Indian Government has cautioned the International Monetary Fund against the fresh bailout for Pakistan. Pakistan has been seeking US $8 billion from the IMF to bail itself out from a severe financial crisis that threatens to cripple the country’s economy. Indian officials has told the IMF that Pakistan which was already grey listed by Financial… Continue reading India warns IMF against fresh bailout for Pakistan
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Traders, politicians slam govt. for suspension of Cross-LoC trade
Traders and politicians in Kashmir have criticised the government over the sudden suspension of Cross-Line of Control (LoC) trade with Pakistan. The Indian government had recently suspended the Cross-LoC trade citing a) illegal trade of U.S.-origin California almonds, b) funnelling of counterfeit currency, and c) funding and promotion of terror groups and anti-India operations though… Continue reading Traders, politicians slam govt. for suspension of Cross-LoC trade
Cross-LoC trade suspended after ‘misuse by arms, drugs smugglers’
The Ministry of Home Affairs, GoI has decided to suspend all cross-LoC trade with Pakistan. This is because the routes were allegedly being used as a conduit by elements in Pakistan to push weapons, narcotics and counterfeit currency into India. The decision has been taken based on a probe by National Investigation Agency (NIA). The… Continue reading Cross-LoC trade suspended after ‘misuse by arms, drugs smugglers’
India, Pakistan officials hold technical meeting on Kartarpur corridor
Indian and Pakistan officials has held a meeting to discuss the technical aspects of the proposed Kartarpur corridor.The two countries discussed on the (a)timing for completion of bridge (b)alignment of roads and (c)engineering aspects of the proposed crossing points. Earlier,the first meeting to finalise the modalities for the corridor took place on the Indian side… Continue reading India, Pakistan officials hold technical meeting on Kartarpur corridor
Pakistan issues 2,200 visas to Indian pilgrims
Pakistan has issued 2200 visas to Sikh pilgrims from India to participate in the annual Baisakhi celebrations.During their visit to Pakistan,the pilgrims will visit the shrine of Panja Sahib,Nankana Sahib and Kartarpur Sahib. Pilgrimages between India and Pakistan are governed by the 1974 Protocol on Visits to Religious Shrines.Under this framework,a large number of Sikh… Continue reading Pakistan issues 2,200 visas to Indian pilgrims
Pakistan opens a route for flights out of India
Pakistan has partially opened its airspace from India allowing Air India’s US and Europe bound flights to fly over it.The airspace has also been opened up for international airlines.The move will help the airlines save cost.However, flights originating or terminating in India were not allowed to use it. Earlier,Pakistan had shut down its airspace on… Continue reading Pakistan opens a route for flights out of India
India, Pakistan scramble jets after UAV sighting
The Indian Air Force deployed two Sukhoi-30 fighters from an airbase in Punjab after a Pakistani unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV) was spotted close to the border. This resulted in Pakistan also deploying two of its F-16 fighter aircrafts close to the border.However,no side violated the air space,with the fighter jets of both countries staying within their… Continue reading India, Pakistan scramble jets after UAV sighting
Kartarpur talks only if Pak. concedes demands
India has called off a second round of talks with Pakistan on the Kartarpur Corridor scheduled to be held on 2nd April. The inclusion of Khalistan separatists supporter in the recently constituted Kartarpur-related committee by the Pakistan government is the main reason for India calling off the talks. The issues that need to be resolved… Continue reading Kartarpur talks only if Pak. concedes demands
India keeps Khalistan threat off Kartarpur talks
During the meeting between Indian and Pakistani delegation,India did not raise the issue of Pakistan supporting the Khalistani movement.The meeting was held to discuss the modalities of the proposed cross-border Kartarpur corridor. Indian officials said that Khalistan issue was not brought up during the talks as it did not want to give Pakistan an opportunity… Continue reading India keeps Khalistan threat off Kartarpur talks
India resents Pakistan offer on Kartarpur
Indian and Pakistani officials have held the first meeting to finalise the modalities of the proposed cross-border Kartarpur corridor. During the meeting,Indian officials have objected to Pakistan’s (a)encroachment on the land belonging to the kartarpur sahib (b) restriction on the duration of Kartarpur agreement to two years despite India making it clear that it is… Continue reading India resents Pakistan offer on Kartarpur
