Pakistan Archives - Page 11 of 12

28 Apr

BSF Constable Still Held in Pakistan as Efforts for Release Continue

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabBSF, Pakistan

Ferozepur (National Times): BSF constable Purnab Kumar Shaw remains in Pakistan's custody for the fifth straight day, with Islamabad yet to respond to India's multiple appeals for his return. Shaw had inadvertently crossed the international border near Ferozepur, Punjab, on April 23. A senior BSF official confirmed that since Wednesday afternoon, there has been no positive development from the Pakistan side despite repeated diplomatic and military efforts. Meanwhile, Shaw’s wife, Rajani, who is pregnant, announced on Sunday that she, along with her son and other relatives, will travel to Ferozepur to seek information directly from BSF officials. The family plans…

28 Apr

Pakistan Urges Russia and China to Join Pahalgam Terror Attack Investigation

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsChina, International Investigation, Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan, Russia

Islamabad, April 28, 2025 – In a significant diplomatic move, Pakistan has urged Russia and China to participate in an international investigation into the Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 people dead, including 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen, in Jammu and Kashmir earlier this month.According to Pakistan’s Foreign Office, Islamabad maintains that it had no role in the brutal attack. Pakistani officials have dismissed India's allegations of cross-border terrorism, describing them as "baseless" and "politically motivated." In an effort to bolster its claims of innocence, Pakistan formally suggested that neutral parties such as Russia and China be involved…

26 Apr

Amit Shah Chairs Key Meeting on Suspended Indus Waters Treaty Amid Rising Tensions with Pakistan

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaIndia, Indus Waters Treaty, Pakistan

New Delhi, April 25, 2025: India has officially suspended the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) with Pakistan, following a meeting chaired by the country's Home Minister. The move comes in the wake of a deadly terrorist attack near Pahalgam town in Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 people, including 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen. This escalation has prompted the Indian government to reconsider its water-sharing agreement with Pakistan, which has been in place since 1960.The Indus Waters Treaty, signed after nine years of negotiations, has served as a framework for water distribution between the two countries. It allocates the…

26 Apr

Pakistan Offers to Join ‘Neutral Probe’ Into Pahalgam Attack, Says PM Shehbaz Sharif

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsPahalgam, Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif

ISLAMABAD (National Times)– Amid heightened tensions with India following the devastating terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stated that Islamabad is willing to participate in a neutral and transparent investigation into the incident that left 26 people dead. “Pakistan is open to participating in any neutral, transparent, and credible investigation,” Sharif said while addressing a military academy event in Abbottabad. His remarks appear aimed at easing diplomatic tensions as India has accused Pakistani elements of playing a role in the April 22 attack near Baisaran. Despite offering cooperation, Sharif also sent a strong…

26 Apr

Bilawal Bhutto Issues Threat Over Indus Waters Treaty Freeze: ‘Either Our Water Will Flow, Or Their Blood’

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsBilawal Bhutto, India, Indus Water Treaty, Pakistan

Islamabad/New Delhi (National Times): As diplomatic tensions flare between India and Pakistan following the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has made a fiery and provocative statement. "The Indus is ours and will remain ours. Either our water will flow through it, or their blood will," Bhutto declared, sparking fresh concerns over escalating hostilities between the two nations. His remarks come in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 civilian lives and has led to a sharp deterioration in Indo-Pak ties. India has responded with a…

26 Apr

Pakistan Breaches Ceasefire Again Along LoC Amid Rising Tensions Post Pahalgam Attack

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaIndia, Pakistan

New Delhi (National Times): In a fresh provocation, Pakistani troops once again violated the ceasefire agreement by opening unprovoked fire at Indian positions along the Line of Control (LoC) during the night of April 25–26. The incident comes just days after a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, that left 26 civilians dead, heightening tensions between the two neighboring nations. This marks the second consecutive night of such firing by Pakistan, with Indian military sources suggesting an attempt to test the preparedness of Indian troops. According to an official statement from the Indian Army: "On the night of…

25 Apr

Indian Air Force Launches ‘Exercise Aakraman’ Amid Tensions with Pakistan Following Pahalgam Attack

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusinessIndia, Pahalgam, Pakistan

New Delhi (National Times): In the wake of the devastating terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives in Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has initiated a significant military drill dubbed Exercise Aakraman (meaning "Attack") in the central sector near the Line of Control (LoC). This extensive operation features the IAF’s primary combat fleet, including the advanced Rafale fighter jets stationed at Ambala and Hashimara bases. The exercise showcased heightened operational readiness, with both combat and transport aircraft conducting sorties throughout Thursday night. Aircraft equipped with Airborne Warning and Control Systems (AWACS) maintained surveillance, monitoring enemy movements…

24 Apr

BSF Constable Detained by Pakistan Rangers After Accidental Border Crossing; Release Talks Underway

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabBSF, Pakistan

New Delhi (National Times): A Border Security Force (BSF) constable was detained by Pakistan Rangers on Wednesday after inadvertently crossing the international boundary near Firozpur, Punjab, officials confirmed Thursday. The detained jawan, identified as Constable PK Singh of the 182nd battalion, was on duty escorting local farmers when he stepped over the line to rest in the shade. Clad in full uniform and bearing his service rifle, he was promptly taken into custody by Pakistani Rangers. A senior BSF officer stated, “A flag meeting has been called to negotiate the safe return of our colleague.” Such inadvertent crossings are not unprecedented;…

24 Apr

Pakistan Suspends All Bilateral Agreements, Including Shimla Agreement, Closes Airspace

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsPakistan

Islamabad (National Times): Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan over the recent Pahalgam terrorist attack, which claimed over 27 lives, Islamabad on Thursday unveiled a series of stern reprisals against India, ordering the immediate shutdown of its airspace to all Indian-owned and -operated carriers and halting bilateral trade in every form. These measures follow New Delhi’s own diplomatic sanctions announced just a day earlier. According to Islamabad’s official communiqué: Pakistani airspace is off‑limits to any Indian‑flagged or -operated aircraft. All trade between the two countries—and shipments in transit via Pakistan—has been suspended indefinitely. The Wagah border crossing will no…

24 Apr

India Issues New Visa Restrictions on Pakistan, Advisory for Its Citizens

nishuthapar10 CommentsIndiaIndia, Pahalgam, Pakistan

New Delhi (National Times): In response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack, India’s Cabinet Committee on Security has approved immediate changes to its visa regime with Pakistan. It comes amid rising tension between the two countries. India on Wednesday announced a set of restrictions against Pakistan and in continuation to its previous decisions, India has come with more visa restrictions against Pakistan. Suspension of All Pakistani Visa Services No new visas will be issued; consular services for Pakistan are effectively halted as of today. Revocation of Existing Visas (Effective April 27, 2025) All previously valid visas—tourist, business, student—held by Pakistani nationals…