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Pakistan is rattled by the Indian government's move to strip the special status accorded to Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 and has found itself completely isolated despite desperate attempts aimed at internationalising the issue. (Photo: ANI)

'Kashmir Solidarity Hour' in Pakistan: A damp squib

The failure of the protests has left Pakistan red-faced even as it continues its pursuit of raking up the issue in international foras.

30 Aug 2019 6:13 PM

Jagjit Kaur, 19, is the daughter of Bhagwan Singh, a 'granthi' (priest) of Gurudwara Tambu Sahib and was converted to Islam at gunpoint. (Photo: ANI)

After Sikh girl's forced conversion in Lahore, Punjab CM Captain Amarinder urges Pak PM to take action

The CM has also requested External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to take up issue with his Pakistani counterpart at the earliest.

30 Aug 2019 2:37 PM

Foreign ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar. (Photo: File)

They must behave like normal neighbours: Centre after Pak's letter to UN on J&K

Kumar said the government had received information on infiltration by terrorists from Pakistan.

30 Aug 2019 9:10 AM

Pakistan has said a meeting on the opening of the Kartarpur Corridor would be held on Friday at the Zero Point, even as the country remains locked in a diplomatic tussle with India over the repeal of Article 370 and the restrictions imposed in Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: File)

Kartarpur Corridor meet today even as Pak ramps up pressure with missile test

The announcement of a technical meet also came on a day when Pakistan successfully launched surface-to-surface ballistic missile 'Ghaznavi'.

30 Aug 2019 8:52 AM

‘We continue to support direct dialogue between India and Pakistan on Kashmir and other issues of concern,’ the US spokesperson added. (Photo: PTI)

‘We urge respect for human rights, compliance with legal procedures’: US on J&K issues

In a subtle warning to Pakistan, US spokesperson also highlighted need to ‘prevent cross-border terrorism’.

29 Aug 2019 8:44 PM

'We strongly condemn the recent statements by Pakistani leadership on matters internal to India. These are very irresponsible statements,' said MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar. (Photo: ANI)

'Irresponsible' remarks by Pakistan: MEA condemns comments on internal issues

'Not even in one incident any hospital has reported shortage of drug or of any disposable item,' Kumar said.

29 Aug 2019 4:47 PM

Talking about Prime Minister's statement at G7, Shiv Sena stated, ‘By saying this, Prime Minister Modi has given a message to the entire world, including Pakistan. Outsiders people should not intervene in matters pertaining to India.’ (Photo: ANI)

Shiv Sena calls for PoK's liberation like Bangladesh

Sena’s mouthpiece, Saamana asserted that like India in 1965 helped liberate, create Bangladesh, it should take action now and free PoK.

29 Aug 2019 2:21 PM

Pakistan had fully closed its airspace in February after an Indian Air Force strike on a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terror camp in Balakot. (Photo: ANI)

On blocking airspace for India, 2 top Pakistan ministers talk in different voices

‘Decision to this effect will be taken after due consideration, looking into each, every aspect of the move through consultation,’ he said.

29 Aug 2019 2:11 PM

Power cuts and scheduled outages, known as load shedding, in urban areas, however, have been reduced from about 12 hours a day previously to only occasional outages now. (Photo: ANI)

Power cut scare at Pakistan PM Imran Khan’s office over non-payment of electricity bills

The Imran Khan's secretariat owes electricity bills worth 41 lakh Pakistani Rupees to the Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESC).

29 Aug 2019 2:03 PM

Ghafoor said the ballistic missile is capable of delivering ‘multiple types of warheads’ up to a distance of 290 km. (Photo: video screengrab | @OfficialDGISPR)

Pakistan Army tests surface-to-surface ballistic missile with 290 km range, calls its ‘successful’

Pak's prez Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan conveyed their appreciation to the team, and congratulated the nation on the feat.

29 Aug 2019 1:29 PM

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that a decision on shutting down its airspace for India will be taken after due consideration and looking into every aspect of the move through consultation with Prime Minister Imran Khan. (Representational Image)

After consultation, Imran Khan will take decision on shutting down airspace for India: Pak FM

Qureshi's response comes amid reports that Pakistan is planning to shut down its airspace for India.

29 Aug 2019 12:52 PM

Enhanced vigil and patrolling in the area is underway. (Photo: File)

Gujarat on high alert after reports of Pakistani militants trying to infiltrate

The Border Security Force and Indian Coast Guard along with other security agencies are keeping a close vigil.

29 Aug 2019 12:32 PM

Addressing a DRDO event here, Rajnath Singh asked how can India talk to Pakistan when it keeps trying to destabilise India using terror. (Photo: File)

No country is with Pakistan on current issue: Rajnath Singh

Pakistan should focus on addressing human rights violations and atrocities in Pakistan occupied Kashmir, the Union minister said.

29 Aug 2019 12:20 PM

The US, he said, doesn't want Afghanistan to be a sanctuary from which the homeland, the American people and its allies can be threatened. (Photo: AP)

Too early to talk about US' counterterrorism presence in Afghanistan

The operational environment would 'clearly change in the wake of a negotiation'.

29 Aug 2019 11:46 AM

Pak EAM Qureshi writes to UNSC seeking increase in Military Observers

The Pakistani leader's communications come in the wake of the abrogation of Article 370 in India.

29 Aug 2019 8:04 AM

Reiterating the government's stand that Kashmir is India's internal issue, he accused Pakistan of funding and training terrorists. (Photo: File)

VP Venkaiah Naidu warns Pakistan of 'befitting reply' in event of attack

His remarks come amid tension between India and Pakistan after the government ended special status for Jammu and Kashmir.

28 Aug 2019 5:01 PM

Jammu and Kashmir Director of Information and Public Relations Sehrish Asgar said primary and middle schools are open in the Kashmir Valley and attendance in schools has increased in past few days. (Photo: ANI)

Jammu and Kashmir high schools to reopen today

Director of Education Malik's statement came day after Army chief said Pakistan could instigate violence in Union Territories.

28 Aug 2019 9:02 AM

Pak PM Imran Khan considering complete closure of airspace to India

A Pak minister tweeted, 'complete ban on use of Pak land routes for Indian trade to Afghanistan was also suggested in cabinet.'

27 Aug 2019 8:00 PM

Recently intelligence inputs had suggested that JeM has deployed a team of around 12 Afghan jihadis in the Leepa Valley. Terrorist may try to carry out BAT action against Indian targets. (Representational Image)

Pakistan deploys over 100 SSG commandos along LoC, Indian Army watching closely

The Indian agencies have also seen the deployment of Pakistani commandos near the Sir Creek area in the Pakistani territory.

27 Aug 2019 6:31 PM

China's Central Military Commission Vice-Chairman Xu Qiliang visited the Pakistan Army's General Headquarters in Rawalpindi with a high-level delegation on Monday and held a one-on-one meeting with Pakistan's Army chief Qamar Javed Bajwa. (Photo: File)

Pak army chief meets top chinese general, discusses Kashmir situation

Pakistan and China have signed an MoU for the enhancement of defence cooperation and capacity building of the Pakistani army.

27 Aug 2019 3:01 PM

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