UK-based daily newspaper, The Guardian claimed, “Indian Govt ordered targeted killings in Pakistan”. However, the Ministry of External Affairs has vehemently rejected the claims made by The Guardian in its report. Denying the allegations, Ministry of External Affairs called it a “false and malicious anti-India propaganda”. After The Guardian’s reports, PM Modi’s 2019 Lok Sabha Election speech doing rounds on social media. On Mar 04, 2019, PM Modi slammed Pakistan for its continuous cross-border terrorism and said, “Hum Ghar me Gush ke Marenge”. Defence Expert KP Fabian has rejected The Guardian’s report and echoed MEA’s statement. However, he said that The Guardian’s report will benefit the ruling BJP in the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections.
06 April,2024 06:33 PM IST
Former Pakistani diplomat Husain Haqqani has given advice to Pak government to improve relations with India. In a post on X, Haqqani wrote about the attacks that had been carried out against India. He addressed the people complaining about India’s hardening attitude towards Pakistan. Haqqani reminded them of Kargil War, Kashmir insurgency, attack on Indian Parliament, and horrors of 26/11 Mumbai attacks. Former Pak Ambassador to US, Husain advised Pakistan to ‘accept’ the results to make dialogue honest with India. “Some in Pakistan are complaining about hardening Indian attitudes towards Pakistan. It is result of Kashmir insurgency (1989-2019), Kargil (1999), Parliament attack (2001), Mumbai terror attack (2008), & much more. Accepting that might make dialogue honest & easier,” Husain Haqqani wrote in a post on X. Both the nuclear-armed countries have fought three wars since independence from Britain in 1947. On several instances, like Mumbai attacks, 2001 Parliament attack, the ties between the two nations have worsened. Also, the Kashmir conflict and Pakistan’s continuous terror-sponsoring have fueled enmity between the countries.
30 March,2024 06:01 PM IST
Iran’s military has reportedly killed a senior Jaish-al-Adl militant group commander and some of his companions. The armed clash happened inside Pakistan’s territory a month after two countries conducted airstrikes against each other. Notably, this is first such instance after the conclusion of the recent general elections in Pakistan. Formed in 2012, Jaish al-Adl is designated as a "terrorist" organization by Iran. It is a Sunni terrorist group that operates in Iran's southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchistan (Info Source- Al Arabiya News). The group has a history of carrying out attacks against the Iranian security forces. Weeks after the airstrikes were carried out, two nations mutually agreed to expand security cooperation. In recent times, this is the second such instance when Iran strikes Pakistan. On Jan 16, Iran had carried out airstrikes in Pakistan’s territory and then the latter withdrew its ambassador. On Jan 18, Pakistan retaliated and carried out airstrikes saying that it attacked ‘terrorist militant organisations’. Pakistan had said that they can resolve “misunderstandings” quickly but the recent strike depict the opposite.
24 February,2024 12:00 PM IST
Iran launched drone and missile attacks on terrorist group headquarters in Pakistan’s Balochistan on Jan 16. Pakistan has strongly condemned Iran’s strikes on a terrorist group in Balochistan which claimed the lives of two children. The Foreign Ministry of Pakistan has termed the Iran Airstrike In Pakistan as an “unprovoked violation” of its airspace by Iran. Tilak Devashar - (Member, National Security Advisor Board) decoded the attack and on why this attack couldn’t be averted.
17 January,2024 03:39 PM IST
Iran launched drone and missile attacks on terrorist group headquarters in Pakistan’s Balochistan on Jan 16. Pakistan has strongly condemned Iran’s strikes on a terrorist group in Balochistan which claimed the lives of two children. The Foreign Ministry of Pakistan has termed the Iran airstrike in Pakistan as an “unprovoked violation” of its airspace by Iran. Also, the Ministry has warned of serious consequences and said that violation of Pakistan’s sovereignty “completely unacceptable”. Soon after Iran’s military action, Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry raised the issue with the Iranian Counterpart on a diplomatic level. Islamabad highlighted that Tehran carried out the airstrike despite availability of several communication channels between the two. As per Al Arabiya News, Iran attacked the headquarters of Jaish al-Adl in Balochistan, Pakistan. Formed in 2012, this group has been designated as a “terrorist” organisation by Iran and operates in Sistan and Baluchestan province.
17 January,2024 11:14 AM IST
India continued its supremacy as it defeated Pakistan by 7 wickets and secured its 8th World Cup win over Pakistan, on Saturday. Former cricketer Jatin Paranjape analyses the ODI World Cup 2023 between India and Pakistan and highlights what made India take over the Pakistan team. Watch the video to know more.
15 October,2023 05:53 PM IST
Following India’s mammoth 228-run victory against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2023 Super Four, ecstatic fans celebrated Men in Blue’s victory chanting “India” “India” all across the country. The fans’ enthusiasm and their love for the national team were clearly visible as they chanted ‘India, India’. Fiery centuries from Virat Kohli and KL Rahul followed by Kuldeep Yadav's five-wicket haul powered India to 228 runs win over their traditional rival Pakistan in Asia Cup 2023 Super Four clash here at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on September 11. Kuldeep bagged his second ODI five-for as India clinched a huge 228-run win - Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf didn't come out to bat in Pakistan’s chase. With this mammoth victory, India clinched the top spot in of Asia Cup 2023 Super 4s table. BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla on September 11 praised Virat Kohli and KL Rahul and said they both did wonders.
12 September,2023 11:57 AM IST | Mumbai
Cricket fans thronged Pallekele Stadium in Kandy as to witness clash of arch-rivals India, Pakistan. Ahead of the thriller, cricket enthusiasts of both nations were seen cheering for their respective teams. Team India after the Asia Cup will start preparing for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 which will be hosted by India from October 5.
02 September,2023 04:40 PM IST | Mumbai
BCCI President Roger Binny on November 4 said that India’s tour to Pakistan for Asia Cup 2023 is not in BCCI’s hands. He said the Government has to give a clearance in order to take a decision on it. Roger Binny was recently announced as the BCCI president replacing Sourav Ganguly.
05 November,2022 02:23 PM IST
Cricket fans excited for India and Pakistan clash at Melbourne Cricket Ground on October 23. Bharat Army and Sachin’s fan Sudhir showed their excitement ahead of the contest. #INDvPAK #IndiavsPakistan #TeamIndia #TeamPakistan #ICCT20WorldCup #T20Worldcup #cricket #sports
23 October,2022 02:12 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
