US President Donald Trump, in his state of the Union Address Tuesday night, reiterated his claim that he had ended eight wars, including the India-Pakistan conflict, in the first ten months of his second term in the White House. In his more than 100-minute address to a joint session of the US Congress, he also […]
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ICC, PCB officials meet in Lahore to discuss Pak-India T20 World Cup row
A meeting between the International Cricket Council (ICC) and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials is underway in Lahore on Sunday to discuss Pakistan’s boycotted T20 World Cup match with India on February 15. The meeting is taking place at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. Sources, however, say that the two sides will most likely announce the outcome […]
‘Eight essentially’: Trump revises tally of downed jets during Pak-India clash
US President Donald Trump has revised the number of planes shot down during the Pakistan-India clash in May this year, stating that the tally of the downed jets is “eight essentially”. Earlier this year, Pakistan and Indian engaged in a military showdown, the worst between the old foes in decades, which was sparked by a […]
7 ‘brand new, beautiful planes’ shot down during Pak-India war: Trump
United States President Donald Trump has once again referred to the brief military conflict between Pakistan and India earlier this year, claiming that seven “brand new, beautiful planes” were shot down during the escalation. Addressing a dinner with business leaders in Japan on Tuesday, Trump said he had helped prevent several wars through trade pressure […]
Pakistan urges global intervention in issues with India
Pakistan has called for “intervention” from global powers in resolving key issues with India amid ongoing tensions, members of a high-level delegation presenting Islamabad’s stance said on Sunday after landing in London. Earlier this month, Pakistan launched a broad-based engagement campaign to present its perspective on the recent conflict with India to the world and […]
FO rejects Indian claims of Pakistan using nuclear-capable missiles
Foreign-OfficeThe Foreign Office (FO) on Monday dismissed reports of the Indian media claiming that Pakistan used nuclear-capable Shaheen missiles during the recent tensions with India. New Delhi had accused Islamabad, without evidence, of orchestrating last month’s deadly attack in occupied Kashmir’s Pahalgam. Pakistan had strongly denied the allegations and called for a neutral probe. As […]
Pakistan hails Iran’s peace efforts amid India standoff
Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR)Lt General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, director general of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), has lauded Iran’s peace efforts in the recent Pakistan-India conflict and warned of “forces” seeking to create a rift among brotherly countries. “Pakistan is fully grateful to the international community, and we are especially grateful to brotherly countries, including […]
War or Peace, your choice, PM to India
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, while hailing the recent military triumph over India as a “historic victory”, heaped praise on the armed forces for “avenging the 1971 war” during the Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos. Accompanied by the military top brass – including army chief General Asim Munir, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu, and his cabinet ministers, […]
Only Kashmir, terror, and water on table in any talks with India: Kh Asif
Federal Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Monday said that any future talks with India would focus on three key issues including Kashmir, terrorism, and water. In an exclusive talk with a private news channel, he said India’s arrogance is the main reason why these matters remain unresolved. “Kashmir can be resolved under UN resolutions, but […]
NA resolution condemns India’s move to suspend IWT
The National Assembly on Monday unanimously passed a resolution condemning India’s unlawful and unilateral declaration to hold the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance in blatant violation of the Treaty which clearly amounts to an act of war. The resolution was presented by Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry. The resolution said, that […]