India calls off foreign minister-level talks with Pakistan, says Imran Khan govt 'completely exposed'
6 years, 6 months ago

India calls off foreign minister-level talks with Pakistan, says Imran Khan govt 'completely exposed'

India TV News  

Amid prevailing tensions with Pakistan, India on Friday called off the meeting between foreign ministers of both the nations on sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The government had announced the meeting yesterday, the first such high-level engagement since suspension of dialogue between the two nations after the Pathankot air base terror attack in 2016. "Since yesterday’s announcement of a meeting between the Foreign Ministers of India and Pakistan in New York later this month, two deeply disturbing developments have taken place. He said the decision to agree to Pakistan’s proposal for a meeting between the Foreign Ministers of the two countries in New York later this month was in response to the spirit reflected in the letters from the new Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan.

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Indian officials skip Pakistan Day event as Pak envoy urges ‘new dawn’ through dialogue on key disputes
1 week, 1 day ago

Indian officials skip Pakistan Day event as Pak envoy urges ‘new dawn’ through dialogue on key disputes

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A "new dawn" in Pakistan-India relations can emerge by enhancing mutual understanding, addressing shared concerns and resolving "longstanding disputes", including the Kashmir issue, Pakistani Charge d'Affaires Saad Ahmad Warraich has said. The comments by the Pakistani envoy came days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a podcast that every attempt to foster peace with Pakistan was met …

Jaishankar meets Foreign Ministers of Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and other south Asian counterparts
1 month, 1 week ago

Jaishankar meets Foreign Ministers of Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and other south Asian counterparts

The Hindu  

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. ‘Coordinated flotilla’ Addressing the IOC’s inaugural session, which included ministers of more than 25 countries, and is co-hosted by the Ministry of External Affairs this year with the Oman Ministry of Foreign Affairs and organised by India Foundation, Mr. Jaishankar said the Indian Ocean was witnessing a “sharp …

Breaking News: PM Modi and President Trump Discuss Khalistan, Terrorism, and Security in Meeting
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Breaking News: PM Modi and President Trump Discuss Khalistan, Terrorism, and Security in Meeting

ABP News  

In a significant meeting between Prime Minister Modi and former President Trump, discussions were held on several critical issues, including the Khalistan movement, crime syndicates, and global security. Both leaders emphasized the need for strong action against anti-India elements operating abroad, particularly those exploiting foreign territories for promoting disruptive agendas. Additionally, a joint statement highlighted the need for accountability in …

Taliban calls India a ‘significant regional partner’ after Dubai meeting
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Taliban calls India a ‘significant regional partner’ after Dubai meeting

The Hindu  

The Taliban's foreign office said they saw India as a "significant regional and economic partner" after meeting with its most senior foreign ministry official, the highest level talks with Delhi since their takeover of Afghanistan in 2021. Afghanistan's foreign ministry said in a statement that they had discussed expanding relations with Afghanistan and to boost trade through Chabahar Port in …

India and Taliban Hold Landmark Talks in Dubai on Humanitarian Issues
2 months, 2 weeks ago

India and Taliban Hold Landmark Talks in Dubai on Humanitarian Issues

Deccan Chronicle  

Dubai witnessed a historic diplomatic breakthrough as India’s Foreign Secretary, Vikram Misri, held the first officially acknowledged meeting with senior Taliban officials, including Afghanistan’s Defense Minister, Mullah Yaqoob Muttaqi. The discussions, which took place on Wednesday, centered on humanitarian aid, trade through the Chabahar Port, healthcare improvements, refugee rehabilitation, and regional security.The meeting marked India’s first formal engagement with the …

A shocker for Pakistan? Here’s how India-Afghan Taliban reshape ties with first high-level talks | Explained
2 months, 2 weeks ago

A shocker for Pakistan? Here’s how India-Afghan Taliban reshape ties with first high-level talks | Explained

India TV News  

The geopolitical equations in South Asia seem to be realigning in a way that India appears to benefit more than archrivals Pakistan. India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's recent meeting with Afghan Taliban's acting Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi in Dubai has long-term ramifications. It was the first high-level meeting between both countries and a significant one, particularly when it …

Indian and Afghan officials meet again despite lack of formal diplomatic ties
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian and Afghan officials meet again despite lack of formal diplomatic ties

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — A top Indian foreign ministry official met with Afghanistan’s acting foreign minister on Wednesday as the countries without formal diplomatic ties met for the second time in two months on practical matters like business and humanitarian aid. India’s foreign ministry said Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with acting Afghan Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi during a …

India’s foreign secretary meets Taliban minister for first time in Dubai
2 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s foreign secretary meets Taliban minister for first time in Dubai

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The Afghan Taliban conveyed it’s “sensitivities to India’s security concerns” as foreign secretary Vikram Misri met the Taliban’s acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi for the first time in Dubai on Wednesday. Foreign secretary Vikram Misri meets the Taliban’s acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Dubai on Wednesday. “The Afghan side underlined its sensitivities to India’s security …

India on Pakistan minister's ‘two to tango’ remark: ‘T is for terrorism'
2 months, 3 weeks ago

India on Pakistan minister's ‘two to tango’ remark: ‘T is for terrorism'

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan’s deputy prime minister and foreign minister Ishaq Dar pressed on the need for mutual willingness to normalise relations with India, saying that “it takes two to tango”. Reacting to Dar’s remarks, Ministry of External spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said at a press conference that the relevant ‘T’ word in this case is “terrorism and not tango”. India’s external affairs minister …

India sharply reacts to Pakistan’s ‘takes two to tango’ remark on relations: ‘Relevant T-word is terrorism’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

India sharply reacts to Pakistan’s ‘takes two to tango’ remark on relations: ‘Relevant T-word is terrorism’

Live Mint  

India on Friday strongly reacted to Pakistan's ‘it takes two to tango’ remark on ties between the two countries and said that the relevant ‘T’ word was terrorism. When questioned about relations with India, Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said that “it takes two to tango” and stressed the importance of mutual effort. In response to …

India hits back at Pakistan Foreign Minister's 'tango' jibe, says 'T' stands for 'terrorism' | Watch
2 months, 3 weeks ago

India hits back at Pakistan Foreign Minister's 'tango' jibe, says 'T' stands for 'terrorism' | Watch

India TV News  

New Delhi: Reacting to the recent comments made by Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on the improving ties between the two nuclear-powered nations, India on Friday said "T" stands for terrorism, and not "tango". Pakistan's then foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari visited India in May 2023 to attend an in-person meeting of the foreign ministers of …

Pakistan's 2024: Troubled ties with neighbours, economic woes and the Imran Khan 'problem'
3 months ago

Pakistan's 2024: Troubled ties with neighbours, economic woes and the Imran Khan 'problem'

New Indian Express  

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan was haunted by political uncertainty, economic instability, a deteriorating security situation and troubled relations with neighbours in 2024. But what defined the year were not just these perennial ills but the country's inability to tackle incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan. Amid political turbulence, Pakistan hosted a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation conclave, which was also attended by External Affairs …

Former PM Sharif says Pakistan and India should ‘bury the past’ after successful visit
5 months, 1 week ago

Former PM Sharif says Pakistan and India should ‘bury the past’ after successful visit

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 Former Pakistani prime minister Nawaz …

Pakistan instigating terrorism in India, not acceptable to us: Rahul Gandhi
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan instigating terrorism in India, not acceptable to us: Rahul Gandhi

Hindustan Times  

Commenting on the relationship between India and Pakistan, Rahul Gandhi, currently in the United States on his maiden overseas visit as the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, lashed out at Pakistan for ‘instigating terrorism in India.' Gandhi's remarks come ahead of next month's Shanghai Cooperation Organization Heads of Government Meeting, to be held in Pakistan's capital Islamabad, and …

India-Pakistan relations: US says, ‘We will continue to…’
8 months, 3 weeks ago

India-Pakistan relations: US says, ‘We will continue to…’

Live Mint  

The United States has reiterated its stand on terrorism, saying that it hopes any country on the planet condemns terrorism anywhere. Responding to a question about US relations with India and Pakistan, Vedant Patel, Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the US Department of State said: “We would hope that any country on the face of the planet condemns terrorism anywhere.” Vedant …

India smashes Pakistan for its Kashmir rhetoric at UN: 'Will not respond to save valuable time...'
9 months ago

India smashes Pakistan for its Kashmir rhetoric at UN: 'Will not respond to save valuable time...'

India TV News  

United Nations: India has slammed Pakistan for its “baseless and deceitful narratives” as Islamabad’s envoy made references to Kashmir in the UN General Assembly. Pakistan's Dy PM's sends "positive" message to India India's firm reply came on the same day when Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar sent a “positive message” to India and said his country …

US to support direct discussions between India and Pakistan: State Dept spokesperson Mathew Miller
9 months, 1 week ago

US to support direct discussions between India and Pakistan: State Dept spokesperson Mathew Miller

Live Mint  

US State Department spokesperson Mathew Miller on Thursday said the United States will support direct discussions between India and Pakistan while emphasising that the pace, scope, and character of the talks should be determined by the two countries themselves. Miller’s comments came after Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s congratulatory message to Narendra Modi on securing a third term as the …

Border stability and cross-border terror solution: Priority areas for Jaishankar in Modi 3.0 govt
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Border stability and cross-border terror solution: Priority areas for Jaishankar in Modi 3.0 govt

Deccan Chronicle  

External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar on Tuesday outlined distinct approaches to handling relations with China and Pakistan, asserting that India's foreign policy under the third term of Prime Minister Narendra Modi will focus on finding solutions to "border issues" with Beijing and the "years-old cross-border terrorism" with Islamabad.Ahead of assuming charge on Tuesday after being sworn in as the country's …

Jaishankar reveals how India plans to tackle China and Pakistan as he reassumes External Affairs ministry
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Jaishankar reveals how India plans to tackle China and Pakistan as he reassumes External Affairs ministry

India TV News  

New Delhi: Dr S Jaishankar reassumed the office of the External Affairs Ministry on Tuesday after his name was reallocated in the fresh Cabinet assigned in the Modi 3.0 government. With China, the minister said both countries need to find a solution to the border issue whereas, for Pakistan, India needs a solution to the issue of years-old cross-border terrorism. …

Saudi Arabia asks Pakistan PM Shehbaz to resolve Jammu and Kashmir issue 'bilaterally' with India
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia asks Pakistan PM Shehbaz to resolve Jammu and Kashmir issue 'bilaterally' with India

India TV News  

World news: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told visiting Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif that dialogue was needed to resolve tensions between India and Pakistan. "The two sides stressed the importance of dialogue between Pakistan and India to resolve the outstanding issues between the two countries, especially the Jammu and Kashmir dispute to ensure peace and stability in the …

Pakistan Considers Resuming Trade with India
1 year ago

Pakistan Considers Resuming Trade with India

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Pakistan foreign minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar has reportedly said in London that his country will seriously consider restoration of trade ties with India that were suspended in August 2019. News agency reports as well as Pakistani media reports said the minister made the comments at a press conference in London, which perhaps indicates a softening of the stand …

‘Inflection point’: US hearing on Pakistan shines light on complex ties
1 year ago

‘Inflection point’: US hearing on Pakistan shines light on complex ties

Al Jazeera  

Many Congress members have asked Joe Biden to not recognise Pakistan’s new government, after controversial elections, but analysts say an upcoming congressional hearing will not affect ties. Islamabad, Pakistan – The US Congress will hold a hearing next week on the “future of democracy” in Pakistan and the state of relations between the two countries, weeks after a controversial election …

US Says It Will Welcome ‘Productive, Peaceful’ Talks Between India, Pakistan
1 year ago

US Says It Will Welcome ‘Productive, Peaceful’ Talks Between India, Pakistan

News 18  

The US said it will welcome “productive and peaceful talks” between India and Pakistan but highlighted that both nations will determine the “pace, scope, and character of” the talks. “The United States values its relationship with both India and Pakistan, and we want to see them have a productive and peaceful relationship,” US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said. “We …

US wants India and Pakistan to have ’productive & peaceful relationship’
1 year ago

US wants India and Pakistan to have ’productive & peaceful relationship’

Live Mint  

Washington, Mar 7 The US has said it wants India and Pakistan to have a "productive and peaceful relationship" but made it clear that the pace, scope, and character of any dialogue was a matter for the two neighbours to determine. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said this on Wednesday while responding to a question on Prime Minister Narendra Modi …

No SAARC Summit Once Again On Sidelines of UNGA; Nepal Calls for Informal Meet: Reports
1 year, 6 months ago

No SAARC Summit Once Again On Sidelines of UNGA; Nepal Calls for Informal Meet: Reports

News 18  

There will be no meeting of SAARC foreign ministers once again on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly Annual Session, from September 18 to September 26. Nepal, which is the current chair of the South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation had called an informal meeting of SAARC Council of Ministers on September 20 in New York to revive …

Despite India's rejection, Pakistan again urges New Delhi to resume bilateral talks on Jammu and Kashmir
1 year, 7 months ago

Despite India's rejection, Pakistan again urges New Delhi to resume bilateral talks on Jammu and Kashmir

India TV News  

Nearly four days after Pakistan Primer Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged India to resume dialogue on pressing issues, especially Jammu and Kashmir, it has again echoed the same where a top Pakistani official asserted "that refusing to talk would have dangerous consequences for all". saying "As we have long said, we support direct dialogue between India and Pakis­tan on issues of …

US backs direct talks between Pakistan and India after Sharif’s statement
1 year, 7 months ago

US backs direct talks between Pakistan and India after Sharif’s statement

Al Jazeera  

US Department of State says Washington has always maintained the two neighbours should engage in dialogue. Islamabad, Pakistan – A day after Pakistan’s leader proposed “conditional” talks with archenemy India, the United States said it supports direct talks between the nuclear-armed South Asian neighbours. When asked to respond to Sharif’s statement, US Department of State spokesperson Matthew Miller on Wednesday …

Pakistan is ready to talk to India on issues, Shehbaz Sharif says: ‘War not an option’
1 year, 7 months ago

Pakistan is ready to talk to India on issues, Shehbaz Sharif says: ‘War not an option’

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’s prime minister Shehbaz Sharif …

Pakistan ready for talks if India willing to address serious issues: Shehbaz Sharif
1 year, 7 months ago

Pakistan ready for talks if India willing to address serious issues: Shehbaz Sharif

The Hindu  

Pakistan is ready to talk to India on bilateral problems if India is willing to address “serious matters”, said Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on August 1. Inaugurating the Pakistan Minerals Summit in Islamabad, Mr. Sharif said that the two countries can no longer settle disputes through war. This is the second offer of dialogue Mr. Sharif has made in …

Jaishankar's ‘no discussion’ remark on Pakistan question: ‘Still a little perplexed by…’
1 year, 9 months ago

Jaishankar's ‘no discussion’ remark on Pakistan question: ‘Still a little perplexed by…’

Hindustan Times  

India cannot allow cross-border terrorism to become the basis of starting a discussion with Pakistan, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday. Jaishankar said it is not possible to have a normal relationship with Pakistan until there is an “abrogation of this policy of cross-border terrorism”, calling it a “fairly commonsense proposition”. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressing a …

‘Will raise issue regularly with Pakistan, asked Pak to increase effort to disband terror groups’: What US said about joint statement of PM Modi and Pres Biden
1 year, 9 months ago

‘Will raise issue regularly with Pakistan, asked Pak to increase effort to disband terror groups’: What US said about joint statement of PM Modi and Pres Biden

Op India  

United States said it has been consistently calling on Pakistan to increase efforts to permanently disband all terrorist groups like the LeT, JuD and their various front organisations and stated that Washington remains committed to working with Islamabad to address the shared threat posed by terrorist groups throughout the region. “We remain committed to working with Pakistan to address the …

'Pakistan must disband all terror groups permanently': US after Pak's reaction over joint Indo-US statement
1 year, 9 months ago

'Pakistan must disband all terror groups permanently': US after Pak's reaction over joint Indo-US statement

India TV News  

'Pakistan must disband all terror groups permanently': US after Pak's reaction over joint Indo-US statement Notably, when Prime Minister addressed the US Congress during his state visit to America, both nations issued a joint statement wherein it reiterated the call for concerted action against all UN-listed terrorist groups. US-India joint statement: Days after the release of a joint statement following …

Biden-Modi meet: Pakistan calls India-US joint statement ‘one-sided, misleading’
1 year, 9 months ago

Biden-Modi meet: Pakistan calls India-US joint statement ‘one-sided, misleading’

Live Mint  

Pakistan on Friday criticized the United States and India after President Joe Biden met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House and both leaders called on Pakistan to ensure its territory was not used as a base for militant attacks, according to a report published by Reuters. In an official statement, Pakistan's foreign ministry said, "A joint US-Indian statement …

India tells China focus is on resolving border row
1 year, 10 months ago

India tells China focus is on resolving border row

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Pakistan foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari landed in Panaji, Goa, on Thursday for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation foreign ministers’ meeting that will take place Friday, and said he was happy to represent his country at the forthcoming meeting and would attend a dinner for the SCO foreign ministers being hosted by external affairs minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday …

Will Pakistan foreign minister’s rare India visit ease tensions?
1 year, 10 months ago

Will Pakistan foreign minister’s rare India visit ease tensions?

Al Jazeera  

The South Asian rivals have always had a difficult relationship, but it is now at rock bottom. Observers said the Pakistani foreign minister’s visit to India should be seen through the prism of the multilateral SCO meeting instead of any bilateral implications being taken over his trip. Mosharraf Zaidi from the Islamabad-based policy think tank Tabadlab, said Bhutto Zardari being …

Taliban FM to meet Pakistan, China foreign ministers: Media
1 year, 10 months ago

Taliban FM to meet Pakistan, China foreign ministers: Media

Al Jazeera  

Taliban’s interim foreign minister gets UN clearance to travel for meeting with counterparts in Pakistan. A United Nations Security Council committee has agreed to allow the Taliban’s interim foreign minister, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, to travel to Pakistan from Afghanistan to meet with Pakistani and Chinese counterparts, according to news reports. The Reuters news agency reported on Monday that Pakistan’s …

'Won't waste time in replying to mischievous remarks: India's stern reply to Pakistan's Kashmir Rhetoric at UN
1 year, 11 months ago

'Won't waste time in replying to mischievous remarks: India's stern reply to Pakistan's Kashmir Rhetoric at UN

India TV News  

India has once again given a befitting reply to the neighbouring nation, Pakistan, for its Kashmir rhetoric at the United Nations. India’s permanent ambassador to the United Nations Ruchira Kamboj, while replying to the bogus concerns raised by her Pakistani counterpart Munir Akram over India's integral part, said she does not want to waste the crucial time of the Council …

'International agenda imposed on Pakistan', says Imran's party as Bhutto set to attend SCO Summit in India
1 year, 11 months ago

'International agenda imposed on Pakistan', says Imran's party as Bhutto set to attend SCO Summit in India

India TV News  

SCO Summit: A day after Pakistan confirmed that its Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari would participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meeting in India, a war of words started within the cash-strapped nation, where Opposition called it an "international conspiracy". Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party senior leader Fawad Chaudhry, in a social media post, lambasted the most-awaited trip of Bhutto, and claimed …

Pakistan's general Bajwa wanted to restore ties with India? Imran Khan says…
1 year, 11 months ago

Pakistan's general Bajwa wanted to restore ties with India? Imran Khan says…

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan has claimed that he was forced by country's former Army chief Qamar Javed Bajwa to make good ties with India in a bid to develop cordial relations between two countries, Pakistan's news channel Dunya News reported. Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan Khan further said that there would be no constitution left in …

Another India-Pakistan war? High possibility of military retaliation: US intel
2 years ago

Another India-Pakistan war? High possibility of military retaliation: US intel

Live Mint  

A US intelligence report has raised concerns about the possibility of India retaliating against Pakistan in the event of a terror attack on India or an orchestrated "violent unrest in Kashmir" by extremist groups based in Pakistan. The annual threat assessment report by the US Director of National Intelligence predicts the possibility of a conflict between India and Pakistan with …

India slams Pakistan foriegn minister Bilawal for raking up Kashmir at UNSC debate
2 years ago

India slams Pakistan foriegn minister Bilawal for raking up Kashmir at UNSC debate

Hindustan Times  

India tore into Pakistan after its foreign minister raised the issue of Jammu and Kashmir at a Security Council debate on women, peace and security, saying it is “unworthy” to even respond to such “malicious and false propaganda”. Responding to Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s remarks on Jammu and Kashmir, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj …

India slams Pak foriegn minister Bilawal for raking up Kashmir at UNSC debate
2 years ago

India slams Pak foriegn minister Bilawal for raking up Kashmir at UNSC debate

Deccan Chronicle  

United Nations: India tore into Pakistan after its foreign minister raised the issue of Jammu and Kashmir at a Security Council debate on women, peace and security, saying it is “unworthy” to even respond to such “malicious and false propaganda”. Responding to Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari's remarks on Jammu and Kashmir, India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador …

India invites Pakistan foreign minister to attend SCO summit
2 years, 2 months ago

India invites Pakistan foreign minister to attend SCO summit

Al Jazeera  

Pakistan is yet to accept the invitation but experts say it will not lead to a thaw in ties as it is part of a multilateral summit. Pakistan has confirmed India’s invitation for foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari to attend a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meeting scheduled to take place in India in May. Bhutto-Zardari’s comment caused outrage in India, with the …

Pak PM’s overtures may not be a sign of deception or desperation
2 years, 2 months ago

Pak PM’s overtures may not be a sign of deception or desperation

Times of India  

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s statement in a recent interview about Pakistan wanting better relations with India and its having learnt lessons from past conflicts has attracted a fair bit of attention. It cannot also be the case that PM Sharif’s statement was made with any expectation that India could help him or his government in its political or economic …

India says no ‘conducive atmosphere’ for talks with Pakistan
2 years, 2 months ago

India says no ‘conducive atmosphere’ for talks with Pakistan

Al Jazeera  

Earlier this week, Pakistan’s PM called for talks with India to discuss ‘burning issues such as Kashmir’. Earlier this week, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called for talks with India to discuss “burning issues such as Kashmir”, the Himalayan territory claimed in full by the two nuclear powers, who have ruled over parts of it since 1947. “My message to …

We want normal ties with Pakistan, says India
2 years, 2 months ago

We want normal ties with Pakistan, says India

The Hindu  

India desires “normal neighbourly relation” with Pakistan in an atmosphere that is free of violence, the Ministry of External Affairs stated on Thursday. Responding to a question on Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s offer of holding “serious” dialogue with India on the Kashmir issue, MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said India’s position on talks with Pakistan has not changed. We have …

DC Edit | India must see big picture, bad time for talks with Pak
2 years, 2 months ago

DC Edit | India must see big picture, bad time for talks with Pak

Deccan Chronicle  

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s appeal for talks with India in an almost pleading tone, conveyed publicly through an interview to the Dubai-based pan-Arab television station Al Arabiya, which came to light earlier this week, suggests that the Pakistan leader is adrift as far as decent advice on foreign policy goes. Mr Sharif revealed in the interview that when he …

India voices \'very deep\' concern over Ukraine conflict
2 years, 2 months ago

India voices \'very deep\' concern over Ukraine conflict

Deccan Chronicle  

VIENNA: Voicing "very deep" concern over the raging Ukraine conflict, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that India is on the side of peace and since the beginning of the hostilities New Delhi's effort has been to bring Moscow and Kyiv to return to dialogue and diplomacy as differences cannot be settled through violence. "This conflict is really a …

DC Edit | Pak an irritant, keep eye on key adversary China
2 years, 3 months ago

DC Edit | Pak an irritant, keep eye on key adversary China

Deccan Chronicle  

The United States has welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for cessation of hostilities and pursuing the path of diplomacy to end the Ukraine war. In the next half century, India may have had to engage with Pakistan in Siachen in 1999 and in more recent times to contend with China’s belligerence and its continued transgression and encroachment in pursuit …

World perceives Pakistan as ‘epicentre of terrorism’: EAM Jaishankar
2 years, 3 months ago

World perceives Pakistan as ‘epicentre of terrorism’: EAM Jaishankar

Hindustan Times  

The United Nations in New York became the venue for a face-off between India and Pakistan on Kashmir and terrorism after several years with external affairs minister S Jaishankar saying the world perceives Pakistan as the “epicentre of terrorism” as the country still harbours terror groups. EAM S Jaishankar at UNSC in New York On Friday, Jaishankar hit out at …

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