India, Afghanistan aid Pakistan militants: mediaSeptember 20th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - India and Afghanistan have covertly aided the outlawed Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Geo TV reported Sunday quoting an official report. It said that 23 arrested militants of the group allegedly confessed they had links with Indian and Afghan intelligence agencies.
Indian Army Chief says Pakistan following dichotomous policy against terrorAugust 10th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor today said Pakistan was following a dichotomous policy against terror. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a seminar here, General Kapoor said that he finds it rather odd that on the one hand Pakistan was operating against militants within the country on the other hand, it is perpetuating terror by sending in infiltrators into Kashmir.
Indian Army chief to discuss Af-Pak policy during US visitJuly 20th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Indian Army chief General Deepak Kapoor Monday embarked on a five-day visit to the US, where he will hold discussions about the Af-Pak policy and regional security situation. Underscoring India's role in the strife-torn Afghanistan-Pakistan region, Kapoor will hold parleys on the issue with senior US military and defence officials.
Indian Army chief to visit US, will discuss Af-Pak policyJuly 16th, 2009 NEW DELHI - With India-US bilateral relations growing strategically in the light of the civil nuclear deal, Indian Army chief General Deepak Kapoor will visit the US and hold discussions about the Af-Pak policy and regional security situation. Underscoring India's role in the strife-torn Afghanistan-Pakistan region, Kapoor will hold parleys on the issue with senior US military and defence officials.
Afghanistan army chief arrives in IndiaJuly 6th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Afghanistan National Army chief General Bismillah Khan Mohammadi arrived on a four day official visit to India Monday. He will be meeting senior military and defence officials and is likely to discuss issues like training of Afghan army officers.
Pakistan Army fires at Indian post violating ceasefire agreementJune 3rd, 2009 JAMMU - In what is seen as a violation of the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, the Pakistani Army on Wednesday fired at the Indian posts near the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. "Pakistani troops fired three to four bursts in Saujian sector of Rajouri at 10.45 a.m.
Pakistan Army fires at Indian posts in KashmirJune 3rd, 2009 JAMMU - The Pakistan Army Wednesday fired bursts of gunfire at Indian posts near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir once again violating the over five-year ceasefire agreement between the two nuclear armed neighbours, an official said here. The "unprovoked" firing, which was not retaliated, caused no damage, an Indian Army official told IANS on condition of anonymity because he is not authorised to speak to the media on record.
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.
Holbrooke meets CII chief mentorApril 8th, 2009 NEW DELHI - United States Special Envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard Holbrooke met Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) chief mentor Tarun Das here on Wednesday. The Chairman of the U.S.
US seeks greater role for India in AfghanistanApril 8th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The US Wednesday sought a greater role for India in Afghanistan, at the same time saying it wouldn't pressurise New Delhi on its ties with Pakistan. 'What happens in Afghanistan depends on Pakistan.
'Indian Army ready for threat from Pakistan spillover'March 30th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Indian Army Monday said it was ready to deal with any 'spillover effect' of the terror attack on a police academy in Pakistan. 'Situation in Pakistan is a matter of concern for us.
Obama outlines new US strategy for Afghanistan, PakistanMarch 27th, 2009 WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama outlined his administration's new strategy in Afghanistan Friday, saying a major goal will be to shut down the Al Qaeda terrorist network in Afghanistan and Pakistan through a bolstered troop presence. 'We have a clear and focused goal: to disrupt, dismantle and defeat Al Qaeda in Pakistan and Afghanistan, and to prevent their return to either country in the future,' Obama said.
US interests not guiding India's Pakistan policy: AntonyJanuary 19th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Defence Minister A.K. Antony Tuesday denied that US interests in Afghanistan were restraining India from taking military action against Pakistan over the Mumbai terror attack.
Terrorist camps in Pakistan still active: Indian Army commanderJanuary 14th, 2009 JAMMU - Stating that militant incursions from across the border in Kashmir had come down considerably, a senior Indian Army commander Thursday said terrorists training camps were, however, still active in Pakistan. 'There are about 800 terrorists active in Jammu and Kashmir and different (terror) organisations are inter-linked,' Lt.Gen.
India keeping all options open: Indian Army chiefJanuary 13th, 2009 NEW DELHI - A war with Pakistan was the last resort but India was keeping all options open given its view that the 'perpetrators of 26/11' were from that country, Indian Army chief Deepak Kapoor said Wednesday. Stressing that Indian troops were ready, he said: 'We do feel that the perpetrators of 26/11 were from Pakistan.