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Pakistan PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi (Photo: AP)

Sacrifices in anti-terror fight won’t go waste, Pak PM

More than 140 lives, mostly young children were lost as extremists belonging to a banned outfit stormed Peshawar APS.

17 Dec 2017 6:01 AM

The remarks by Husain Haqqani, Pakistan's former Ambassador to the US, came as several American experts highlighted the role of the Army in the country's decision. (Photo: ANI)

Pakistan army arsonist in Afghanistan: Former top diplomat

Haqqani said Pakistan was an ally of convenience during the Cold War, but Pakistan's main objective is to compete with India.

15 Dec 2017 1:52 PM

Pakistan’s former military ruler Pervez Musharraf (Photo: AFP)

Musharraf’s futile gesture

Musharraf, the man behind the Kargil conflict, has praised LeT’s terrorist actions in Kashmir, hoping to win wider public approval.

02 Dec 2017 4:31 AM

The Pakistan Army DGMO, who had requested for the conversation that lasted about 20 minutes, however alleged that the Indian Army had resorted in unprovoked firing.

‘There’s disconnect between Pakistan Army HQ, troops’

A.K. Bhatt however told his Pakistani counterpart that the Indian Army was only engaging in retaliatory firing in response to the Pak firing.

19 Nov 2017 7:07 AM

'Pakistan Army initiated unprovoked and indiscriminate firing of small arms, automatics and mortars', a defence spokesperson said. (Photo: File | Representational)

J&K: Pak army initiates indiscriminate firing along LoC, India retaliates heavily

Pakistani troops opened fire on areas along the LoC from 0815 hours in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir.

15 Nov 2017 3:52 PM

Responding to Pakistani DGMO's accusation that the Indian security forces was resorting to unprovoked firing along the LoC Indian DGMO said the support provided to terrorists by the Pakistan Army was the prime reason for any 'collateral damage'. (Photo: File | AFP)

DGMO warns Pakistan over terror

Indian DGMO reiterated that armed terrorists infiltrate from Pak, cross the LoC and target Indian Army posts with heavy calibre weapons.

31 Oct 2017 12:57 AM

Indian soldier who strayed into Pakistan found guilty

Chavan, who spent 113 days in Pakistan’s captivity, can appeal against his sentence awarded by an army court

27 Oct 2017 1:43 AM

Stories from the sand dunes

Explore the stark and vibrant beauty of the Thar desert.

21 Oct 2017 2:30 AM

Jamat-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Saeed (Photo: AP)

Meaningless gesture by Pak

For the all-powerful Pakistan Army, which runs the anti-India jihad, the JuD leader appears to have attained totemic status.

19 Oct 2017 2:42 AM

Armed forces personnel approach the site of encounter. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

BSF retaliates indiscriminate firing by Pak in J&K's Ramgarh sector

No injuries or damages have been reported.

21 Sep 2017 11:32 AM

The Indian Army has been retaliating efficiently and effectively. (Photo: Representational Image/File)

J&K: Pakistan violates ceasefire in Poonch

Earlier, Pakistan violated the ceasefire in the Naushera sector of Rajouri on August 31 at 10:30 am.

03 Sep 2017 9:22 AM

Pakistani Wing Commander Bilal (left) presents sweets to BSF Commandant Sudeep on Pakistan’s Independence Day at the Wagah border. (Photo: PTI)

Low-key celebrations at Pak mission

Ex-Pak high commissioner Abdul Basit dedicated I-Day celebrations to ‘azadi’ of Kashmir last year.

15 Aug 2017 1:00 AM

Will Nawaz, the unburied lion, extract his revenge?

Imran Khan once boasted that he had been offered the prime minister-ship by Gen Musharraf.

11 Aug 2017 12:16 AM

A huge crowd of protesters had converged on the spot after which the cow vigilantes started thrashing those slaughtering the buffalo. (Photo: ANI)

The perils of hyper-nationalism

The armed forces are the very last bastion of the country’s composite identity and its national integrity.

25 Jul 2017 1:37 AM

The Mi-17 is widely used across the world due to its reliability and ability to operate in all climates and could be used by the provincial government to transport cargo or passengers or as an emergency response aircraft. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

Russian firm delivers another Mi-171E convertible helicopter to Pak

Russian Helicopters has sold Mi-171E helicopters to several countries, including China.

24 Jul 2017 9:24 AM

Union Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu (Photo: PTI)

Venkaiah Naidu warns Pakistan over terror, recalls 1971 war

Naidu had resigned from both the Cabinet and the party to contest the vice-presidential polls.

24 Jul 2017 12:49 AM

Schools in the border area of Manajote and Balakote belts and also Poonch have been closed. (Photo: File)

J&K: Pak army targets civilians in 4 LoC sectors, Indian Army retaliates

The Pak army had initiated unprovoked firing on Indian Army posts in Rajouri, Poonch and Baramulla districts on Monday.

18 Jul 2017 7:30 PM

Director General of Military Operations AK Bhatt. (Photo: File/PTI)

We reserve right to retaliate: India to Pak on LoC ceasefire violations

DGMO Lt Gen AK Bhatt also told his Pakistani counterpart that the Indian Army was sincere about maintaining peace on the LoC.

17 Jul 2017 5:10 PM

Army spokesman Major General Asif Ghafoor said the vehicle was targeted as it was moving along the Neelum river in Athmuqam town, 73 kilometres from Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Pak army says 4 soldiers drown in Indian forces' firing along LoC

Earlier, Major General Asif Ghafoor alleged at a press briefing that ceasefire violations by India along the LoC were the highest in 2017.

17 Jul 2017 12:59 PM

An Indian paramilitary soldier guards at a check point during a strike in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir. (Photo: AP)

J&K: Army jawan, 9-yr-old girl killed as Pak violates ceasefire in Rajouri, Poonch

On June 29, two Indian Army jawans were injured when the Pakistani troops initiated firing along the LOC in Poonch.

17 Jul 2017 10:48 AM

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