By Staff Reporter ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States has called on President Donald Trump to step in and mediate the worsening Kashmir conflict
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Spy chief gets key national security role amid India tensions
ISLAMABAD: The government has named Lieutenant General Muhammad Asim Malik, head of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), as the new National Security Adviser (NSA), the first time a serving ISI chief will hold both roles simultaneously.
No first strike, but Pakistan promises fierce reply to India
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar said on Wednesday that Pakistan would not initiate military escalation with India but warned of a “very strong” response if provoked, as tensions over a deadly attack in occupied Kashmir brought the nuclear-armed rivals to a diplomatic precipice.
Sharif tells US India risks South Asia stability after Pahalgam attack
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday that India’s provocative response to last week’s Pahalgam attack in occupied Kashmir threatens South Asia’s stability, as he called for a neutral probe into the incident during a telephone conversation.
Pakistani jets forced Indian Rafales to retreat near Kashmir border: PTV
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani fighter jets intercepted four Indian Rafale aircraft conducting overnight patrols near the Kashmir border, forcing them to retreat, state media reported on Wednesday, as cross-border hostilities between the nuclear-armed rivals escalated following a deadly attack in the disputed region last week.
US intensifies diplomacy to defuse India-Pakistan standoff over Kashmir attack
ISLAMABAD: The United States is intensifying diplomatic efforts to calm tensions between India and Pakistan following a deadly attack in occupied Kashmir, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio poised to speak with the foreign ministers of both nations, the State Department said on Tuesday.
Pakistan warns of Indian military strike within 36 hours
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan warned on Tuesday that India was set to launch military action within 36 hours over a disputed Kashmir attack.
Pakistan military says India shared ‘no shred of evidence’ even the week after Kashmir attack
ISLAMABAD: The military said on Monday that India had failed to provide any “shred of evidence” even one week after a deadly attack that killed 26 tourists in occupied Kashmir, challenging New Delhi’s accusations of Islamabad’s involvement.
Military shoots down Indian intruder quadcopter for LoC breach
By Staff Reporter ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s military downed an Indian quadcopter that breached its airspace along the Line of Control (LoC) in disputed Kashmir region on
Pakistan flags ‘crucial’ days, warns of Indian military incursion
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Monday the next few days were ‘crucial’ with risks of an Indian military incursion, as a deadly attack in occupied Kashmir that killed 26 people heightened tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbours.