Indian, Pakistani PMs could meet on CHOGM sidelinesISLAMABAD - There is a strong possibility of the Indian and Pakistani prime ministers meeting on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Trinidad in late November, a media report Tuesday said. Pakistan to reverse clocks by one hour from Nov 1ISLAMABAD - The Pakistan government has decided to reverse the clocks by one hour from Nov 1, the Online news agency reported Monday citing the interior ministry. Next round of India-Pakistan diplomacy likely in Port of SpainNEW DELHI - With the meeting of Indian and Pakistani foreign ministers in New York ending in a stalemate, the next opportunity for the two countries to make another effort to start their stalled dialogue is in Port of Spain, Trinidad, on the sidelines of the Commonwealth summit November-end. US not ’satisfied’ despite Pakistan’s pledge to fight terrorWASHINGTON - Pakistan has increased its commitment in the fight against terrorism, but the Obama administration is still not “satisfied”, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said, pointing to the large presence of the Al Qaeda and the Taliban country. Australia doubles counter-terrorism training slots for Pakistani ArmyISLAMABAD - Australia is to double to 140 the number of counter-terrorism training slots it provides to the Pakistani Army besides helping in the reconstruction of the war-torn Malakand division in the country’s restive northwest, it was announced here Monday. EU to lift ban on Pakistani seafoodISLAMABAD - The European Union (EU) is likely to lift the ban on seafood imports from Pakistan, the Online news agency reported Monday. No ISI safe haven for Mullah Omar: OfficialISLAMABAD - Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) spy agency has categorically rejected a report saying that it was providing a safe haven to Taliban leader Mullah Omar, describing it as a propaganda blitz against an institution which has played pivotal role in the eradication of terrorism. Harpoon missiles not modified: PakistanKARACHI - Pakistan Monday repudiated reports that it had illegally modified the US-supplied Harpoon anti-ship missile to enable them to strike at land targets in India. Third UN team arrives to probe Benazir killingISLAMABAD - A third UN team has arrived here to probe the December 2007 assassination of former Pakistani prime minister Benazir Bhutto. Three guerrillas and a civilian die in Kashmir gunfightSRINAGAR - Three separatist guerrillas and a local resident were killed in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district in a gunfight between security forces and the guerrillas Monday, an official said. Peace talks can’t succeed amid terror, violence: India to Pakistan (Second lead)NEW YORK - Demanding concrete action against terror groups, India Sunday told Pakistan in no uncertain terms that an environment free of violence and terrorism was essential for the success of a meaningful dialogue process. India demands action against Pakistan terror groups at ‘constructive’ talksNEW YORK - Indian External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna conveyed New Delhi’s serious concerns about Pakistan-based militant groups to his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi during what he called “useful, constructive and candid” talks here Sunday. India demands concrete action against Pakistan terror groupsNEW YORK - India Sunday conveyed to Pakistan its serious concerns about terror groups in that country and demanded concrete and effective steps against these entities. India focuses on terror at talks with Pakistan (Second Lead)NEW YORK - The Indian and Pakistani foreign ministers began crucial talks here Sunday with India focusing on terror emanating from across the border and Islamabad still hedging its bets over action against the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack perpetrators. India-Pakistan talks begin; Islamabad still hedging bets over MumbaiNEW YORK - The Indian and Pakistan foreign ministers began crucial talks Sunday with India focusing on terror emanating from across the border and Islamabad still hedging its bets over action against the 26/11 Mumbai terror perpetrators. Indian, Pakistani ministers hold talksNEW YORK - Indian External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna and his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi met here Sunday for crucial talks that were expected to focus on terrorism - marking the first high-level contact between the two sides in two months. Punjab jails hub of ‘anti-national activities’: secret reportCHANDIGARH - Jails in Punjab have become a hub of “anti-national activities” with Khalistani prisoners speaking over mobile phones to contacts outside who are in touch with Pakistan, a secret report of the Punjab Police says. India seeks united action against terrorismUNITED NATIONS - India has asked the world community to urgently help bring to justice the perpetrators of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, saying it is their collective responsibility and duty to fight the “malignant menace” of terrorism. Krishna, Qureshi meet over dinner ahead of crucial talksNEW YORK - Ahead of their crucial talks Sunday, Indian External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna had an informal chat with his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi at a working dinner of the SAARC foreign ministers here. India, Pakistan foreign secretaries meet ahead of ministersNEW YORK - The Indian and Pakistani foreign secretaries met here Saturday to prepare the ground for the crucial talks between their foreign ministers where India is expected to focus on terrorism and demand speedy action against 26/11 perpetrators. Pakistan must end use of terror as state policy: Manmohan SinghPITTSBURGH - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said Pakistan must give up the use of terrorism as a “state policy” and bring the perpetrators of the Mumbai attacks to book, as it will encourage India to “walk an extra mile” to improve ties with the neighbour. Three killed in blast at Pakistani police stationISLAMABAD - A suicide bomber struck a police station in Pakistan’s troubled northwest Saturday, killing at least three people and wounding dozens more, police said. Four killed in suicide attack in PakistanISLAMABAD - At least four people were killed in a suicide attack on a police station in restive north-west Pakistan, television station GEO TV reported Saturday. Pakistan must give up terror as state policy: Manmohan SinghPITTSBURGH - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has asked Pakistan to give up its attitude of using terror as an instrument of state policy as that was the only obstacle in normalising relations with its neighbour. US Senate okays $7.5 bn for Pakistan to fight extremistsWASHINGTON/NEW YORK - The US Senate has approved legislation to triple civilian financial aid to Islamabad to $7.5 billion over five years even as President Barack Obama spoke of violent extremists within Pakistan posing a threat to the world. Hafiz Saeed’s arrest will take time: Pakistan (Lead, Changing dateline)NEW YORK - In a startling volte face, Pakistan admitted Thursday that Hafiz Saeed, the alleged mastermind of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks had not been arrested as had previously been thought, saying this would take time. France to ensure aid to Pakistan is not misused: French MPsNEW DELHI - France wants punishment for Mumbai terrorists and is monitoring foreign aid given to Pakistan to ensure it is not misused against India, a group of visiting French parliamentarians said Thursday. Hafiz Saeed a free man, appeals against fresh cases: LawyerLAHORE/NEW DELHI - Hafiz Saeed, who India holds to be mastermind of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, is not under house arrest and is a free man, his lawyer said Thursday, adding he had appealed against the two new cases filed against him by the Pakistan government. Hafiz Saeed a free man, appeals fresh cases: LawyerLAHORE - Hafiz Saeed, the alleged mastermind of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, is not under house arrest and is a free man, his lawyer said Thursday, adding that he had appealed against the two new cases filed against him by the Pakistan government. A.Q. Khan silent on proliferation letterISLAMABAD - Abdul Qadeer Khan, the disgraced scientist who mentored Pakistans nuclear programme, has declined to comment on the veracity of a letter he is supposed to have written to his wife five years ago. The publication of the missive has raised fresh concerns about his role in nuclear proliferation. |