Reasonably attractive news coming from Pakistan, India: US Prez
Hanoi: President Donald Trump Thursday voiced confidence that the hostilities between India and Pakistan would end soon, saying he has some “reasonably decent” news with the US involved in trying to help reduce tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. In his opening statement at a crowded press conference at the end of his second summit […]
Deeply concerned over escalating tensions: UN chief Guterres
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is following with “deep concern” the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, calling on both sides to urgently take steps for a “meaningful mutual engagement”. In the wake of the Pulwama terror attack by the Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), tensions have escalated between India and Pakistan. India carried […]
No option other than to hold talks with Pak, says Sidhu
Chandigarh: Punjab minister Navjot Singh Sidhu Thursday insisted that dialogue and diplomatic pressure will count for in seeking a long-term solution to terror outfits operating across the border, amid strain in India-Pakistan ties in the aftermath of the Pulwama terror attack and subsequent developments. “I stand by my conviction that dialogue and diplomatic pressure will […]
No fresh attacks on Kashmiris since Feb 22, Centre to SC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court Wednesday took note of the Centre’s submissions that no fresh violence against Kashmiris has been reported since February 22, the day when the apex court took cognisance of a PIL on the issue. The court on February 22 directed chief secretaries and DGPs of 11 states to take “prompt” and […]
Will boycott OIC meeting if Swaraj participates: Pak
Islamabad/Dubai: Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Wednesday threatened to boycott a meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) scheduled for this week in the UAE if India’s External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj participates in the event. Swaraj has been invited as a “guest of honour” at the inaugural session of the OIC […]
Pakistan does not want war with India, says Qureshi
Islamabad: Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said on Wednesday that his country does not want a war and asked India to come to the table to resolve all outstanding issues. “Today’s strike demonstrates our right, will and Capability to defend ourselves. We do not want war. We hope India will come to the table […]
India says it is concerned over safety of missing pilot
New Delhi: With Pakistan on Wednesday claiming that it has captured the missing pilot of the downed IAF plane, leaders of various parties expressed concern over the well-being of the officer and voiced hope that he will return soon. India has said it is ascertaining Pakistan’s claim after the Pakistan Army released a 46-second video […]
Top security, intel officials meet at PMO: PM briefed
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Wednesday briefed about the latest security situation following violation of Indian airspace by Pakistani fighter jets in Jammu and Kashmir, sources said. Top security and intelligence officials were in a huddle earlier in the day at the prime minister’s office in the wake of fresh developments that […]
Railways issue security alert
New Delhi: Indian Railways has issued a security alert across its network in view of the escalating tension with Pakistan, a senior official of the Railway Protection Force said Wednesday. Security has been beefed up on board all trains operating in border areas and on railway premises, he said. “We have issued an alert to […]
