Soldier accused of murder takes refuge in Jammu
Lucknow: A police team has been sent to Jammu to nab an Army soldier who is one of the accused in the murder of a police inspector during mob violence in Bulandshahr, a senior police officer said Friday. IG Crime S K Bhagat said five more arrests have been made in connection with Inspector Subodh […]
Pakistan’s plea for an IMF bailout may get delayed: Report
Islamabad: Cash-strapped Pakistan’s quest for a USD 8 billion IMF bailout package by January 15 may not realise as the global lender wants the government to adopt tougher measures to address the external sector imbalances before sending the country’s case to its Executive Board, a media report said Friday. Pakistan is seeking USD 8 billion […]
We are nobody’s ‘hired gun’: PM Khan to US
Says my non agreement with US policies does not make me anti-US
Islamabad: Pakistan is keen to have a “proper relationship” with the US similar to Islamabad’s all-weather ties with China rather than being humiliated and treated like a “hired gun”, Prime Minister Imran Khan has said. The ties between Washington and Islamabad strained, especially after President Donald Trump, while announcing his Afghanistan and South Asia policy […]
Army pays tribute to slain jawan
Srinagar: The Army Friday paid tribute to Gunner Rajesh Kumar, who was killed in cross border fire in Macchil sector of north Kashmir. General Officer Commanding of Chinar Corps Lt Gen A K Bhatt led all ranks in paying homage to Kumar on behalf of the nation, an official said. Representatives from other security agencies […]
Surrendered militant among 3 drug smugglers held
Jammu: Three alleged drug smugglers, including a surrendered militant, were arrested on Friday with heroin worth at least rupees four crore in the international market, police said. The accused were identified as Ali Mohmmad alais Ishaq, a former member of Al-Barq terror outfit, Sohial Ahmed and Pradeep Kumar, they said. Three members of an inter-state […]
Farooq advises Modi to be tolerant like Vajpayee
Says under BJP's rule India will disintegrate in many pieces
Jammu: Fire brand National Conference leader, Farooq Abdullah Thursday had a piece of advice for Prime Minister Narendra Modi – be tolerant like Atal Bihari Vajpayee to ensure acceptance by all people. Speaking at an event here, the National Conference patriarch also accused the BJP of following a divisive agenda. “When (Jawaharlal) Nehru unfurled the […]
Kartarpur corridor, Kashmir not linked: Pak official
Islamabad: Pakistan said Thursday that the “core issue” of Kashmir with India will not be put on the back burner after Islamabad opened the Kartarpur border for Sikh pilgrims. Foreign Office spokesperson Mohammad Faisal said that the corridor would be completed before the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev next year. On November 28, […]
Trade between India, Pak can touch 37 billion dollars per year: Report
Islamabad: The trade between India and Pakistan can go up to USD 37 billion from the current USD 2 billion if the two neighbours tear down artificial barriers like trust deficit besides complicated and non-transparent non-tariff measures, according to a World Bank report. The report titled ‘Glass Half Full: Promise of Regional Trade in South […]