Pakistan reserves right to retaliate: Pak foreign minister after India strikes again
5 years, 10 months ago

Pakistan reserves right to retaliate: Pak foreign minister after India strikes again

India Today  

Pakistan foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has confirmed that Indian Air Force jets crossed the Line of Control today. Minister of Foreign Affairs Shah Mahmood Qureshi talks to Samaa News after the violation of LOC by Indian Air Force @SMQureshiPTI Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi warned India not to challenge Pakistan. pic.twitter.com/mobpNBTgtO PTI February 26, 2019 Pakistan termed the airstrike by Indian Air Force as a breach of Line of Control and said this was a "grave aggression". Shah Mahmood Qureshi said after the airstrikes by the Indian Air Force, Pakistan now reserves the right to give an appropriate reply.

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Pakistani Army panics after PM Modi's stern message on terrorism, deploys additional troops to border
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistani Army panics after PM Modi's stern message on terrorism, deploys additional troops to border

India TV News  

Islamabad: An state of apparent panic has spread across Pakistan after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's stern message to "patrons of terrorism" in the neighbouring country on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas on Friday. Pakistani soldiers seen with terrorists Currently, Indian security agencies have credible information that terrorists have amassed, along with Pakistani Army officials and members of the Special …

Pakistan criticises Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s LoC crossing remarks
1 year, 5 months ago

Pakistan criticises Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s LoC crossing remarks

Live Mint  

Pakistan has criticised Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's remarks that India is ready to cross the Line of Control to maintain its honour and dignity, saying the is a threat to regional peace and stability. Speaking at the Kargil War Memorial in Ladakh's Drass town on the occasion of the 24th Kargil Vijay Diwas on Wednesday, Singh said no compromise will …

Terror industry is thriving in Pakistan 14 years after 26/11
2 years, 1 month ago

Terror industry is thriving in Pakistan 14 years after 26/11

Hindustan Times  

At the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit earlier this month, external affairs minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar summarily dismissed a question on possible India-Pakistan dialogue by saying that India was ready for dialogue once Pakistan ceases to export terror. It is to the credit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that India has gotten out of the vicious cycle of terror-talks with Pakistan, where …

Backchannel talk between India, Pakistan was on before Balakot air strikes, says book
3 years, 4 months ago

Backchannel talk between India, Pakistan was on before Balakot air strikes, says book

The Hindu  

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and the Research and Analysis Wing exchanged messages with top Pakistani Inter-Services Intelligence officials as part of a unique back channel connection between the two countries that involved two foreign journalists Adrian Levy and Cathy Scott-Clark in 2018-2019, including after the Pulwama attack, according to a new book by the journalists that quotes the NSA …

To keep peace on LoC, India and Pakistan to abide by ceasefire agreement
3 years, 10 months ago

To keep peace on LoC, India and Pakistan to abide by ceasefire agreement

India Today  

In a big development, the Defence Ministry said on Thursday that India and Pakistan armies have agreed to cease firing along the Line of Control from midnight of February 24-25. The Director Generals of Military Operations of the two countries agreed to observe ceasefire “in the interest of achieving mutually beneficial and sustainable peace along the borders." “The two sides …

'Record 4,052 Ceasefire Violations by Pakistan During January-November 2020, Highest in 17 Years'
4 years ago

'Record 4,052 Ceasefire Violations by Pakistan During January-November 2020, Highest in 17 Years'

News 18  

A total of 4,052 ceasefire violations by Pakistan along the Line of Control were reported during January-November 2020, highest in the last 17 years, said a report released by Ministry of External Effairs. Pakistani foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, in a press conference in Dubai recently, accused India of preparing for another surgical strike on Pakistan. During his India bashing …

India planning another surgical strike against us: Pak Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi
4 years ago

India planning another surgical strike against us: Pak Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi

India TV News  

Pakistan seems to be still reeling from the impact of Indian Army's 2016 'surgical strike' on terror launch pads across the Line of Control. Speaking during a press conference in Abu Dhabi on Friday, Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said he has 'credible' information that India was planning another surgical strike. that India is planning a surgical strike against …

Opinion | Modi’s courage has changed how we respond to Pakistan terror attacks
4 years, 1 month ago

Opinion | Modi’s courage has changed how we respond to Pakistan terror attacks

India TV News  

Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed wanted to carry out “something big” on the anniversary of 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks by sending four terrorists with a huge cache of weapons and grenades from Jammu border. On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a top-level meeting of security and intelligence officials and then tweeted: “Neutralising of 4 terrorists belonging to Pakistan-based terrorist organization …

Pakiastani Forces Continue to Provide Supporting Cover Fire to Infiltrators, Says MEA
4 years, 1 month ago

Pakiastani Forces Continue to Provide Supporting Cover Fire to Infiltrators, Says MEA

News 18  

Hitting out at Pakistan, India on Thursday said that despite repeated calls for restraint and adherence to the ceasefire understanding of 2003, Pakistani forces continue to provide supporting cover fire to infiltrators. Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said the incessant infiltration of terrorists and induction of weapons to fuel terror activities continues unabated. "Despite repeated calls for restraint …

General Bajwa’s ’legs were shaking’ after Qureshi said India was about to attack
4 years, 2 months ago

General Bajwa’s ’legs were shaking’ after Qureshi said India was about to attack

Live Mint  

Pakistan army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa's "legs were shaking" during a meeting in February last year when that country's foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi told parliamentary leaders that India was about to attack, a news report quoted a Pakistani lawmaker as saying. The lawmaker, Ayaz Sadiq of Pakistan Muslim League-N, was recounting the events of a February 2019 meeting …

Pakistan knew we could wipe out their bases, says ex-IAF chief on Abhinandan release, BJP chief hits out at Congress
4 years, 2 months ago

Pakistan knew we could wipe out their bases, says ex-IAF chief on Abhinandan release, BJP chief hits out at Congress

India Today  

After a Pakistani MP claimed that the Imran Khan government was dreading an attack by India following the capture of IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman, former IAF chief BS Dhanoa said the Indian air force could have wiped out the forward brigades of Pakistan. Pakistan Muslim League-N leader Ayaz Sadiq said that Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi had in an important …

Bajwa's legs shook, Pakistan dreaded India would attack if Abhinandan not released: Pak MP
4 years, 2 months ago

Bajwa's legs shook, Pakistan dreaded India would attack if Abhinandan not released: Pak MP

India Today  

If IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman was not released from captivity, India would have attacked Pakistan by 9 pm that night, feared the Pakistan government in February 2019 following the dogfight with India. According to a report in ANI, Pakistan Muslim League-N leader Ayaz Sadiq said that Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi had in an important meeting pointed out that if …

Pakistan denies use of its airspace to PM Modi
5 years, 2 months ago

Pakistan denies use of its airspace to PM Modi

The Hindu  

Pakistan on Sunday said it has denied India’s request to allow Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s VVIP flight to use its airspace for his upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia, citing the alleged human rights violations in Jammu and Kashmir. In a statement, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said Pakistan has decided not to allow Prime Minister Modi to use the country’s …

Pakistan invites Indian envoy to visit LoC over attack on terror launchpads in PoK
5 years, 2 months ago

Pakistan invites Indian envoy to visit LoC over attack on terror launchpads in PoK

India Today  

In a bid to refute India's claim of targeting terror launch pads along the Line of Control, Pakistan has invited all foreign missions in Islamabad to visit the areas and observe the ground situation. Interestingly, Pakistan has also sent out an invitation to Indian Deputy High Commissioner Gaurav Ahluwalia, inviting him to join other foreign missions during the visit to …

Pakistan refuses Indian president's request to use its airspace for foreign visits
5 years, 4 months ago

Pakistan refuses Indian president's request to use its airspace for foreign visits

India TV News  

Pakistan has refused a request by India to allow President Ram Nath Kovind to use its airspace for his flight to Iceland, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said on Saturday. Kovind will embark on a visit to Iceland, Switzerland and Slovenia from Monday during which he is expected to brief the top leadership in those countries on India's "national concerns", …

Amid tensions over Kashmir issue, Pakistan moves brigade-size force close to LoC in in Bagh, Kotli sectors of PoK
5 years, 4 months ago

Amid tensions over Kashmir issue, Pakistan moves brigade-size force close to LoC in in Bagh, Kotli sectors of PoK

Firstpost  

Since the abrogation of Article 370, Pakistan deployed more than 100 SSG commandos along the LoC to push terrorists and incite violence in the state. New Delhi: Amid tensions over the Kashmir issue, Pakistan has moved almost a brigade-size force in the Bagh and Kotli sector close to the Line of Control in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The troops who have been …

Pakistan's U Turn: Jittery Imran Khan now says Islamabad won't use nuclear weapons first
5 years, 4 months ago

Pakistan's U Turn: Jittery Imran Khan now says Islamabad won't use nuclear weapons first

India TV News  

Pakistan will not use nuclear weapons first, Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Monday. Both Pakistan and India are nuclear powers and if tension escalates the world will face danger," Khan said while addressing a gathering of the Sikh community at the Governor's House here. Reacting to India's move on Kashmir, Pakistan downgraded diplomatic ties with New Delhi and expelled …

Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists manage to infiltrate LoC, security forces on alert
5 years, 5 months ago

Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists manage to infiltrate LoC, security forces on alert

India Today  

Even though the Indian Army has foiled at least four infiltration attempts by Pakistan's Border Action Team, a few Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists have managed to slip into the Indian territory amid the escalation along the LoC. In one such BAT action in Keran sector of Jammu and Kashmir, four infiltrators were killed by the Indian Army and their bodies found on …

Pakistan will not open airspace until India withdraws fighter jets from forward
5 years, 5 months ago

Pakistan will not open airspace until India withdraws fighter jets from forward

Live Mint  

Pakistan has told India that it will not open its airspace for commercial flights until New Delhi removes its fighter jets from forward IAF airbases, Pakistan's Aviation Secretary Shahrukh Nusrat has informed a parliamentary committee. Pakistan fully closed its airspace on February 26 after the Indian Air Force fighter jets struck a Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist training camp in Balakot following the …

Pakistan won't open airspace to Indian commercial flights until jets are withdrawn from forward IAF airbases, warns Islamabad
5 years, 5 months ago

Pakistan won't open airspace to Indian commercial flights until jets are withdrawn from forward IAF airbases, warns Islamabad

Firstpost  

Pakistan has told India that it will not open its airspace for commercial flights until New Delhi removes its fighter jets from forward IAF airbases, Pakistan’s Aviation Secretary Shahrukh Nusrat has informed a parliamentary committee. Islamabad: Pakistan has told India that it will not open its airspace for commercial flights until New Delhi removes its fighter jets from forward IAF …

They couldn’t strike our military bases as they couldn’t even cross LOC: Air Chief Marshal on Pakistan’s reaction after Balakot
5 years, 6 months ago

They couldn’t strike our military bases as they couldn’t even cross LOC: Air Chief Marshal on Pakistan’s reaction after Balakot

Op India  

Today while speaking to the press during the commemoration of 20 years of the Kargil War, the Indian Air Chief Marshall, BS Dhanoa, speaking about the Balakot airstrikes against Pakistan said that none of the Pakistan fighter jets was able to cross the Line of Control. #WATCH BS Dhanoa, Indian Air Chief Marshal says,”On Balakot let me tell you, Pakistan …

Pak will engage with India on 'basis of equality'; ball in New Delhi's court, says Pak FM Qureshi
5 years, 6 months ago

Pak will engage with India on 'basis of equality'; ball in New Delhi's court, says Pak FM Qureshi

India TV News  

Pakistan will hold talks with India on the "basis of equality" and in a "dignified manner", and it is up to New Delhi whether to engage with Islamabad to resolve all outstanding issues, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said. Qureshi, who was in the Kyrgyz capital to attend the 19th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit, said this while confirming exchange …

Pakistan rubbishes India's claim it downed F-16 jet post-Balakot, says one cannot hide a plane crash in this age
5 years, 8 months ago

Pakistan rubbishes India's claim it downed F-16 jet post-Balakot, says one cannot hide a plane crash in this age

Firstpost  

Pakistan has consistently denied the Indian Air Force’s claim, saying none of its aircraft was shot down during the weeks of tensions between the two nuclear-armed countries. Islamabad: Pakistan Army on Monday once again rejected India’s claim of shooting down a Pakistani F-16 fighter jet, saying one cannot hide if a plane is downed in today’s age when even if …

‘Pakistan failed to achieve objective in counter-attack’: IAF Chief BS Dhanoa
5 years, 8 months ago

‘Pakistan failed to achieve objective in counter-attack’: IAF Chief BS Dhanoa

Hindustan Times  

The Pakistan Air Force failed to achieve its objective when it launched a counter-attack on February 27 through the Nowshera sector in Jammu, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa said on Monday, addressing a seminar in New Delhi organised to mark the birth centenary of Marshal of Air Force Arjan Singh. The Pakistan Air Force failed to …

Pakistan violated ceasefire along LoC in Jammu and Kashmir 513 times since IAF strikes in Balakot: Indian Army
5 years, 8 months ago

Pakistan violated ceasefire along LoC in Jammu and Kashmir 513 times since IAF strikes in Balakot: Indian Army

Firstpost  

As many as 513 ceasefire violations by Pakistan have taken place along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir after the Indian Air Force’s air strike on terror launch pads in Pakistan, the Indian Army said on Saturday Rajouri: As many as 513 ceasefire violations by Pakistan have taken place along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir …

India rejects Qureshi's claim of another potential attack on Pakistan; terms it irresponsible, preposterous
5 years, 9 months ago

India rejects Qureshi's claim of another potential attack on Pakistan; terms it irresponsible, preposterous

India TV News  

Terming as 'irresponsible' and 'preposterous', India on Sunday rejected Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi's claim that India was planning to carry out another attack on Pakistan. Pakistan has "reliable intelligence" that India was planning to attack Pakistan again between April 16 and 20, Qureshi had told reporters in Multan, adding five permanent members of the UN Security Council were …

Shah Mahmood Qureshi's claim about India planning attack on Pakistan 'preposterous', says External Affairs Ministry
5 years, 9 months ago

Shah Mahmood Qureshi's claim about India planning attack on Pakistan 'preposterous', says External Affairs Ministry

Firstpost  

In a strongly-worded statement, EAM spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said the comments by the Pakistan foreign minister are aimed at whipping up war hysteria in the region. New Delhi: India on Sunday rejected as “irresponsible and preposterous” Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s comments that India was planning to attack Pakistan again between 16 and 20 April. In a strongly-worded statement, …

Exclusive: Jittery Pakistan forces out 4 terrorists from LoC, asks them to don Army fatigues
5 years, 9 months ago

Exclusive: Jittery Pakistan forces out 4 terrorists from LoC, asks them to don Army fatigues

India TV News  

A jittery Pakistan has directed four terrorists to shift their camps from the Line of Control and also told them to don Army fatigues. These include Lashkar terrorist Ashfaq Barwal operating from Kotli, Jaish's Nadeem from Bagh, Zahoor Qari from Pala and Hizbul's Wasim Dar from Kotli. The air strike came in response after the terror attack in Jammu and …

‘Attacks happen all the time, Airstrikes on Pakistan wrong approach’: Rahul Gandhi’s close aide Sam Pitroda shields Pakistan
5 years, 9 months ago

‘Attacks happen all the time, Airstrikes on Pakistan wrong approach’: Rahul Gandhi’s close aide Sam Pitroda shields Pakistan

Op India  

On Friday, Sam Pitroda, the chief of Indian Overseas Congress and a close confidant of Congress President of Rahul Gandhi questioned the death toll in the Balakot airstrike carried out by the Indian Air Force in response to the Pulwama terror attack while saying that it was wrong to attack Pakistan for Pulwama attack. Speaking to the ANI on the …

’Naya Pakistan’ should take ’credible action’ against terrorist groups: MEA
5 years, 10 months ago

’Naya Pakistan’ should take ’credible action’ against terrorist groups: MEA

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India on Saturday demanded that Pakistan take “credible, verifiable and sustained action” against terrorist groups on its soil as it dismissed Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan’s latest comments that Pakistan would not allow terrorist groups to operate from its soil. “If Pakistan claims to be a “naya Pakistan with nayi soch”, it should show “naya action” against terrorist …

Jaish-e-Mohammed does not exist in Pakistan, claims army spokesperson; says ball now in India's court to de-escalate tension
5 years, 10 months ago

Jaish-e-Mohammed does not exist in Pakistan, claims army spokesperson; says ball now in India's court to de-escalate tension

Firstpost  

Jaish-e-Muhammed which claimed responsibility for the Pulwama attack does not exist in Pakistan, the military’s spokesperson has said, days after Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi admitted that the terror outfit’s chief is present in the country Islamabad: Jaish-e-Mohammed which claimed responsibility for the Pulwama attack does not exist in Pakistan, the military’s spokesperson has said, days after Foreign Minister Shah …

Opinion | Aaj ki Baat March 4 episode: Rajat Sharma on why Pakistan is spinning lies, one after another
5 years, 10 months ago

Opinion | Aaj ki Baat March 4 episode: Rajat Sharma on why Pakistan is spinning lies, one after another

India TV News  

On February 26, when 12 Indian Air Force Mirage jets bombed a Jaish-e-Mohammed training camp in Balakote of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, more than 50 km inside Pakistan, Pakistani army spokesman told the world that there was no camp at the spot, and the 'smart bombs' that IAF jets delivered had fallen on open ground, and damaged only a few trees. …

India should release evidence of airstrike in Pakistan: Digvijaya Singh
5 years, 10 months ago

India should release evidence of airstrike in Pakistan: Digvijaya Singh

India Today  

Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Saturday said that India should release the evidence of the Indian Air Force airstrikes on terror launch pads across the Line of Control in Pakistan, like the United States did after killing Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden. After the airstrike across the Line of Control, Pakistan military spokesperson Asif Ghafoor had said that India …

Pakistan-India news: Two Indian air force planes shot down over Kashmir as tensions soar
5 years, 10 months ago

Pakistan-India news: Two Indian air force planes shot down over Kashmir as tensions soar

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Pakistan says it has shot …

‘India has ensured we start our Jihad against it,’ brother of Masood Azhar confirms Indian strikes against Jaish terror camps
5 years, 10 months ago

‘India has ensured we start our Jihad against it,’ brother of Masood Azhar confirms Indian strikes against Jaish terror camps

Op India  

In an audio clip that has surfaced, Maulana Masood Azhar’s younger brother Maulana Ammar is heard confirming an attack by Indian fighter jets on Jaish-e-Muhammad facility inside Pakistan. Maulana Masood Azhar’s younger brother Maulana Ammar confirms an attack by Indian fighter jets on Jaish e Muhammad Markaz inside Pakistan. By attacking our Markaz, India has ensured that we start our …

IAF pilot not released under 'any pressure': Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi
5 years, 10 months ago

IAF pilot not released under 'any pressure': Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi

India TV News  

Pakistan was not under "pressure" or "any compulsion" to release Indian pilot Abhinandan Varthaman, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said on Saturday, a day after the IAF Wing Commander returned home. Pakistan was under intense pressure from the US, the UAE and Saudi Arabia to de-escalate the tensions with India in the wake of the Pulwama terror attack and release …

Abhinandan Varthaman not released under any pressure, says Pak foreign minister
5 years, 10 months ago

Abhinandan Varthaman not released under any pressure, says Pak foreign minister

Live Mint  

Islamabad: Pakistan was not under "pressure" or "any compulsion" to release Indian pilot Abhinandan Varthaman, foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said on Saturday, a day after the IAF Wing Commander returned home. Pakistan was under intense pressure from the US, the UAE and Saudi Arabia to de-escalate the tensions with India in the wake of the Pulwama terror attack and …

From Indian airstrike to Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman's release: A timeline of events
5 years, 10 months ago

From Indian airstrike to Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman's release: A timeline of events

India Today  

Indian Air Force pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, captured by Pakistan two days ago after his MiG 21 Bison crashed inside Pakistan, returned to India on Friday. PAKISTAN BREACHES INDIAN AIRSPACE On Feb 27 at around 10:00 hours, the IAF radars detected a large package of Pakistan Air Force aircraft heading towards the Indian territory towards general area Jhangar. There …

Narendra Modi defines New India’s stand on terrorism, hails Abhinandan
5 years, 10 months ago

Narendra Modi defines New India’s stand on terrorism, hails Abhinandan

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday defined India’s new strategy against cross-border terrorism—“return the damage done by the terrorist with interest” —as he hailed Abhinandan Varthaman, the Indian Air Force Wing Commander who returned to India after two days in Pakistani custody. Analysts have described the Balakot air strike as drawing new red lines in India’s fight against …

Pakistan frees captured Indian pilot in ‘gesture of peace’
5 years, 10 months ago

Pakistan frees captured Indian pilot in ‘gesture of peace’

Associated Press  

WAGAH, Pakistan — Pakistan handed over a captured Indian air force pilot to Indian officials at a border crossing on Friday, a “gesture of peace” by Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan aimed at defusing a dramatic escalation between the nuclear-armed neighbors over the disputed region of Kashmir. The Pakistani military has said it shot down Varthaman’s MiG-21 fighter jet on …

India-Pakistan tensions: IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan to be released tomorrow, says Imran Khan
5 years, 10 months ago

India-Pakistan tensions: IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan to be released tomorrow, says Imran Khan

Firstpost  

Earlier, Pakistan foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said that the country is willing to consider returning IAF pilot Abhinandan if it leads to “de-escalation.” Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan has announced in the country’s parliament that Indian Air Force Wing Commander Abhinandan will be released on Friday. Earlier, Pakistan foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said the country is willing to …

India won’t make any deal with Pakistan for return of IAF pilot Abhinandan
5 years, 10 months ago

India won’t make any deal with Pakistan for return of IAF pilot Abhinandan

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India will not make any deal with Pakistan for the return of its Indian Air Force pilot in Islamabad's custody, a person familiar with the developments said Thursday. The comment came after Pakistan’s foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi told reporters in Islamabad that Pakistan was “ready to hand over the Indian pilot if it leads to de-escalation". The …

Pakistan FM says ready to return IAF pilot Abhinandan to ease India conflict
5 years, 10 months ago

Pakistan FM says ready to return IAF pilot Abhinandan to ease India conflict

Live Mint  

Islamabad: Pakistan would be prepared to return Indian Air Force pilot—Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman—shot down and captured this week if it helped ease the conflict with its neighbour, foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi told Pakistani television station Geo TV on Thursday. He also said the Saudi foreign minister was expected to visit Pakistan with a special message from Crown Prince …

Day after Pakistan’s F-16 jet was shot down, Pakistan again attempts to enter Indian airspace: Reports
5 years, 10 months ago

Day after Pakistan’s F-16 jet was shot down, Pakistan again attempts to enter Indian airspace: Reports

Op India  

A day after Indian Air Force jets successfully thwarted Pakistani Fighter jets attempt to violate Indian airspace by shooting down an F-16 jet, Pakistan has reportedly made another attempt to intrude into Indian airspace on Thursday morning. The Indian Airforce radar system reportedly picked up the heat signatures of the Pakistani jets, which was passed on to the nearest airbase. …

Live updates | India-Pak. tensions: Have reasonably decent news from India and Pakistan, says Trump; U.S., UK, France ask UNSC to ban JeM chief Masood Azhar
5 years, 10 months ago

Live updates | India-Pak. tensions: Have reasonably decent news from India and Pakistan, says Trump; U.S., UK, France ask UNSC to ban JeM chief Masood Azhar

The Hindu  

There have been two important developments so far: Pakistan has announced the release of Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman and parts of PAF's F-16 downed by IAF have been presented to the media at a joint armed forces press briefing. Pakistan Prime Minster Imran Khan’s announcement — that captured IAF pilot will be released tomorrow as a gesture of peace and …

Pakistan-India news: Tensions rise around Kashmir conflict as both countries claim to shoot down each other's military jets
5 years, 10 months ago

Pakistan-India news: Tensions rise around Kashmir conflict as both countries claim to shoot down each other's military jets

The Independent  

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Modi has tough choices after Pakistan's capture of IAF pilot: Diplomacy may work, but will have strategic, political costs
5 years, 10 months ago

Modi has tough choices after Pakistan's capture of IAF pilot: Diplomacy may work, but will have strategic, political costs

Firstpost  

Pakistan’s foray into Indian airspace — as expressed by the statement released by MOFA on Wednesday morning — was aimed more at reclaiming some lost ground and playing to the gallery back home instead of a serious retaliation. On Tuesday, as news emerged that Indian Air Force had carried out an audacious “pre-emptive non-military strike” deep inside Pakistan’s territory in …

India-Pak Tensions LIVE: IAF Debunks Pakistan Army's Lies, Say India's Military Structures Were Their Target
5 years, 10 months ago

India-Pak Tensions LIVE: IAF Debunks Pakistan Army's Lies, Say India's Military Structures Were Their Target

News 18  

India-Pak Tensions LIVE: Union Ministers Arun Jaitley and Ravi Shankar Prasad are holding a press meet to brief the media following a Cabinet Committee for Security meeting and a Cabinet meeting. Khan’s announcement comes hours after US President Donald Trump said in Vietnam that there would “reasonably good news” coming from India and Pakistan. As opposition leader Shehbaz Sharif took …

Opinion | India-Pakistan conflict: Let’s reset our relations, piece by peace
5 years, 10 months ago

Opinion | India-Pakistan conflict: Let’s reset our relations, piece by peace

Live Mint  

If that word appears in capitals, it’s deliberate and prudent. After the Indian Air Force’s precision strike on a Jaish-e-Mohammed terror camp at Balakot on Tuesday, an impetuous Pakistan retaliated the following day and was quickly thwarted. Pakistan claimed an Indian MiG fighter was shot down and its pilot captured; India said a Pakistani F-16 aircraft was destroyed. He could …

Is Imran Khan, Pakistan’s PM, ready for his first big political test?
5 years, 10 months ago

Is Imran Khan, Pakistan’s PM, ready for his first big political test?

CNN  

CNN — During Pakistan’s national election campaign last year, Imran Khan was dismissed by detractors as a political lightweight and foreign policy novice who relied on populism and deference to the country’s influential military for support. says Pakistan is done – it would take further action from India to re-escalate.” Military influence Pakistan watchers are also wary of the influence …

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