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India, Pakistan should resolve Kashmir dispute through dialogue: UN Secy Gen tells Sharif
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has told Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif that Pakistan and India should address the Kashmir dispute through "dialogue".
Will press Pakistan to take steps to deal with terror groups, says US
The US has said it will continue to press Pakistan to take "additional steps" to deal with terror groups seeking refuge within its borders, hours after Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif sought American help to resolve bilateral issues between India and Pakistan.
Modi will make a big mistake if he relies solely on 'diplomatic offensive' against Pakistan
Modi will make a big mistake strategically and politically if he relies on diplomatic offensive alone to counter Pakistan's aggression against India.
US lawmakers condemn Uri attack, call for bringing perpetrators to justice
Strongly condemning the terrorist attack on an army camp in North Kashmir's Uri town that killed 18 soldiers, top American lawmakers across the aisle have called for bringing the perpetrators of the crime to justice.
'Uri is Pathankot-like Indian false flag operation': Pakistani media on terror attack
The Pakistani media has alleged that the Uri terror attack had been staged by India.
China voices concern over Kashmir unrest after Uri terror attack
China on Monday voiced concern over the "escalation" of violence and "rising temperatures" in Kashmir after the Uri terror attack.
After Uri terror attack, Pakistan raises Kashmir issue at NAM summit
Continuing with its efforts to internationalise the Kashmir issue, Pakistan on Sunday raised the matter in Margarita Island at the NAM summit.
Uri attack shows Pakistan's desire to use poison instead of dialogue: India
India on Sunday said the terrorist attack in Uri in Kashmir has highlighted Pakistan's desire to use "poison" instead of dialogue.
India raises Balochistan issue for the first time before the UN, hits out at Pakistan
India on Wednesday accused Pakistan of widespread human rights violations there as well as in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani to arrive in New Delhi on Wednesday for 2-day visit
Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani will arrive in New Delhi on a two-day visit to hold "close consultations" on key issues with Prime Minister Modi.
Ten injured in suicide blast during Eid prayers in Pakistan
At least 10 people, including two policemen, were injured on Tuesday when a suicide bomber blew himself up outside a Shia mosque during Eid-ul Azha prayers in Pakistan's southern Sindh province.
Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif dedicates Eid to 'supreme sacrifices' of Kashmiris
Needling India yet again, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday dedicated Eid ul-Azha to the "supreme sacrifices" of Kashmiris.
Sushma Swaraj meets Nepalese Foreign Minister ahead of Prachanda's visit
Seeking to mend their frail ties, India and Nepal on Monday held wide-ranging talks and decided to step up cooperation in key areas of security.
Nepal PM Prachanda says his visit to India will improve soured ties between the countries
Nepal PM Prachanda said he will not sign any controversial deal with India during his visit this week but would lay a "strong foundation" for mutual trust.
PM Modi meets Aung San Suu Kyi on sidelines of India-Asean and East Asia summits
PM Narendra Modi met with Aung San Suu Kyi on the sidelines of the 14th India-Asean Summit and the 11th East Asia Summit.
MEA summons Pakistan envoy Abdul Basit over discourtesy to Indian High Commissioner
The Indian side was miffed over the discourtesy meted out to the Indian High Commissioner and following this have summoned Basit to convey its displeasure.
Why the Asean-India and East Asia summits could be crucial for India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the 14th Asean-India Summit and 11th East Asia Summit in Vientiane, the capital of Laos.
Pakistan, terrorism, Scorpene leak: What PM Modi said during the G20 summit in China
Here are the key issues which Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on during the G20 summit.
Bangladesh summons Pakistani diplomat to lodge protest in worsening row
Bangladesh on Sunday summoned Pakistan's acting high commissioner to protest its interference in its affairs after Islamabad said it was "deeply saddened" by the execution of a top Islamist party figure for atrocities committed during the war to leave Pakistan.
PM Modi raises issues of black money, tax evasion at G20 summit in China
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday raised the issue of black money and tax evasion at the ongoing G20 summit in Hangzhou, urging the member countries to take action against the financial corruption.
Kyrgyzstan blast: Three wounded as bomber drives through embassy gates before blowing up
A car driven by a suicide bomber exploded after ramming through a gate at the Chinese embassy in Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday, wounding three people, authorities said.
Protests outside Chinese embassy in London over Balochistan: How China is involved in the row
Balochistan and Sindhi leaders held a protest outside the Chinese embassy in London against the China-Pakistan Economic corridor (CPEC) in Balochistan.
Earthquake of magnitude 6.8 hits Myanmar; tremors felt in Bihar, Bengal, Assam
An earthquake of magnitude 6.8 hit central Myanmar on Wednesday and the tremors were also felt in parts of eastern India.
India, Pakistan will not be able to solve Kashmir problem on their own: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq
India and Pakistan will not be able to find a solution to the Kashmir problem on their own, moderate Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said.
Aung San Suu Kyi's visit to China ahead of India a balancing act: Chinese media
Myanmar's leader Aung San Suu Kyi's visit to China ahead of India shows her wish to strike a "balance" among major powers, state-run Chinese media said.
Narendra Modi crossed 'red line' by talking about Balochistan: Pakistan
Pakistan on Thursday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi crossed the "red line" by talking about Balochistan.
Amid Kashmir stand-off, Jaishankar accepts Pakistan's invite for talks
Amid escalating bilateral tension over the unrest in Kashmir Valley, India on Wednesday said that Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar will go to Islamabad for talks with his Pakistani counterpart, but will focus on "aspects" related to cross-border terrorism.
Hafiz Saeed asks Pakistan's military to send troops to Kashmir to 'teach' India 'a lesson'
Hafiz Saeed has now asked the Pakistani military to send troops to Jammu and Kashmir to "teach" India "a lesson".
Modi turns Kashmir issue on its head: Pakistan is obviously outraged
For now, the Modi manoeuvre has reworked the bottom line on Kashmir. He has changed the dynamics overnight.
Modi's Balochistan remark will give Pakistan opportunity to internationalise Kashmir issue: CPI(M)
CPI(M) on Tuesday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for referring to "human rights violations" in Balochistan and Gilgit.