Tag: Indopak
Kashmir an Indo-Pak problem, says UK envoy
LAHORE - The Kashmir dispute is a joint problem of India and Pakistan and both countries should resolve it collectively, British High Commissioner to Pakistan Adam Thomson said on Saturday. Talking to reporters after a press conference arranged to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Moody International Group, he said the British government supported peace talks between India and Pakistan, and it was good to know that talks between the two neighbours were headed towards revival.
Roundtable of Indo-Pak activists charts manifesto for peace
KARACHI - Peace activists of India and Pakistan on Sunday unanimously demanded that both the countries' governments should release all civilian prisoners including fishermen as a goodwill gesture; liberalise visa rules; revive the India-Pakistan Judicial Committee on Prisoners; open trade; reduce military expenditure; and urgently resolve the almost-settled disputes like Siachen, Sir Creek.
They were speaking at a round-table conference titled 'Strategising Civil Society's Role
They were speaking at a round-table conference titled 'Strategising Civil Society's Role
Indo-pak relations – Re-writing history a must, says Nayar
KARACHI - Veteran Indian journalist Kuldip Nayar has said that the mistrust between the people of India and Pakistan was the main hurdle in developing peace and friendly relations, and re-writing the history based on facts was needed for developing trust. He expressed these views while addressing a reception hosted by the Karachi Press Club in his honour on Friday. "Integrity and prosperity of India depends on integrity and prosperity of Pakistan," he said. "Strengthening democracy in
Had Benazir been alive, Indo-Pak relations would have been better: CM
KARACHI - Had Benazir Bhutto been alive, India and Pakistan would have had better relations, Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah said on Friday at the CM House where a 15-member Indian peace delegation of intellectuals, writers, parliamentarians, educationists and social activists called on the CM. Speaking on the occasion, the CM said that the need of the hour is to make efforts for resolving issues between India and Pakistan. Feelings of hatred should be removed from the hearts of
Keep peace process rolling, stress Indo-Pak activists
KARACHI - Pakistani and Indian peace activists on Thursday underlined the need for unbreakable peace process until mutual disputes are resolved. These activists were speaking at a reception, hosted by the Pakistan Institute of Labour Education and Research (PILER) in honour of a nine-member peace delegation that arrived from India in the evening.
Leading the delegation, former MP and senior journalist Kuldip Nayar said that negotiations between the two countries should be
Leading the delegation, former MP and senior journalist Kuldip Nayar said that negotiations between the two countries should be
‘Trade best option to improve Indo-Pak ties’
LAHORE - The Centre for Peace and Democracy arranged a seminar organised in collaboration with the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI). There was unanimity amongst the participants that trade was the best option in building confidence and boosting relations between Pakistan and India, as well as creating new opportunities for economic growth. Among others the key speakers included former economic advisor Dr Salman Shah, CPD Director M Shoiab Adil, LCCI SVP Sheikh Muhmmad
Indo-Pak talks to resume at end of March
ISLAMABAD - The interior secretaries of Pakistan and India would meet in New Delhi on March 28-29 to resume the Indo-Pak dialogue, which has been suspended since the November 2008 Mumbai attacks, Foreign Office spokeswoman Tehmina Janjua said in a weekly press briefing on Thursday.
"Following agreement to resume a full-spectrum dialogue between Pakistan and India, the first meeting under the resumed process will be held on March 28-29 in the Indian capital," said Janjua. "[The]
"Following agreement to resume a full-spectrum dialogue between Pakistan and India, the first meeting under the resumed process will be held on March 28-29 in the Indian capital," said Janjua. "[The]
Indo-Pak talks – India wants Afghanistan to be included
ISLAMABAD - Backed by the Obama administration, India is strongly urging Pakistan for the inclusion of Afghanistan as an issue in the agenda of Indo-Pak peace dialogue that was resumed recently after months of suspension in the wake of Mumbai terror attacks of November 2008.
Pakistan and India resumed the peace process after the talks between their foreign secretaries early this month in Thimphu (Bhutan). A statement released simultaneously in Islamabad and New Delhi after the
Pakistan and India resumed the peace process after the talks between their foreign secretaries early this month in Thimphu (Bhutan). A statement released simultaneously in Islamabad and New Delhi after the
Kashmir, Mumbai to figure in Indo-Pak talks
ISLAMABAD - It was only after the acceptance of India's demand for alteration in the composite dialogue agenda that the 'impasse' between Islamabad and New Delhi over the stalled peace process could be removed recently in Bhutanese capital, Thimphu leading to the resumption of talks that came to a halt in November 2008 after the Mumbai terrorist attacks.
Before the Indo-Pak foreign secretaries' meeting held in the beginning of this month in Thimphu, India had made it clear that
Before the Indo-Pak foreign secretaries' meeting held in the beginning of this month in Thimphu, India had made it clear that
Indo-Pak talks to make a difference
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan is ready, as it appears to have agreed with India, to move forward with a new approach for an engagement with its neighbour to start a "full-spectrum" dialogue without giving this process a diplomatic nomenclature but carefully picking the thread from where it had been dropped after the Mumbai incident that jeopardised the peace process.
"Pakistan will approach (all issues) with an open and a constructive mind... it's a work in progress but it's resuming with a
"Pakistan will approach (all issues) with an open and a constructive mind... it's a work in progress but it's resuming with a
Trade across LoC may help improve Indo-Pak peace: PILDAT
ISLAMABAD - The trust developed through small barter trade taking place between Indian held Kashmir and Azad Kashmir has provided some former militants peaceful, non-violent role and alternative vision for change and conflict transformation despite considerable obstacles being faced by traders living on both sides of the Line of Control (LoC).
"The cross border relationships of trust developed through trade have proved to have resilience to political turmoil and have begun to
"The cross border relationships of trust developed through trade have proved to have resilience to political turmoil and have begun to
Indo-Pak moot urges meaningful dialogue on Kashmir
ISLAMABAD - Parliamentarians, intellectuals and opinion makers in Pakistan and India on Sunday urged the two countries to launch a meaningful dialogue on Kashmir and all other issues without further delay, cautioning that the absence of sustained engagement on conflicting matters would prove counterproductive and dangerous.
"The absence of a formal and sustained engagement on the full range of issues confronting India and Pakistan is unhealthy, counterproductive and dangerous. We
"The absence of a formal and sustained engagement on the full range of issues confronting India and Pakistan is unhealthy, counterproductive and dangerous. We
Indo-Pak Track-II parleys begin in Bangkok today
ISLAMABAD - Top politicians, academics and former military officials from Pakistan and India will meet in Bangkok today for a round of Track-II parleys that will focus on issues like nuclear safety and resumption of the stalled bilateral peace process.
The two-day dialogue will be held under the auspices of the sixth conference organised by the Jinnah Institute of Pakistan and the Institute of Peace and Security of India. A statement issued by the organisers said issues on the
The two-day dialogue will be held under the auspices of the sixth conference organised by the Jinnah Institute of Pakistan and the Institute of Peace and Security of India. A statement issued by the organisers said issues on the
Indo-Pak express in third round
LAHORE - The Indo-Pak duo of Pakistan's Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and India's Rohan Bopanna had a nerve-wrecking match in the second round of the Australian Open. The French pair of Arnaud Clement and Jeremy Chardy gave them a tough time before losing in a three setter.
Everything looked like a walk in the park for the Indo-Pak pair in the first set, which they won 6-3 when they broke Clement's serve at 4-3 up and easily served out the set. For the most part of the second set, Aisam
Everything looked like a walk in the park for the Indo-Pak pair in the first set, which they won 6-3 when they broke Clement's serve at 4-3 up and easily served out the set. For the most part of the second set, Aisam
Indo-Pak express prevail at Open
MELBOURNE - The unique ability of sport, and in particular tennis, to conquer political divides was on full display at the Australian Open Thursday as war-riven nations were united on court.
Less than 24 hours after a security alert over feared clashes between ethnic Serb and Croatian fans, Serbia's Dusan Vemic and Croatia's Ivo Karlovic teamed up for doubles.
On the court next door, another bitter rivalry was put aside, with India's Rohan Bopanna and Pakistan's Aisam-Ul-Haq
Less than 24 hours after a security alert over feared clashes between ethnic Serb and Croatian fans, Serbia's Dusan Vemic and Croatia's Ivo Karlovic teamed up for doubles.
On the court next door, another bitter rivalry was put aside, with India's Rohan Bopanna and Pakistan's Aisam-Ul-Haq
Kasuri leaves for India to attend moot on Indo-Pak ties
LAHORE - Former foreign minister and Chairman of Steering Committee of the Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) Like-Minded Group, Khurshid Mahmood Kasuri left for New Delhi on Wednesday to attend an international symposium on Indo-Pak relations. According to details, Kasuri, who is known as an expert on foreign affairs, will attend a seminar titled 'Evolution of Pakistan-India relations in first decade of the 21st Century'.
The Indian Council of World Affairs especially invited
The Indian Council of World Affairs especially invited
Indo-Pak dialogue is essential for stability in South Asia: US
WASHINGTON - The US encourages dialogue between India and Pakistan in order to ensure stability in South Asia, the White House said on Thursday.
"The president (Obama) recognises that India is an important partner and certainly critical in the region, and that in order to ensure stability in South Asia, we wanted to encourage dialogue between India and Pakistan," Mike Hammer, spokesman of the National Security Council, told foreign journalists in New York and Washington, at a
"The president (Obama) recognises that India is an important partner and certainly critical in the region, and that in order to ensure stability in South Asia, we wanted to encourage dialogue between India and Pakistan," Mike Hammer, spokesman of the National Security Council, told foreign journalists in New York and Washington, at a
