Pakistan summons Indian envoy over 'unprovoked ceasefire violations'
May 18, 2018, at 10:31 pm
Islamabad, May 18 (IBNS): Pakistan on Friday summoned Indian High Commissioner Ajay Bisaria over the issue of 'unprovoked ceasefire violations' by Indian armed forces along the Line of Control and the Working Boundary.
Pakistan: Minorities under Collusive Terror
Apr 24, 2018, at 07:22 pm
At least two members of the Christian community, Rashid Khalid and Azhar Iqbal, were killed and another five were injured in a firing incident near a church in the Essa Nagri area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on April 15, 2018. Quetta’s Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, Abdur Razzaq Cheema, stated that the incident occurred when worshippers were leaving after attending the Sunday service at the church. Islamic State (IS, also Daesh) claimed responsibility for the attack through the Amaq ‘news agency’, its propaganda wing.
In London PM Modi condemns sexual assault of women, asks people not to politicise such incidents
Apr 19, 2018, at 08:20 pm
London, Apr 19 (IBNS) : Breaking his silence on the series of crimes against women, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday condemned such acts and advised the people not to politicise rape, reports said.
Pak prevents Sikh pilgrims from meeting Indian High Commissioner, India protests
Apr 15, 2018, at 08:05 pm
New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS): India has lodged a strong protest with Pakistan over a block of access for visiting pilgrims to Indian diplomats and consular teams.
General Nicholas Patrick Carter, Chief of General Staff (CGS) UK Army, arrives in Pakistan
Apr 07, 2018, at 09:04 pm
Islamabad, Apr 7 (IBNS): General Nicholas Patrick Carter, Chief of General Staff (CGS) UK Army, has arrived on two days official visit to Pakistan, officials said.
Indian welcomes US decision to put MML to global terrorist list
Apr 04, 2018, at 12:12 am
New Delhi, Apr 3 (IBNS): India on Tuesday welcomed the United States' decision to put Milli Muslim League (MML) and 7 of its functionaries to list of global terrorists.
Five Indian soldiers wounded as Pakistan violates ceasefire in J&K border
Apr 03, 2018, at 05:47 pm
Poonch, Apr 3 (IBNS): Five Indian soldiers, including an officer, were injured in cross-border firing after Pakistan violated ceasefire in the Krishna Ghati sector of Mendhar area in Poonch district of Jammu region on Tuesday morning.
India, Pakistan agree to resolve issues related to diplomats' treatment
Mar 31, 2018, at 05:20 am
New Delhi, Mar 30 (IBNS): In a major breakthrough, India and Pakistan have mutually agreed to resolve matters related to diplomats' treatment.
Pakistan not to participate in WTO meet in India protesting harassment of diplomats
Mar 17, 2018, at 09:30 pm
Islamabad, Mar 17 (IBNS) : Pakistan has decided to pull out from the World Trade Organisation (WTO) meet in New Delhi next week in protest against the alleged harassment of its diplomats in India, media reports said.
Pakistan envoy in Delhi summoned back home for consultation, India says it's routine and normal
Mar 15, 2018, at 10:35 pm
New Delhi, Mar 15 (IBNS) : After Pakistan summoned its High Commissioner to India back home for "consultations" amid reports of harassment of diplomats, New Delhi on Thursday said it is "pretty normal and pretty routine" and it is not a recall.
Pakistan calls back envoy from New Delhi for consultation on harassment of diplomats
Mar 15, 2018, at 07:38 pm
New Delhi/Islamabad, Mar 15 (IBNS) : Pakistan has called back its High Commissioner to India, Sohail Mahmood, for a meeting on the alleged harassment of its diplomats posted in New Delhi, media reports said.
Pakistan to be placed on watch list for terror financing?
Feb 24, 2018, at 05:19 am
Islamabad, Feb 23 (IBNS): In a move to curb terrorism, the global money laundering watchdog Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has decided to put Pakistan back on its terrorist financing watch list, media reports said.
BSF trooper shot by Pakistan Army along LoC dies
Feb 21, 2018, at 02:36 pm
Srinagar, Feb 21 (IBNS): A Border Security Force (BSF) trooper was killed after Pakistan army use sniper fired from across the Line of Control (LoC) in Tangdhar area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Tuesday.
EU member hails India's economy, takes a swipe at China, Pakistan
Feb 17, 2018, at 06:18 pm
Brussels, Feb 17 (IBNS): Hailing Indian's economy, European Union member and Italian lawmaker Fulvio Martusciello has said that he's pleasantly surprised by India's maturity and confidence at the global stage.
Pakistan will pay back India in its own coin in case of any misadventure: Khurram Dastgir Khan warns
Feb 13, 2018, at 11:45 pm
Islamabad, Feb 13 (IBNS): Pakistan Defence Minister Khurram Dastgir Khan warned his Indian counterpart Nirmala Sitharaman over her recent remarks following the terrorist attack on an Army camp in Jammu and Kashmir and said Islamabad will pay back New Delhi in "its own coin in case of any Indian misadventure".
J&K: Four soldiers killed, 1 hurt in Pakistani firing in Rajouri
Feb 05, 2018, at 04:42 am
Rajouri, Feb 4 (IBNS): An army officer was among four soldiers killed and two others received injuries in cross border shelling at Rajouri district of Jammu region on Sunday evening.
J&K: Four soldiers killed in Pakistani firing
Feb 05, 2018, at 04:09 am
Srinagar, Feb 4 (IBNS): The armies of India and Pakistan on Sunday exchanged heavy fire and shelling along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri and Poonch districts of Jammu and Kashmir, leaving four Indian army soldiers killed and five persons injured.
Will shoot limitless bullets to retaliate a single Pak fire: Rajnath Singh
Feb 04, 2018, at 03:47 pm
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IBNS): Warning Pakistan on ceasefire violation, Indian Home Minister Rajnath Singh said on Saturday that the country will shoot limitless bullets to retaliate a single shot from its neighbour.
Two Pakistan-trained LeT militants arrested in Kashmir
Feb 04, 2018, at 01:27 am
Srinagar, Feb 3 (IBNS): Two Pakistan-trained LeT terrorists from Jammu and Kashmir were arrested soon after they returned to India via the Wagah-Attari border crossing in Punjab with valid passports and visas.
Cross border shelling in Rajouri, 71 schools closed
Feb 01, 2018, at 04:58 pm
Srinagar, Feb 1 (IBNS): At least 71 schools were forced to shut down for the day after cross border shelling from Pakistan towards Indian posts on Thursday hampered proceedings.
Republic Day: BSF says no to sharing sweets with Pakistan Rangers
Jan 26, 2018, at 03:20 pm
Srinagar, Jan 26 (IBNS): Showing a tough stand, Border Security Force (BSF) said they will not share sweets with the Pakistan Rangers at Attari-Wagah border in view of ongoing tension along borders.
Pakistan yet to forget enmity with India, while India forgotten it in 1947 : RSS Chief
Jan 22, 2018, at 03:11 am
Guwahati, Jan 21 (IBNS): RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said that India had forgotten enmity with Pakistan in 1947, but Pakistan did not forget it.
India has already proved it can kill its enemies across its borders when needed: Rajnath Singh
Jan 22, 2018, at 12:12 am
Lucknow, Jan 21 (IBNS): Giving a strong message to Pakistan, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said if needed India could attack its enemies even on the foreign soils.
MEA summons Pakistan Deputy High Commissioner Syed Haider Shah
Jan 20, 2018, at 04:58 am
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IBNS): Deputy High Commissioner of Pakistan Syed Haider Shah was summoned to the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday.
"Test our resolve" on nuclear war, Pakistan dares India
Jan 14, 2018, at 06:08 pm
Islamabad, Jan 14 (IBNS): In response to Indian Army chief General Bipin Rawat's remarks, Pakistan has dared India to "test" their resolve over a nuclear war.
India, Pakistan held NSA-level talks focussing on cross-border terrorism: MEA
Jan 12, 2018, at 05:03 am
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IBNS): Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar on Thursday said national security advisors of India and Pakistan held bilateral talks last month that focused on cross-border terrorism.
India and Pakistan exchange list of nuclear installations: MEA
Jan 02, 2018, at 11:16 pm
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IBNS): India and Pakistan on Tuesday exchanged, through diplomatic channels simultaneously at New Delhi and Islamabad, the list of nuclear installations and facilities covered under the Agreement on the Prohibition of Attack against Nuclear installations between India and Pakistan, officials said.
Pakistan handed over a list of Indian prisoners
Jan 02, 2018, at 02:45 pm
Islamabad, Jan 2 (IBNS): The Government of Pakistan has said it has handed over a list of 457 Indian prisoners in Pakistan, to the High Commission of India in Islamabad.
India and Pakistan exchange list of nuclear installations and facilities
Jan 01, 2018, at 07:08 pm
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IBNS): India and Pakistan, on Monday, exchanged the list of nuclear installations and facilities covered under the Agreement on the Prohibition of Attack against Nuclear Installations between India and Pakistan, according to the Indian Ministry of External Affairs.
Farewell 2017: That Was The Year That Was
Jan 01, 2018, at 02:16 am
As we bid adieu to the eventful 2017 and welcome with new hope 2018, IBNS correspondent Supriyo Hazra looks back to track some of the major events which made it to the headlines during the year