Pakistan and India exchanged sharp accusations during a debate at the United Nations (UN) Security Council on the protection of civilians, with Islamabad accusing New Delhi of terrorism, repression and violating international law. Read More: Pakistan raises Indus Waters Treaty suspension at United Nations The diplomatic exchange took place after India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, […]
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Pakistan vows nation unity and strength against external challenges: Ishaq Dar
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said that when a nation stands united, no external force can weaken its foundations, stressing that national unity remains Pakistan greatest strength. Read More: Military Issues Stern Warning After Ma’raka-e–Haq Anniversary Speaking at a ceremony marking the first anniversary of “Marka-e-Haq” at Air Headquarters Islamabad, Ishaq Dar […]
All Parties Hurriyat Conference reaffirms stance on electoral politics
The All Parties Hurriyat Conference has reiterated its long-standing policy of non-participation in electoral politics, stating it will neither transform into a political party nor support or oppose any group during elections in Pakistan or Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). Read More: Elections cannot replace resolution process for Kashmir dispute The decision was made during a […]
Pakistan rejected sentencing of Kashmiri leaders
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan has strongly rejected the sentencing of prominent Kashmiri political leaders Aasiya Andrabi to life imprisonment, along with 30-year jail terms awarded to her associates Fehmeeda Sofi and Nahida Nasreen by a court in New Delhi. Read More: Kashmiri Activist Asiya Andrabi Sentenced to Life In an official statement, Pakistan described the verdict […]
Zardari urges dialogue with India, warns against escalation
President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday urged India to shift from confrontation to meaningful negotiations, warning that Pakistan was fully prepared to defend itself if provoked. Read More: UN report confirms India’s aggressive actions, says Zardari Addressing a joint sitting of parliament at the start of the new parliamentary year, Zardari described war as a last resort and […]
India wary of Trump peace board possible Kashmir role
India has yet to formally engage with US President Donald Trump proposed ‘Board of Peace’, amid concerns in diplomatic and media circles that the initiative could open the Kashmir dispute to international mediation. Read More: US-India ties under strain after May conflict: report New Delhi was notably absent from the charter-signing ceremony held on the sidelines […]
Pakistan rejects remarks by Indian foreign minister, cites regional concerns
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday strongly rejected what it called “irresponsible assertions” by Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, accusing New Delhi of attempting to divert attention from its own conduct as a neighbour. The Foreign Office said India was once again deflecting scrutiny from policies that undermine regional peace and stability. Read More: FO rejects Indian FM’s […]
Ishaq Dar warns of deadly risks from Kashmir, Gaza, and climate
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar warned on Wednesday that simmering conflicts worldwide threaten global peace. He said the May Pakistan-India tensions could have escalated into a dangerous war. Dar stressed that unresolved regional issues, like Kashmir, further endanger stability in South Asia. Speaking at an event, he highlighted climate change as a major challenge for […]
Zardari celebrates Gilgit-Baltistan’s 78th Independence day with pride
Gilgit-Baltistan celebrated its 78th Independence Day with a special ceremony, where President Asif Ali Zardari inspected the parade. The Governor of Gilgit-Baltistan welcomed him and presented a traditional cap. The President attended as the chief guest, and a bugle was sounded to mark his arrival. Addressing the ceremony, President Zardari said that in 1947, the […]
Pakistan vows to defend sovereignty amid Afghan border tensions
ISLAMABAD — President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday reaffirmed that Pakistan remains steadfast in defending its national interests, sovereignty, and security amid heightened border tensions with Afghanistan. President Zardari said Pakistan would never accept any misleading stance on Jammu and Kashmir, calling India’s claims a “direct violation of international law […]