Pakistan News
Pakistan should return Dawood to show stand against terrorism: Govt-sources
If Pakistan was sincere in tackling terror, then it should at least hand over to India Dawood Ibrahim, Sayeed Salahudeen and other terrorists who are Indian citizens and residing in that country, government sources said today.
Supreme Court dismisses plea to send Indian Muslims to Pakistan
The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea which prayed that Indian Muslims should be sent to Pakistan.
J&K: Two Pakistani Air Force jets go supersonic near LoC
Amid the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, the Indian air defense radars have reportedly detected two fighter jets of the Pakistan Air Force go supersonic only 10 km from the Line of Control (LoC).
Pakistani spy involved in espionage activities arrested in Rajasthan: Official
A 36-year-old man, who was detained near the International Border in Rajasthan on suspicion of spying for Pakistan, has been arrested, officials said yesterday.
Pakistan insists they will deal 'firmly' with terrorists: Trump's adviser
Pakistan promises to crack down on terrorist groups attacking Indian rule over Kashmir, United States President Donald Trump's national security adviser John Bolton said yesterday.
Poonch: Pakistani troops violate ceasefire, target Army posts and villages
Pakistani troops today resorted to unprovoked ceasefire violations targeting forward posts and villages at four places along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, officials said.
Pakistan writes to FATF seeking India's removal from review body
Pakistan has asked terror financing watchdog, FATF, to remove India as co-chair of its Asia-Pacific Joint Group, to ensure the review process is "fair and unbiased".
Missing Italian, British climbers found dead on Pakistan's 'killer mountain'
The bodies of a British and Italian mountaineer were found yesterday in northern Pakistan, nearly two weeks after the duo went missing while trying to climb Nanga Parbat in the Himalayas, the Italian ambassador to Pakistan said yesterday.
India wants "naya" Pakistan to take "naya" action against terrorism
A day after Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said he wouldn't allow his country's soil to be used for terrorism abroad, New Delhi on Saturday asked him to move beyond words.
Rajasthan: IAF's MiG-21 crashes, pilot ejects safely
A MiG-21 fighter jet of Indian Air Force crashed near Nal in Rajasthan on Friday. The pilot ejected safely, the IAF said in a statement.
US urges Pakistan to take 'sustained, irreversible' actions against terrorists
The US has asked Pakistan to take "sustained and irreversible" actions against terrorist groups operating from its territory, according to a top State Department official.
Prepared to proactively engage with any threat from Pakistan: IAF
The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Thursday said it was in a "high state of preparedness" for engaging proactively with any kind of perceived threat from Pakistan.
Abhinandan Varthaman was choked, beaten in Pakistan during captivity: Report
The first 24 hours of captivity in Pakistan were terrible for Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman as the officials from the other side of border tried to extract crucial information from him regarding "Indian troop deployment, high-security radio frequencies and sensitive logistics," reports HT.
Balakot: Before and after images confirm airstrikes caused significant damage
With a cloud of uncertainty surrounding the number of terrorists killed in Indian Air Force's cross border operation on February 26, satellite images of Jaish-e-Mohammed's camp in Pakistan's Balakot reveal the damage inflicted.
Pakistan to send envoy Sohail Mahmood back to India: Qureshi
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi today said that his country is sending its envoy, Sohail Mahmood, back to India and is ready to engage with New Delhi to reduce tensions, which are "de-escalating" due to diplomatic efforts by countries like the US, China, and Russia.
Pakistan SC bars private channels from airing Indian films, TV-shows
Pakistan's Supreme Court yesterday barred private channels from airing Indian films and television shows, amid escalating tensions between the two countries following the Pulwama terror attack.
Pakistani Minister makes derogatory remarks against Hindu community; gets sacked
The Information and Culture Minister of Pakistan's Punjab, Fayyaz ul Hassan Chohan, has reportedly been sacked from the post after making derogatory remarks against the Hindu community.
Amid escalating tensions, wedding between Pakistani-girl and Indian-man called off
A wedding between an Indian man of Barmer district in Rajasthan and a Pakistani girl of Sindh province was canceled as the former couldn't reach the neighboring country due to prevailing tensions.
JeM chief Masood Azhar's brother among 44 arrested in Pakistan
The Pakistani Government today claimed that it has arrested as many as 44 members belonging to banned outfits, including Mufti Abdul Rauf, the brother of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar.
Terrorists being trained for attack via sea, says Navy Chief
During a press interaction on Tuesday, Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba said they have reports that terrorists are being trained to carry out an operation via sea.
Bombs penetrated buildings, exploded inside: Here's what happened at Balakot
The unprecedented Balakot strikes in Pakistan drew a deep red line for India. With its seamless operation, IAF scripted history.
Abhinandan's gunslinger mooch is a rage among Indian youth, men
The hero of the nation, Indian Air Force Wing Commander, Abhinandan Varthaman, returned to the country last week, and Indians have not stopped celebrating since.
J&K: Ceasefire violation by Pakistan breaks two-day lull along LoC
Pakistani troops today violated ceasefire by targeting forward posts and villages along the Line of Control (LoC) in Akhnoor sector, Jammu, breaking a two-day lull in cross-border skirmishes.
Samjhauta Express, with 150 on board, leaves Lahore today
Pakistan authorities today restored the Samjhauta Express services between Lahore and Delhi, days after the train was suspended due to tense bilateral ties following the Pulwama terror attack.
Masood Azhar is alive: Pakistani media rejects death rumors
Rejecting widespread rumors about his death, a Pakistani news portal confirmed on Sunday that Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar is alive.
IAF pilot's wife has important message for "social media warriors"
The wife of Squadron Leader Ninad Mandavgane, who was among the seven who lost their lives after an IAF jet crashed earlier this week, has asked social media warriors to not spew venom and do something constructive for the country instead.
Domestic, international flight operations resume at Pakistan's Lahore airport
Flight operations resumed at Lahore airport today after being suspended for over 72 hours as Pakistan's airspace was closed in the wake of escalating tensions with India after the Pulwama terror attack.
Poonch: Pakistan's ceasefire violation kills mother, her two minor kids
On Friday night, Pakistan violated ceasefire in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir killing three members of the same family and seriously injuring two others. A nine-month-old baby was among the ones who lost their lives.
Pakistan uses F-16 against India, US seeks more information
After Pakistan used F-16 jets to target military installments in India earlier this week, the United States is seeking more information.
US seeks information from Pakistan on potential misuse of F-16s
The US is seeking more information from Pakistan on the potential misuse of American-made F-16 fighter jets by it against India in violation of the end-user agreement, the State Department has said.
Pakistan's foreign minister hints government is in touch with Jaish-e-Mohammed
A day after he said Jaish-e-Mohammed's Chief Masood Azhar was in Pakistan and "unwell", Shah Mehmood Qureshi has now said the country's government was in touch with the terrorist outfit.
Pakistan's propaganda video delayed Abhinandan Varthaman's release
Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman's return to India was delayed due to the heavily edited video, which Pakistan released just an hour before he crossed over the border, claimed reports.
Driven by Modi hatred, Opposition is helping Pakistan: PM
Few parties are helping Pakistan with their statements, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday in Tamil Nadu while addressing a rally.
Amid Indo-Pak tension, Beijing cancels all flights to, from Pakistan
China has canceled all flights to and from Pakistan and rerouted its international aircraft flying over the Pakistani airspace due to the regional tensions, official media in Beijing reported today.
Pakistan: Petition filed to stop the release of Abhinandan Varthaman
A Pakistani citizen today filed a petition in the Islamabad High Court to stop the imminent release of the captured Indian Air Force pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, saying he committed crime against the country and should be put on trial.
Countries should stop protecting terrorists: Sushma Swaraj at OIC
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, who was invited to Dubai as the guest of honor at Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), on Thursday said all countries should come together to fight terrorism.
Wi-Fi named 'Join Hizbul Mujahideen' leads police on wild-goose chase
Amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan after the Pulwama attack, leading to a high alert imposed on Delhi Metro, somebody had their Wi-Fi named 'Join Hizbul Mujahideen'.
Indian pilot's release by Pak 'very much welcomed' step: UN
The release of an Indian pilot by Pakistan would be a "very much welcomed step", spokesperson for UN chief Antonio Guterres said yesterday, stressing that the message to India and Pakistan from the world body and the international community is to de-escalate tensions.
#AbhinandanMyHero: Wing Commander's parents get standing ovation on flight
On realizing that Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman's parents were traveling with them on a Delhi-bound flight, passengers cheered, clapped and gave them a standing ovation.
Masood Azhar is in Pakistan, but "very unwell": Pakistan Minister
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, while speaking to CNN, confirmed Jaish-e-Mohammed's chief Masood Azhar was in his country but stressed he was "very unwell".