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28 Apr

Owaisi Slams Shahid Afridi Over Pahalgam Attack Remark, Calls for Tougher International Action on Pakistan

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaOwaisi, Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan, Shahid Afridi

New Delhi, April 29, 2025: All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi has sharply criticised former Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi for his comments blaming the Indian Army following the recent Pahalgam terror attack. Speaking to the media, Owaisi called Afridi a "joker" and dismissed his allegations against Indian forces, stating that Pakistan itself must be held accountable for supporting terrorism.Shahid Afridi, during a Pakistani TV show on Samaa TV, had remarked that the terror attack in Pahalgam, which killed 26 civilians and injured several others, exposed the inefficiency of India’s 800,000-strong security forces deployed in Kashmir. "You have an 800,000-strong…

28 Apr

Over 1,000 Indians Return from Pakistan via Wagah Border Amid Rising Tensions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaIndia-Pakistan tensions, Indian nationals return, Pakistan, Wagah border

Amritsar, April 28, 2025 – More than 1,000 Indian nationals have returned from Pakistan through the Wagah border over the last six days, following the Indian government's directive to short-term visa holders to exit Pakistan promptly.According to officials, 1,098 Indians have crossed back into India through the Attari-Wagah border between April 23 and April 28. On Monday alone, 178 Indian nationals arrived via the Integrated Check Post (ICP) Attari. This movement comes in the wake of escalating tensions between India and Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians.The Ministry of Home Affairs had issued…

28 Apr

China Backs Pakistan, Calls for Calm as India-Pakistan Tensions Rise

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsChina, Pakistan

New Delhi (National Times): After the Pahalgam Attack, China has thrown its weight behind Pakistan, voicing support for its sovereignty and security amid escalating tensions with India following the Pahalgam terror attack. In a phone call on Sunday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi assured his Pakistani counterpart, Ishaq Dar, that Beijing remains a firm supporter of Pakistan’s counterterrorism efforts and its national security imperatives. He also called for an "impartial investigation" into the terror attack that claimed 26 lives. The situation between India and Pakistan has rapidly deteriorated since the attack, with India moving to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty…

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…