Pakistan-India talks in New York Sep 26-27September 18th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - The foreign ministers of Pakistan and India will meet in New York for talks Sep 26-27, the Online news agency reported Friday. The foreign secretary-level talks will be held Sep 26, while the foreign ministers will meet a day later, a private news TV channel said quoting Pakistan foreign office sources.
No talks without action against 26/11 perpetrators: IndiaSeptember 16th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Indian Government has reportedly said that unless Pakistan takes, some sort of action against the 26/11 accused, the possibility of a resumption of dialogue is remote. According to sources, India has provided enough evidence to Pakistan regarding the perpetrators of 26/11 attacks and the need is for Pakistan to act, and then only the dialogue between both the countries can be held.
India rules out talks with Pakistan until Mumbai attackers brought to justiceAugust 19th, 2009 NEW DELHI - External Affairs Minister has said that no meaningful talks could take place with Pakistan until it brought perpetrators of Mumbai terror attacks to justice. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a book release function here on Tuesday, Krishna said, Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh has made India's position very clear that unless there are visible action that is taken to bring to justice the perpetrators of Mumbai attack, it would be extremely difficult for any meaningful talks with Pakistan.
Advani asks government to explain 'contradiction' on PakistanAugust 4th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh or Foreign Minister S.M. Krishna must clarify their contradictory statements on Pakistan, senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L.K.
Gujjars, Rajasthan Govt. to begin talks todayJuly 28th, 2009 JAIPUR - The talks between the Gujjar leaders and the State Government will begin here today. On Monday, Gujjar leader Kirodi Singh Bainsla agreed for talks with the government.
Pakistan's approach sending conflicting signals to India: KrishnaJuly 5th, 2009 ON BOARD - External Affairs Minister S. M. Krishna on Sunday said that Pakistan was sending conflicting signals on punishing the perpetrators of Mumbai terror attacks which occurred last November.
Talks with India unavoidable, says PakistanJune 25th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Pakistan seriously believes that composite dialogue is in the interest of both India and Pakistan, foreign office spokesman Abdul Basit said here Thursday. "Talks are unavoidable for durable peace and prosperity in the region," Basit said at a weekly press briefing.
Pakistan urges Germany to help revive talks with IndiaJune 19th, 2009 BRUSSELS - Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari during a meeting here with German Chancellor Angela Merkel Friday urged her to play a role for restoration of talks between Islamabad and New Delhi, a media report said. Apprising her of the ongoing military operation against the Taliban, Zardari said Pakistan wants peace and has continued its offensives against the terrorists, Geo TV said.
India rules out resumption of talks with PakistanJune 5th, 2009 NEW DELHI - India Friday ruled out resumption of talks with Pakistan until it took tangible measures to prevent terrorism directed against this country. "Not unless they (Pakistan) take concrete measures to prevent terrorist attacks emanating from the soil of Pakistan aimed against India (can talks resume)," External Affairs Minister S.
Army chief asks world community to put pressure on PakistanMay 29th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Expressing concern over media reports of growing nuclear arsenal of Pakistan, the Indian Army Chief, General Deepak Kapoor, on Friday urged international community to take measures to cap Pakistan's nuclear capabilities. He also appealed the international community to increase diplomatic pressure on Pakistan so that the growth of their nuclear arsenal could be checked.
Govt has started talks with Pak over imposition of 'Jazia' on minorities: PMMay 11th, 2009 AMRITSAR - The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Monday said his government has started talks with Pakistan on the issue of imposition of the religious tax 'Jazia' on minorities in that country's tribal areas.
BJP urges Pakistan Govt. to ensure safety of minorities in Taliban areasMay 4th, 2009 NEW DELHI - An Indian delegation on Monday met Pakistan High Commissioner Shahid Malik over their concerns about the safety of minorities in Taliban-ruled areas of Pakistan. The delegation comprising members of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Akali Dal met Malik who assured them of conveying their concerns to the authorities in Pakistan.
No talks with Pakistan, no pressure on restarting talks: PMApril 10th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday denied any US pressure on India to restart talks with Pakistan and made it clear that the stalled composite dialogue will not resume unless Islamabad shows 'sincere evidence' to prosecute all the pepetrators of the Mumbai carnage. 'Let me say, there is no pressure on us to resume dialogue.
Mufti for resumption of India-Pakistan peace talksApril 9th, 2009 JAMMU - Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mufti Mohammed Sayeed Thursday said his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would work to re-initiate peace talks between India and Pakistan. 'With the support of the people the PDP will persuade both India and Pakistan to re-initiate the peace process and take concrete steps for the solution of the Kashmir problem,' Mufti Sayeed said at an election meeting in Mendhar, 200 km north of Jammu.
Manmohan Singh asks Pakistan to take concrete steps to fight terrorismMarch 25th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday urged Pakistan to take concrete steps to fight terrorism and bring perpetrators of the Mumbai terror attacks to justice. "We expect Pakistan to bring all the culprits to justice.