Talks with Pakistan will revolve only around Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir, says Rajnath Singh
5 years, 4 months ago

Talks with Pakistan will revolve only around Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir, says Rajnath Singh

Firstpost  

Asserting that dialogue with Pakistan is not possible till it stops aiding and abetting terrorism, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday that if talks are held with Pakistan they will be regarding Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir. Addressing a public rally ahead of flagging off the BJP’s Jan Ashirwad rally for the assembly polls in Haryana’s Kalka, Singh said, ‘If talks take place, it will be on PoK and not on any other issue.’ Asserting that dialogue with Pakistan is not possible till it stops aiding and abetting terrorism, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday that if talks are held with Pakistan they will be regarding Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir. Addressing a public rally ahead of flagging off the BJP’s Jan Ashirwad rally for the assembly polls in Haryana’s Kalka, Singh said, “If talks take place, it will be on PoK and not on any other issue.” Rajnath’s comments come a day after the defence minister said that India was “firmly committed” to its ’no first use’ of nuclear weapons policy but future of the security doctrine will depend on the circumstances. धारा 370 और 35A हटने से हमारा एक पड़ोसी बौखला गया है और दुनिया के तमाम देशों का दरवाजा खटखटा रहा है। कुछ लोग यह मानते और कहते है कि पाकिस्तान से बात होनी चाहिए मगर जब तक पाकिस्तान आतंकवाद को समर्थन देना बंद नहीं करता कोई बात नहीं होगी।अगर पाकिस्तान से बात भी होगी तो POK पर होगी। — Rajnath Singh August 18, 2019 On the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution, he said the step had weakened the neighbouring country and has become a cause of concern for them.

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A shocker for Pakistan? Here’s how India-Afghan Taliban reshape ties with first high-level talks | Explained
6 days, 11 hours 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 …

Pakistan's Blame: Farooq Abdullah Warns of Continued Attacks in Jammu and Kashmir
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan's Blame: Farooq Abdullah Warns of Continued Attacks in Jammu and Kashmir

Firstpost  

Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Farooq Abdullah, has expressed his concern over the ongoing terror attacks in Kashmir. He believes that the attacks will continue unless India and Pakistan find a way to be friends. Abdullah appeals to Pakistan to stop the violence and work towards a peaceful resolution to the ongoing troubles in the region.

Heart-wrenching Loss of Life in Jammu and Kashmir: Former Chief Minister Expresses Deep Sorrow
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Heart-wrenching Loss of Life in Jammu and Kashmir: Former Chief Minister Expresses Deep Sorrow

New Indian Express  

Former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah expresses deep sorrow over the recent attack in Jammu and Kashmir, where seven people were killed and five sustained injuries. He emphasizes that the attack was a painful incident that targeted poor labourers who came to the region to earn a livelihood. Abdullah strongly condemns the terrorists for their actions and urges Pakistan to resolve …

India's Ambitious Stance on Pakistan's Role in Kashmir: A Crucial Moment in Indo-Pak Relations
3 months, 2 weeks ago

India's Ambitious Stance on Pakistan's Role in Kashmir: A Crucial Moment in Indo-Pak Relations

ABP News  

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has stated that resolving the issue of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK) is now paramount in the context of India-Pakistan relations. He emphasized that Pakistan's policy of cross-border terrorism will never succeed and that it will face consequences for its actions. Jaishankar further clarified India's position, stating that they will not tolerate Pakistan's involvement in terrorism and …

Ready for dialogue with Pakistan if it stops terrorism in J&K: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
4 months ago

Ready for dialogue with Pakistan if it stops terrorism in J&K: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

The Hindu  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said India is ready to start dialogue with Pakistan if it stops terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing an election rally in this assembly segment of Ramban district in support of BJP candidate Mohd Saleem Bhat, Singh said Article 370 of the Constitution that granted special status to J&K was revoked to end the …

EAM Jaishankar says the era of uninterrupted dialogue with Pakistan is over
4 months, 2 weeks ago

EAM Jaishankar says the era of uninterrupted dialogue with Pakistan is over

The Hindu  

As far as Pakistan is concerned, the age of “uninterrupted dialogue” has ended, said External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday. ‘Neighbourhood first’ policy The description about the neighbourhood being of “utmost importance” by Mr. Jaishankar gave a brief snapshot of the thinking in the South Block as India faces increased cross-border terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, end of …

India smashes Pakistan for its Kashmir rhetoric at UN: 'Will not respond to save valuable time...'
6 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Protests in PoK consequence of Pakistan's policy of systemic plundering of resources: India
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Protests in PoK consequence of Pakistan's policy of systemic plundering of resources: India

The Hindu  

India on May 17 said the protests witnessed in several parts of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir are a "natural consequence" of Islamabad's continued policy of systemic plundering of resources from the region that remains under its "forcible and illegal" occupation. India also asserted that the entire Union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh "have been, are and shall always remain integral …

Rajnath Singh makes PoK promise; Farooq Abdullah says Pakistan not ‘wearing bangles’
8 months, 1 week ago

Rajnath Singh makes PoK promise; Farooq Abdullah says Pakistan not ‘wearing bangles’

Hindustan Times  

Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said India will never give up its claim on Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Reacting to the remarks, National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah said Pakistan wasn't “wearing bangles” and they had atomic bombs. In an interview with PTI, Rajnath Singh said the way peace and development had returned in Jammu and Kashmir, there would soon be demands …

Saudi Arabia asks Pakistan PM Shehbaz to resolve Jammu and Kashmir issue 'bilaterally' with India
9 months, 1 week 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 mein ghus kar marenge': Rajnath Singh's stern warning to terrorists | 5 quotes
9 months, 1 week ago

'Pakistan mein ghus kar marenge': Rajnath Singh's stern warning to terrorists | 5 quotes

Hindustan Times  

India will enter Pakistan to eliminate anyone who escapes over the border after trying to carry out terrorist activities in the country, defence minister Rajnath Singh told broadcaster CNN News18 on Friday. Rajnath Singh's interview in Hindi comes a day after British newspaper The Guardian published a report claiming that Indian intelligence agencies had killed about 20 people in Pakistan …

Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir belong to India: Union Home Minister Amit Shah
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir belong to India: Union Home Minister Amit Shah

Op India  

On Friday, March 15, Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasised yet again that Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir is an integral part of India. Both Hindus and Muslims of PoK are our own.” The Home Minister was speaking for the first time since implementing the Citizenship Amendment Act on March 11. Responding to the criticism of CAA for exclusing Muslims from neighbouring countries, …

US Says It Will Welcome ‘Productive, Peaceful’ Talks Between India, Pakistan
10 months, 1 week 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’
10 months, 1 week 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 …

Kashmir will become Gaza without India-Pakistan dialogue, says Farooq Abdullah
1 year ago

Kashmir will become Gaza without India-Pakistan dialogue, says Farooq Abdullah

The Hindu  

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and senior National Conference leader and MP Farooq Abdullah on December 26 warned of a situation akin to Gaza in Palestine if India did not have a dialogue with Pakistan over Kashmir. If a conducive atmosphere for a dialogue is not worked out between India and Pakistan, the day is not far when J&K …

'Vacate POK, stop terrorism': India talks tough with Pakistan at UN
1 year, 3 months ago

'Vacate POK, stop terrorism': India talks tough with Pakistan at UN

India Today  

India on Friday took on Pakistan at the United Nations and urged it to stop cross-border terrorism, dismantle terror infrastructure on its soil and vacate Indian territories under its illegal occupation. The response came after Pakistan's interim prime minister Anwar Ul Haq Kakar raked up the Kashmir issue during his address to the 78th session of the United Nations General …

India-Pakistan should hold talks on Kashmir issue with honesty: Farooq Abdullah
1 year, 5 months ago

India-Pakistan should hold talks on Kashmir issue with honesty: Farooq Abdullah

The Hindu  

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on August 12 said promoting border tourism or holding rallies in Jammu and Kashmir is only a tamasha which will go on until India and Pakistan hold talks with honesty on the Kashmir issue. There has been enough show-off," the Srinagar MP told reporters when asked whether the situation in Kashmir had changed as border …

Despite India's rejection, Pakistan again urges New Delhi to resume bilateral talks on Jammu and Kashmir
1 year, 5 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, 5 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 …

Environment free of terror imperative...: India on Pak PM's remarks on talks
1 year, 5 months ago

Environment free of terror imperative...: India on Pak PM's remarks on talks

India Today  

India on Thursday said an environment free of terror and hostilities is imperative for normal ties with Islamabad, days after Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his willingness to hold talks with New Delhi. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said India wants normal ties with all its neighbouring countries including Pakistan and the onus is on Islamabad to create …

Pakistan is ready to talk to India on issues, Shehbaz Sharif says: ‘War not an option’
1 year, 5 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, 5 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, 6 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 …

DC Edit | Rajnath promise' on PoK rejoining India welcome
1 year, 6 months ago

DC Edit | Rajnath promise' on PoK rejoining India welcome

Deccan Chronicle  

The statement of defence minister Rajnath Singh will find approbation among most Indians which he made targeting Pakistan over its reaction to the India-United States joint statement. Rightly critical of the Pakistani response to the India-US statement which merely condemned terrorism Castigating Pakistan for obsessing over the issue, Mr Rajnath Singh aptly told off the nation for trying to divert …

Biden-Modi meet: Pakistan calls India-US joint statement ‘one-sided, misleading’
1 year, 6 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’s decisions on J&K slammed the door shut on talks, says Bilawal Bhutto Zardari
1 year, 8 months ago

India’s decisions on J&K slammed the door shut on talks, says Bilawal Bhutto Zardari

The Hindu  

India’s decision to reorganise Jammu and Kashmir in August 2019 has made it “difficult” for those in Pakistan who advocated engagement in the past, said Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, adding that the restoration of statehood to the union territory could be “one step”. “We would like India, the Indian government to create an environment conducive to talks and …

India slams Pakistan for raking up Kashmir issue at United Nations
1 year, 8 months ago

India slams Pakistan for raking up Kashmir issue at United Nations

The Hindu  

India tore into Pakistan after its United Nations envoy raised the Kashmir issue here, saying no amount of rhetoric and propaganda can change the fact that the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are and will always be an "inalienable" part of the country. Counsellor in India’s Permanent Mission to the UN Pratik Mathur's remarks came after Pakistan's …

Poonch terror attack: Desperate Pakistan’s last throw of dice; India must go ahead with holding G20 meetings in Kashmir
1 year, 8 months ago

Poonch terror attack: Desperate Pakistan’s last throw of dice; India must go ahead with holding G20 meetings in Kashmir

Firstpost  

The Poonch terror attack in which five Indian soldiers were killed and one critically injured was a calculated attempt to disrupt India’s plans of holding G20 events in Kashmir. Pakistan’s military sells the dream of snatching Kashmir away from India to the Pakistani qaum and presents itself as the last line of defence against aggression from Hindustan. In this context, …

'Won't waste time in replying to mischievous remarks: India's stern reply to Pakistan's Kashmir Rhetoric at UN
1 year, 8 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 …

Pakistan's general Bajwa wanted to restore ties with India? Imran Khan says…
1 year, 9 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 …

India slams Pak foriegn minister Bilawal for raking up Kashmir at UNSC debate
1 year, 10 months 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 has no reason at all to help Pakistan in its crisis
1 year, 10 months ago

India has no reason at all to help Pakistan in its crisis

Live Mint  

Pakistan is currently in the deepest economic crisis in its history. On 13 February, Sunil Jakhar, former president of the Congress in Punjab, who joined the Bharatiya Janata Party last year, tweeted: “As millions suffer food shortages, a virtually bankrupt Pakistan desperately needs help. Yet, during the India-Pakistan Agra summit meeting in 2001, at a breakfast for senior journalists hosted …

India says no ‘conducive atmosphere’ for talks with Pakistan
1 year, 11 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
1 year, 11 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
1 year, 11 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 …

Pakistan: Shehbaz Sharif wants ‘serious and sincere talks’ with PM Modi on Kashmir
1 year, 11 months ago

Pakistan: Shehbaz Sharif wants ‘serious and sincere talks’ with PM Modi on Kashmir

Firstpost  

Dubai: Reeling from a severe economic crisis, food shortage and rejuvenated freedom movements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, Pakistan now wants peace with India. In an interview with UAE-based Al Arabiya TV, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for “serious and sincere talks” with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on “burning points like Kashmir.” Shehbaz Sharif said that Pakistan has …

Pakistan PM seeks India talks on ‘burning issues such as Kashmir’
1 year, 11 months ago

Pakistan PM seeks India talks on ‘burning issues such as Kashmir’

Al Jazeera  

Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for talks with India to discuss “burning issues such as Kashmir” while asking the United Arab Emirates to play a role in resolving the differences between the two neighbours. Terming the UAE a “brotherly country” while on a visit there last week, Sharif, in an interview with Al Arabiya aired …

India slams Pakistan for raking up Kashmir issue in U.N.
2 years, 1 month ago

India slams Pakistan for raking up Kashmir issue in U.N.

The Hindu  

India strongly hit back at Pakistan on December 14 after it raised the Kashmir issue in the U.N. Security Council, asserting that a country that hosted slain al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden and attacked a neighbouring Parliament does not have the credentials to “sermonise” in the power U.N. organ. Mr. Jaishankar arrived in United Nations on December 13 to preside …

India slams OIC's visit to PoK, calls it mouthpiece of Pakistan
2 years, 1 month ago

India slams OIC's visit to PoK, calls it mouthpiece of Pakistan

Op India  

India on Tuesday condemned the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation’s Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha’s visit to Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir and his comment during the visit to Pakistan, Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement. “We strongly condemn the visit of the OIC Secretary General to Pakistan Occupied Kashmir and his comments on Jammu and Kashmir during his visit to …

DC Edit | Elections the real issue in J&K, Centre can’t avoid it
2 years, 3 months ago

DC Edit | Elections the real issue in J&K, Centre can’t avoid it

Deccan Chronicle  

Union home minister Amit Shah’s announcement that the government will have no talks with Pakistan but instead wanted to speak to the people of Kashmir looks more like his aiming at scoring a political point than making an attempt to address the real issues of the people there. The Union home minister, however, would want to talk to the people …

No talks with Pakistan, Modi govt won't tolerate terrorism: Amit Shah in Baramulla
2 years, 3 months ago

No talks with Pakistan, Modi govt won't tolerate terrorism: Amit Shah in Baramulla

Firstpost  

“Some people say we should talk to Pakistan. We will talk to the people of Baramulla, we will talk to the people of Kashmir,” Shah said Baramulla: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday ruled out holding any dialogue with Pakistan and asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Central government will wipe out terrorism from Jammu and Kashmir and make …

In Kashmir, India’s home minister says no to talks with Pakistan
2 years, 3 months ago

In Kashmir, India’s home minister says no to talks with Pakistan

Al Jazeera  

India’s Home Minister ruled out talks with Pakistan and says he is ready for dialogue with Kashmiris during his trip to the region. Srinagar, Indian-administered Kashmir – India’s Home Minister Amit Shah has rejected the possibility of dialogue with arch foe Pakistan over Kashmir during his second visit to the Indian-administered part of the disputed region since its autonomy was …

'It's high time India understands...': Pak PM talks peace, but sings the jaded Kashmir tune again at UNGA
2 years, 3 months ago

'It's high time India understands...': Pak PM talks peace, but sings the jaded Kashmir tune again at UNGA

India TV News  

Highlights Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif at his UNGA address called for peace with India He cited issues with India and said that the nation needs to understand that "war is not an option" "India must take credible steps to create enabling environment for constructive engagement", he said Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at his UNGA address on Friday called for …

Pakistan PM seeks ‘permanent peace’ with India, says ‘war not an option’
2 years, 4 months ago

Pakistan PM seeks ‘permanent peace’ with India, says ‘war not an option’

Live Mint  

‘We want permanent peace with India through dialogue’, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was quoted by The News International. "We want permanent peace with India through dialogue as war is not an option for either of the countries," he was quoted saying by the news media house. In response to a question about the national economy and the IMF programme, …

Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif expresses desire for peaceful ties with India, Kashmir issue resolution
2 years, 4 months ago

Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif expresses desire for peaceful ties with India, Kashmir issue resolution

India TV News  

Highlights Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif has expressed his desire for peaceful relations with India Sharif also urged the international community to play a "facilitative role" Sharif expressed views during meeting with newly-appointed Australian High Comm­issioner to Pak Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed his desire for peaceful relations with India based on the principles of "equity, justice and mutual …

Pakistan’s record in PoK is exploitative and predatory, has no business talking about Jammu & Kashmir
2 years, 7 months ago

Pakistan’s record in PoK is exploitative and predatory, has no business talking about Jammu & Kashmir

Firstpost  

Jammu and Kashmir is considered one of the most intractable challenges faced by independent India. It is interesting that Pakistan, to this day, complains of the expelled and/or killed Muslims of Jammu, but no mention is made of the unfortunate Hindus and Sikhs of PoK by any organisation or government. In the June 2018 report, the Office of the High …

No environment for ’fruitful, constructive dialogue’: Pak FO on ties with India
2 years, 8 months ago

No environment for ’fruitful, constructive dialogue’: Pak FO on ties with India

Live Mint  

Pakistan has ruled out any imminent talks with India due to the absence of a proper “environment” for "a fruitful, constructive dialogue." The remarks by Foreign Office spokesman Asim Iftikhar came in response to questions on ties with India during a weekly briefing on Thursday, according to news agency PTI report. Iftikhar said that notwithstanding Pakis­tan’s desire for a diplomatic …

No environment for ‘fruitful, constructive dialogue’ with India: Pakistan Foreign Office
2 years, 8 months ago

No environment for ‘fruitful, constructive dialogue’ with India: Pakistan Foreign Office

The Hindu  

Pakistan has ruled out any imminent talks with India due to the absence of a proper “environment” for a “fruitful, constructive dialogue”. Mr. Iftikhar said that notwithstanding Pakis­tan’s desire for a diplomatic resolution of disputes, “the environment for a fruitful, constructive dialogue is not there”. India has repeatedly told Pakistan that it desires normal neighbourly relations with Islamabad in an …

New Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif flags Kashmir in his inaugural speech
2 years, 9 months ago

New Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif flags Kashmir in his inaugural speech

The Hindu  

Soon after he was elected as Pakistan's Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif in his inaugural speech on Monday raised the issue of abrogation of Article 370 in Kashmir and alleged that the people in the Valley were "bleeding" and Pakistan will provide them with "diplomatic and moral support" besides raising the matter at every international fora. "When the forceful encroachment was …

What Imran Khan’s exit could mean for India-Pakistan relationship
2 years, 9 months ago

What Imran Khan’s exit could mean for India-Pakistan relationship

Firstpost  

If Pakistan gets a new government, India can expect changes, but those are likely to be incremental and not sweeping Imran Khan is the 22nd Prime Minister of Pakistan among the 22 who lost their job before completing their term. Under a boisterous, narcissistic, and increasingly Islamist Imran Khan, Pakistan isolated itself from its traditional allies like the US, Saudi …

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