India has asked for a visa-free access from Pakistan during the meeting of Indian and Pakistan Officials to finalise the modalities of the proposed cross-border Kartarpur corridor. The meeting is being held to discuss the draft agreement which consists of(a)dedicated corridor that will allow pilgrims from India to visit the Kartarpur Sahib gurdwara without obtaining… Continue reading India wants visa-free travel to Kartarpur
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India, Pak. talks on Kartarpur today
Indian and Pakistan Officials will be meeting to finalise the modalities of the proposed cross-border Kartarpur corridor.The corridor will enable Indian pilgrims to pray at the Kartarpur Sahib gurdwara in Pakistan. The meeting is being held to discuss the draft agreement which consists of(a)dedicated corridor that will allow pilgrims from India to visit the Kartarpur… Continue reading India, Pak. talks on Kartarpur today
D-day for Azhar’s UNSC listing: all eyes on China
The United Nations Security Council’s 1267 committee will decide on designation of Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar under the UNSC 1267 Sanctions Committee. The proposal to designate Masood Azhar was moved by France, UK and the US.It is the fourth such bid at the UN in the last 10 years to list Azhar as a global… Continue reading D-day for Azhar’s UNSC listing: all eyes on China
Swanky terminal for Kartarpur pilgrims
India has decided to construct a “state-of-the-art” passenger terminal building for the Kartarpur corridor.The passenger terminal building (PTB) complex will have all the necessary passenger amenities to facilitate pilgrims intending to visit the Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara. The Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI) has been given the responsibility for constructing passenger terminal.Its mandate is to… Continue reading Swanky terminal for Kartarpur pilgrims
China says it is in “close communication” with India and Pakistan to ease tensions
China has said that it is planning to send a special envoy to ease tensions between India and Pakistan after the Pulwama attack. China agreed with Russia which said that Counter terrorism Mechanism such as Regional Anti terrorist Structure(RATS) under Shanghai cooperation Organisation(SCO) could be used as a forum to discuss India-Pakistan issues.However,India maintains that… Continue reading China says it is in “close communication” with India and Pakistan to ease tensions
What did we gain at OIC, asks Congress
The meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has passed two resolutions on Kashmir.It was passed a day after India’s foreign minister’s address at the OIC. The two resolutions,(a)Kashmir issue as the “core dispute” between the India and Pakistan.It also expressed concern at rights violations in “Indian occupied” Kashmir and (b)India-Pakistan “peace process”,were part… Continue reading What did we gain at OIC, asks Congress
Pakistan will release Abhinandan on Friday
Pakistan is set to release Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, who was captured after the Pakistan Air Force violated the Indian airspace and downed a MiG 21 ‘Bison’. Commander will be released under third Geneva Convention (1949) which provides for (a) protection for Prisoners of War (PoWs) (b) defines the rights of PoWs and (c)lays down… Continue reading Pakistan will release Abhinandan on Friday
Pakistan denying use of F-16s as US bars them from ‘offensive role’
Pakistan has used F-16s fighter aircraft for the air intrusion into India. However, they have denied its use as the fighters were obtained from the US under the banner of global fight against terrorism. US laws bar the use of fighters in an “offensive role” against a country. The parts of medium-range air-to-air missile (AMRAAM)… Continue reading Pakistan denying use of F-16s as US bars them from ‘offensive role’
IAF plane shot down, pilot taken captive by Pak. army
Pakistan has taken Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman under custody after the MIG-21 aircraft crashed in Pakistan controlled territory.However, India has called for his immediate return and said that Pakistan has violated Geneva convention by displaying photographs and videos of him being interrogated. The third Geneva Convention (1949) provides (a) protection for Prisoners of War (PoWs)… Continue reading IAF plane shot down, pilot taken captive by Pak. army
IAF strike on Pakistan: What is a ‘non-military preemptive action’?
India carried out “non-military preemptive” strikes on the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed militant outfit.It was carried out after receiving credible intelligence that the terror outfit was attempting suicide attacks in various parts of the country. A non military preemptive strike means that a military target has not been hit by the Indian Air Force that carried out… Continue reading IAF strike on Pakistan: What is a ‘non-military preemptive action’?
