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We hope long winter in India-Pak ties will come to an early end: Pak envoy NEW DELHI: Pakistan on Friday said a key takeaway from recent developments was that a lack of engagement creates “dangerous vacuum and serious risks” for India-Pakistan ties, and hoped that the “long winter” in bilateral relations would come to an […]

Pakistan HC to India Mahmood lays traditional Chaddar at Dargah Ajmer Sharif New Delhi [India], March 16 (ANI): Pakistan High Commissioner to India Sohail Mahmood visited the Dargah of Hazrat Khwaja Syed Moinuddin Hasan Chishti (RA) in Ajmer Sharif on Saturday where the celebrations of his 807th annual Urs are currently underway. A press release

Joint Press Statement The first meeting to discuss the modalities and the draft Agreement for facilitation of pilgrims to visit Gurudwara Kartarpur Sahib using the Kartarpur Corridor was held today at Attari, India in a cordial environment. The Indian delegation was led by Mr. S.C.L. Das, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs. The

Press Release 09-03-2019 The Indian government and Indian media continue to spread disinformation to mislead the international community, and the Indian people, for domestic political gains, while trying to cover up its failures and resultant embarrassment. Pakistan, on the other hand, responded with maturity, responsibility and resolve in all domains including political, information and response

‘Islamabad wants de-escalation,’ foreign minister tells Pakistan’s top envoy in India Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Thursday told Pakistan´s High Commissioner to India Sohail Mahmood — who is due to return soon to New Delhi — that Pakistan wants to de-escalate tensions with its eastern neighbour, Radio Pakistan reported. Tensions between Pakistan and India

Press Release 05-03-2019 The Acting Indian High Commissioner was called to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today by Dr. Mohammad Faisal, Director General South Asia & SAARC and the following was conveyed: i. Pakistan´s High Commissioner to India will be returning to New Delhi, after completion of consultations in Islamabad. ii. The Pakistan Delegation will

Return of Indian POW, Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman The captured Indian Air Force Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman has been returned to India today. He was arrested when his military jet MIG-21 crashed in Azad Jammu & Kashmir after being shot down by Pakistan Air Force for violating Pakistani airspace on February 27, 2019. While in

Samjhuta Express Temporarily Suspended The operation of Samjhuta Express has been suspended today, in view of the prevailing tensions between Pakistan and India. Samjhuta Express will resume its operations as soon as the security situation improves between India and Pakistan. Recent Posts High Commission for Pakistan in New Delhi issues visas to Indian Hindu Pilgrims

Pakistan strikes back Today, Pakistan Air Force undertook strikes across Line of Control from within Pakistani airspace. This was not a retaliation to continued Indian belligerence. Pakistan has therefore, taken strikes at non military target, avoiding human loss and collateral damage. Sole purpose being to demonstrate our right, will and capability for self defence. We

Foreign Minister Briefs the Diplomatic Corps on Intrusion by Indian Aircraft Foreign Minister, Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi, briefed the members of the diplomatic corps about the Indian violation of Pakistan´s sovereignty and territorial integrity today when at approximately 0254 hours, 6-8 Indian aircraft were effectively intercepted by Pakistani Air Force Jets and forced to scuttle