News Updates

15 - 30 September, 2019
  • Pakistan to invite Manmohan Singh to Kartarpur corridor inauguration
    Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Monday announced that Pakistan has decided to extend an invitation to former Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh for the inauguration of the Kartarpur corridor, which is scheduled to be opened in November. (Dawn, September 30, 2019)
  • ‘Repression of people under occupation gravest form of terrorism’: Pakistan responds to India at UNGA
    “Why does India not allow Kashmiris to come out…why is India so afraid?” asks the Pakistan representatives. (Dawn, September 30, 2019)
  • 35 US lawmakers urge their govt to reduce tensions in South Asia US lawmakers write a letter addressed to Kelly Craft ambassador to the United States. Any US assistance to encourage bilateral discussions between India and Pakistan would help preserve global order and would serve to enhance the safety of Americans, says a letter signed by 35 US lawmakers. (Dawn, September 25, 2019)
8 - 15 September, 2019
  • 'Kashmir now a flashpoint, has potential of turning into nuclear war'
    Premier in an interview with Al Jazeera says India trying to push Pakistan into FATF blacklist.
    Prime Minister Imran Khan has urged the international community to play their due role in resolving the Kashmir issue and warned them that the dispute — which has now become a flashpoint between India and Pakistan — carries the potential of turning into a nuclear war and impacting the entire world. (Dawn, September 15, 2019)
  • Reports about Saudi, UAE ministers saying Kashmir situation is 'not an ummah issue' speculative: FO
    Dr Faisal says both ministers "expressed solidarity with Pakistan and support for the Kashmir cause". (Dawn, September 13, 2019)
  • Pakistan, India conflict over Kashmir less heated now, says Trump while reiterating offer to help
    "I'm willing to help them if they want, they know that is out there," says Trump referring to India and Pakistan. (Dawn, September 10, 2019)
1 - 7 September, 2019
  • India preparing grounds for false-flag operation by projecting 2 Pakistani civilians as terrorists: ISPR
    ISPR says the two Pakistanis in Indian custody are AJK civilians who inadvertently crossed the LoC. (Dawn, September 07, 2019)
  • Pakistan denies Indian president's request to use its airspace for overflight Decision taken in view of India's continuing oppression of the people in occupied Kashmir: Foreign Minister Qureshi. (Dawn, September, 07, 2019)
  • Pakistan denies Indian president's request to use its airspace for overflight
    Decision taken in view of India's continuing oppression of the people in occupied Kashmir: Foreign Minister Qureshi. (Dawn, September 07, 2019)
  • China can help defuse tensions in South Asia: US
    Pentagon official reminds Islamabad that once close relationship with Washington can be rebuilt. (Dawn, September 07, 2019)
  • Religious tourism category to be added to online visa system for Kartarpur visitors
    Visas for Kartarpur visits for Indians living in another country will be processed within 7-10 working days. (Dawn, September 06, 2019)
  • Doctors seek Indian visa to go to occupied Kashmir
    The doctors are concerned about public health and healthcare situation in occupied Kashmir. (Dawn, September 6, 2019)
  • Kartarpur corridor: govt agrees to allow 5,000 pilgrims daily
    Dr Faisal says media persons will be allowed to visit the corridor soon. (Dawn, September 05, 2019)
  • Pakistan won’t start military conflict with India: PM
    PM Imran urges Sikhs to raise their voice against oppression being committed against Muslims in India. (Dawn, September 03, 2019)
  • Call for US, Pakistan to maintain cautious relationship
    Former US secretary of defence James Mattis says both sides should have modest expectations from each other. (Dawn, September 05, 2019)