Pakistan
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Indian demonetization drive: Pakistani diplomats say unable to withdraw cash
The ongoing India demonetization of Indian currency of higher denominations like Rs 500 and Rs 1000 has not only caused problems for the Indian people but also triggered a diplomatic row between India and Pakistan with...December 3, 2016 862 0 -
Will India respond positively to Pakistan’s peace overture?
Gold Temple in Amritsar, Photo by Sukanta Pal via Wikimedia Commons Narendra Modi, India’s prime minister, faces a peace test this weekend when Pakistan will make a bold move to attend the Heart of Asia conference...December 2, 2016 1077 0 -
China launches direct rail, sea freight service between Kunming and Karachi
Photo by Rahib ALi (Citizen)) , via Wikimedia Commons Boosting China-Pakistan trade prospects to a new level, China and Pakistan have launched a direct rail and sea freight service, with the first cargo train departing...December 2, 2016 1313 0 -
Pakistan says ready for peace talks with India despite tensions
Featured Image: Wagha Border Photo by Daniel Hauptstein via Wikimedia Commons Pakistan High Commissioner to India, Abdul Basit has said Islamabad is ready to hold a dialogue with New Delhi on the sidelines of the Heart...November 28, 2016 926 0 -
Russia joining China Pakistan Economic Corridor
Gwadar port Photo by Umargondal via Wikimedia Commons In a major strategic development, Russia is seeking to join China Pakistan Economic Corridor – a $ 46 billion project linking the region with Arabian Sea – and...November 26, 2016 1324 0 -
Pakistan appoints General Qamar Javed Bajwa as new army chief
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has appointed Lt. General Qamar Javed Bajwa as the new Chief of Army Staff upon General Raheel Sharif’s retirement on November 29. This transition in military leadership is significant as Gen...November 26, 2016 1330 0 -
India threatens to stop river water flows into Pakistan
Featured Image shows Indus River in Kharmang District, Pakistan, Photo by Shahnawaz Zafar via Wikimedia Commons Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has threatened to stop the flow of Indus river waters into Pakistan – in contravention of...November 25, 2016 1150 0 -
Pakistan protests Indian escalation at UN after several killed in Kashmir
Pakistani raised with senior UN officials the latest round of atrocities by Indian troops which involved targeting a civilian passenger bus and an ambulance in Kashmir, with its top diplomat calling the attacks a grave violation...November 24, 2016 1046 0 -
Kashmir : Indian shelling kills 10 civilians, three Pakistani troops
Photo by CIA shows Kashmir region via Wikimedia Commons Nine civilians were killed and several injured as India targeted a passenger bus with heavy shelling in Pakistan-administered Kashmir in the most dangerous South Asian escalation since 2003....November 23, 2016 848 0 -
Gen Sharif begins farewell visits as Pakistan considers his successor
Featured Image : Gen. Raheel Sharif at National Training Center during a visit to US in 2014, Photo credit : Mr. Gustavo Bahena (Irwin) via Wikimedia Commons Pakistan,s outgoing Chief of Army Staff, General Raheel Sharif...November 21, 2016 1083 0