it from indulging in any cross-border infiltration or […]

Pakistani Parliament debates whether to expel French envoy

Pakistan will no longer seek talks with India: PM Khan

8:39 pm August 22, 2019

Islamabad/New York : Pakistan will no longer seek dialogue with India as it has repeatedly rebuffed peace overtures, Prime Minister Imran Khan said, a charge rejected by New Delhi which has repeatedly asked Islamabad to take “credible” action against terror groups to resume the talks. Stepping up his criticism of India after it revoked Jammu […]

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US seeking balancing act in South Asia over Kashmir: Report

2:55 pm August 22, 2019

Washington: The US is seeking a balancing act in South Asia after India revoked the special status of Jammu and Kashmir and divided it into two Union Territories, according to a congressional report which said President Donald Trump’s offer to “mediate” on the issue may have contributed to the timing of New Delhi’s moves. According […]