Pakistan

PAK - Ivy League of terrorists, arsonist disguised as fire-fighter: Indian diplomats mince no words at UNGA [Watch]

Almost each time at the UNGA, these diplomats have called out Pakistan's role in harbouring, aiding and nurturing terrorists in its backyard.

Sep 27, 2021

Pakistan grabs classified Afghan documents, Planes fly back from Kabul with bags

The documents were apparently taken from Kabul by the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), the intelligence agency of Pakistan

Sep 11, 2021

Afghanistan students in Bengaluru protest against Pakistan

Afghanistan students in Bengaluru protest against Taliban and Pakistan

Hundreds of students from Afghanistan staged a protest against Pakistan near Town Hall on Wednesday, raised slogans against it for helping the Taliban to capture Panjshir province.

Sep 9, 2021

New Delhi holds series of talks with top visiting officials from US and Russia; Takes stock of Afghan situation

Russia's Security Council Secretary Nikolay Patrushev discussed the Afghan situation with Foreign Minister S Jaishankar and NSA Ajit Doval. Russian Embassy, is among the few still functional in Kabul

Sep 8, 2021

Amrullah Saleh emerges to declare himself Afghan 'legitimate caretaker President'

ISI in charge of Afghanistan as a colonial power, says Amrullah Saleh

Former Afghanistan Vice President Amrullah Saleh has said the Taliban are being micro-managed by Pakistan's notorious intelligence agency, the ISI.

Sep 6, 2021

BBC shuts down scholar for saying Pak supports Taliban; Comes under fire

The BBC has come under fire after the network shot down C. Christine Fair, a scholar on South Asia, for speaking about Pakistan's jihad policy in Afghanistan during a programme.

Sep 6, 2021

BJP smells PAK's nefarious design in declaring official mourning over Geelani's death [Details]

Chief spokesman of J&K BJP Sunil Sethi said that the passing away of Syed Geelani, who was a symbol of separatism and pro-Pak rhetoric in Kashmir for several decades, is likely to bring lasting peace.

Sep 2, 2021

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Bloody clashes among tribes becomes routine affair in Pakistan; lack of governance make matters worse [details]

Due to the easy availability of sophisticated weapons, bloody clashes among different communities on petty issues have become a routine affair in different areas of Pakistan.

Aug 27, 2021

Pak, India should sit together to resolve outstanding issues: Taliban

In his first comments on Kashmir, Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid has said that Pakistan and India should sit together to resolve all their outstanding issues because both are neighbours and their interests are linked to each other.

Aug 27, 2021

Pentagon spokesperson ducks question on exerting pressure on Pakistan over Taliban issue

Kirby was addressing a press conference where; the Pentagon spokesperson was asked on 'pressuring Pakistan to attain a durable peace in Afghanistan'

Aug 10, 2021

India left out of Afghan troika talks; Russia cites New Delhi's "lack of influence" over Taliban

As the Taliban's attack in Afghanistan continues, Russia has increased its efforts to reach out to all important parties in the country's war-torn conflict in order to cease the violence and advance the Afghan peace process.

Aug 6, 2021

Over 12,600 enemy properties left behind by Chinese, Pakistani nationals; govt tells RS [details]

The government of India also said that movable properties worth Rs 2,706.91 crore had been sold and the proceeds were put in the consolidated fund of the India account.

Aug 5, 2021

West PAK refugees finally start living dignified life; Article 35A had denied citizenship for 74 years [details]

To defend the decision to abrogate Article 370, 35-A, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had highlighted discrimination meted out to these refugees in his speech.

Aug 4, 2021

PAK violated ceasefire agreement six times after pact; highest in 2020 [details]

Till June this year, a total of 664 ceasefire violations were done by Pakistan. In the last four-and-a-half years, the year 2020 has seen the highest ceasefire violations.

Aug 4, 2021

Renwoned mountaineer Ali Sadpara's son discovers father's body on K2 [details inside]

Late Ali Sadpara, a prominent mountaineer who went missing with two others on their winter summit attempt on the mighty K2, was discovered dead by his son Sajid Ali Sadpara.

Jul 30, 2021

Taliban inches closer to Kabul: Afghan Army Chief postpones official visit to India [details]

It is to be noted that General MM Naravane, Ahmadzai's Indian equivalent, was set to meet with him, as well as National Security Adviser Ajit Doval including other top security brass.

Jul 26, 2021

Sania Mirza, husband Shoaib granted Golden Visa by UAE govt

Sania Mirza, an Indian tennis star, and her husband, Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik, have been granted a 10-year UAE Golden Visa. The UAE government introduced the Golden Visa in 2019 as a new mechanism for long-term residency visas.

Jul 20, 2021

Afghan envoy's daughter tortured in Islamabad

Afghan Ambassador to Pakistan recalled after his daughter's abduction in Islamabad

Afghanistan on Sunday called back its ambassador and senior diplomats from Pakistan after the brief "kidnapping" of the Afghan envoy's daughter in Islamabad.

Jul 19, 2021

Kalim Bahadur, RIP: End of an era of Pakistan specialists in India

With the passing away of Prof Kalim Bahadur, an era seems to have come to an end, writes Amitabh Mattoo. His tribute is being republished on the occasion of the first death anniversary of Prof Bahadur on July 20.

Jul 18, 2021

Caste, ethnic divide prevails over emotive issues in PoJK elections [details]

Instead of giving importance to emotional issues, the first choice of a majority of voters in PoJK is candidates of their own 'Biradari'.