Indo-Pak Relations

Balakot: IAF Chief Refuses to Give Number of People Killed; Says IAF Does not count Human Casualties

Neither India, Nor Pakistan Could Afford Full Scale War: Amarinder Singh

China Welcomes ‘Goodwill Signal’ by Pakistan

India Ready for Scheduled Talks with Pakistan on Kartarpur Sahib Corridor

Hovering of War clouds over India and Pakistan on Kashmir Dispute Cries for World Powers’ Intervention : Dal Khalsa

India’s NHAI Begins Demarcating Land for Kartarpur Sahib Corridor Road

Imperative that We Use Our Heads, Act with Wisdom: Imran Khan; India Does Not Wish To See Escalation: Sushma Swaraj in China

India’s Foreign Ministry Admits One Pilot is Missing; Pak Claims Two Are Captured

Pakistan Claims to Shoot Down Two Indian Fighter Planes; Says One Pilot Arrested

Pak Fighter Jets Cross Kashmir LoC, Drop Bombs; Indian Plane Crashes, Pilots Feared Dead

Punjab Border Districts Put on High Alert After Indian Air Force Drops Payload in PoK

Indian Foreign Secretary Holds Press Briefing on Balakot Air Strikes; Refuses to Take Questions

Pak Claims Indian Aircrafts Crossed Over into PoK; Dropped Payloads and Rushed Back

Situation in Kashmir After Pulwama – Indian Reaction and the Sikh Response

Amarinder Singh’s Childish Bravado Likely to Make Punjab A Theatre of War: Dal Khalsa

Imran Khan Denies any role of Pak In Pulwama Attack, Says will retaliate if India Attacked

Loss of Human Lives Regrettable But War Mongering Is No Answer: Dal Khalsa on Pulwama Attack

Indian Media Reports Suggest Modi Govt. May Backtrack on Kartarpur Corridor

Major Blast in Kashmir Kill 44 CRPF Men; India Blames Pak, Pakistan Rebuts Accusations

Kartarpur Sahib Corridor: Dera Baba Nanak Checkpost to be Authorised Immigration Centre

Pakistan Proposes India To Finalise Draft Agreement for Kartarpur Corridor on March 13

Ignoring India’s Objections, Pakistani Foreign Minister Calls Another Pro-freedom Kashmiri Leader

Kartarpur Sahib Corridor – Indian Govt. Identifies Land Required on East Punjab Side; Issues Notification

Construction Work at Kartarpur Sahib Corridor Site Picks Up Pace

Pakistan Sends 14 Point Draft Agreement to India for Kartarpur Sahib Corridor [READ FULL TEXT of DOCUMENT]

Was PM Modi not aware of “ISI game plan” on Kartarpur Corridor? A poser for Punjab CM (by IP Singh)

Punjabi Cultural Council Urges Centre to Open Trade Routes Between East and West Punjabs

China Welcomes India and Pakistan’s Move to Open Kartarpur Sahib Corridor

Punjab CM Urges Indian Minister to Take up Kartarpur Sahib Corridor Issue with Pakistan

Modi Govt’s Insensitive Approach on Kartarpur Corridor Hurting Sikh Sentiments

Indian and Pakistani Soldiers Set to Have Joint Military Exercise; Indian Media in Mute Mode Now

Set to become Pak PM, What Imran Khan Said About India?

GUEST COLUMN: Indo-Pak Spy Games and Right to Self-Determination Struggle

Pakistan Rejects Indian Allegations Regarding Preventing Indian Envoy in Gurdwara Panja Sahib

Blame Game Likely As Indian High Commission ‘Prevented’ from Meeting Sikh Yatris in Panja Sahib (Pakistan)

US Aligning With India Against Pakistan: says Parvez Musharraf

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Indo-Pak Relations

Pak Completes 50% of Construction Work on Kartarpur Sahib Corridor

April 12, 2019

On Tuesday (April 9), Dr. Mohammad Faisal, official spokesperson of the Pakistan Foreign Office, informed that 50% work on the construction of the Kartarpur Corridor has been completed by Pakistan, and the terminals and roads required to make the Corridor functional are almost completed.

World Sikh Parliament Urges UN to Address Human Rights Violations in India

March 18, 2019

The World Sikh Parliament (WSP) said in a written statement issued yesterday that it followed up its recent written submissions to the UN High Commissioner on Human Rights with a series of important initiatives this week, aimed at raising the profile of key Sikh human rights concerns.

India and Pakistan Hold Talks at Attari About Kartarpur Sahib Corridor; Next Round on April 2

March 14, 2019

Amidst easing tension Officials from India and Pakistan met Thursday amid easing tensions to discuss opening a visa-free border crossing to allow pilgrims to easily visit a Sikh shrine just inside Pakistan.

Joint Statement of India And Pakistan on Kartarpur Sahib Corridor After March 14 Meeting

March 14, 2019

The officials of India and Pakistan held a meeting at Wagah-Attari crossing point between East and West Punjab. The meeting was held on East Punjab side. A joint statement was issued after the meeting.

Balakot: IAF Chief Refuses to Give Number of People Killed; Says IAF Does not count Human Casualties

March 4, 2019

Amid ongoing speculations in Indian media over the number of people killed in the Balakot air strikes by the Indian Air Force, Indian Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa on Monday said the IAF does not count human casualties and said that statement (on casualties at Balakot) will be made by the government.

Neither India, Nor Pakistan Could Afford Full Scale War: Amarinder Singh

March 4, 2019

In contrast to Indian army officials' claims that India is capable of two front war, Punjab Chief Minister today asserted that neither India nor Pakistan could afford a full-scale war.

China Welcomes ‘Goodwill Signal’ by Pakistan

March 1, 2019

China today welcomed the “goodwill signal” by the Pakistan side responding to reports of Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s announcement that the captured Indian Air Force pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman would be released as a gesture of peace.

India Ready for Scheduled Talks with Pakistan on Kartarpur Sahib Corridor

March 1, 2019

Indian government has reportedly said that it was open for talks on the Kartarpur Corridor issue that are scheduled for March 13 and receive the delegation from Pakistan.

Hovering of War clouds over India and Pakistan on Kashmir Dispute Cries for World Powers’ Intervention : Dal Khalsa

February 28, 2019

As war clouds are hovering over India and Pakistan following air strikes on each other’s territory, the Dal Khalsa has called upon the United Nations to intervene to end hostilities between both the nuclear countries as the entire region is under threat.

India’s NHAI Begins Demarcating Land for Kartarpur Sahib Corridor Road

February 28, 2019

The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has begun the process of demarcating the land for building a road for Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib Corridor.

Imperative that We Use Our Heads, Act with Wisdom: Imran Khan; India Does Not Wish To See Escalation: Sushma Swaraj in China

February 27, 2019

Hours after an aerial clash between Indian and Pakistani air forces along the Line of Control, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan today said the “sole purpose” to carry out strikes across LoC was to tell India that “if they can come here, we can go there too”.

India’s Foreign Ministry Admits One Pilot is Missing; Pak Claims Two Are Captured

February 27, 2019

India's Foreign Ministry has confirmed that one of their pilots is missing, after Pakistan claimed to have captured two Indian pilots.

Pakistan Claims to Shoot Down Two Indian Fighter Planes; Says One Pilot Arrested

February 27, 2019

Reports in Pakistani media say that the Pakistani Air Force shot down two Indian fighter planes. The claim is not yet confirmed by the Indian side but reports in Indian media do mention "crash" of an Indian Airforce Plane in Budhgam area of Jammu and Kashmir.

Pak Fighter Jets Cross Kashmir LoC, Drop Bombs; Indian Plane Crashes, Pilots Feared Dead

February 27, 2019

As per media reports Pakistani fighter jets crossed LoC and entered into Indian Occupied Kashmir's air space on Wednesday, 27 February. A report in The Quint notes that the Pak jets dropped bombs on the way out.

Punjab Border Districts Put on High Alert After Indian Air Force Drops Payload in PoK

February 26, 2019

Punjab government has put its border districts on high alert in the wake of the Indian Air Force (IAF)'s intrusion into Pakistan Occupied territory of Kashmir across the Line of Control.

Indian Foreign Secretary Holds Press Briefing on Balakot Air Strikes; Refuses to Take Questions

February 26, 2019

Indian government has said that it carried out a “non-military preemptive action specifically targeted at a Jaish-e-Mohammed camp” in Balakot.

Pak Claims Indian Aircrafts Crossed Over into PoK; Dropped Payloads and Rushed Back

February 26, 2019

Pakistan armed forces spokesperson Major General Asif Ghafoor has claimed that Indian aircraft intruded from Muzzafarabad sector and dropped a payload near Balakot. He added that “facing timely and effective response from Pakistan Air Force” Indian aircrafts returned soon.

Situation in Kashmir After Pulwama – Indian Reaction and the Sikh Response

February 25, 2019

Sikh Siyasat Editor Parmjeet Singh talked to analyst and author Bhai Ajmer Singh about situation in Kashmir after Pulwama incident of 14 February, 2019.

Amarinder Singh’s Childish Bravado Likely to Make Punjab A Theatre of War: Dal Khalsa

February 21, 2019

Condemning the mob mentality of right wing pseudo patriots, who are harassing and targeting innocent Kashmiris particularly students in UP, Haryana and other parts with vengeance, the Dal Khalsa leaders warned them not to play with fire as it would have far reaching consequences.

Imran Khan Denies any role of Pak In Pulwama Attack, Says will retaliate if India Attacked

February 19, 2019

He Strongly repeated Pakistan's stand " If war starts Pakistan will have no other solution the retaliation If India Attacks Pakistan will retaliate," he said

Loss of Human Lives Regrettable But War Mongering Is No Answer: Dal Khalsa on Pulwama Attack

February 15, 2019

Commenting on yesterday's Pulwama attack in which more than forty CRPF personnel were killed, the Dal Khalsa said the loss of human lives is always regrettable, whether it is of the security forces or that of a militant or even an ordinary person.

Indian Media Reports Suggest Modi Govt. May Backtrack on Kartarpur Corridor

February 15, 2019

In wake of yesterday's attack on a bus carrying CRPF personnel, resulting into death of 44, in Pulwama district of Kashmir the Narendra Modi led government has called an urgent meeting of the Union cabinet today.

Major Blast in Kashmir Kill 44 CRPF Men; India Blames Pak, Pakistan Rebuts Accusations

February 15, 2019

In a major attack in past three years, at least 44 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district.

Kartarpur Sahib Corridor: Dera Baba Nanak Checkpost to be Authorised Immigration Centre

February 12, 2019

The Indian government on Monday (Feb. 11) said its' home ministry has designated Dera Baba Nanak land checkpost in Gurdaspur as an authorised immigration point to facilitate yatris passing through the proposed Kartarpur corridor in West Punjab (Pakistan).

Pakistan Proposes India To Finalise Draft Agreement for Kartarpur Corridor on March 13

February 8, 2019

Pakistan on Thursday (Feb. 7) proposed that it could send a delegation to India on March 13 to finalise the draft agreement for the Kartarpur corridor.

Ignoring India’s Objections, Pakistani Foreign Minister Calls Another Pro-freedom Kashmiri Leader

February 4, 2019

In a written statement issued by All Parties Hurriyat Conference, a group of pro-freedom Kashmiri organisations, it is said that on Saturday (Feb. 02) evening at 8:35 pm, Pakistan foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi called on Hurriyat Conference chairman, Syed Ali Geelani on phone and discussed the current volatile situation in Jammu and Kashmir.

Kartarpur Sahib Corridor – Indian Govt. Identifies Land Required on East Punjab Side; Issues Notification

January 27, 2019

The Indian government's ministry of road transport and highways has reportedly identified the land it requires for the East Punjab side of the Kartarpur corridor. A media report has also said that the government has also issued notification under the National Highways Act 1956.

Construction Work at Kartarpur Sahib Corridor Site Picks Up Pace

December 31, 2018

A report in Pakistan Observer notes that the constriction work at the site of Kartarpur corridor has picked up pace.

Pakistan Sends 14 Point Draft Agreement to India for Kartarpur Sahib Corridor [READ FULL TEXT of DOCUMENT]

December 30, 2018

The government of Pakistan has reportedly sent a 14 point draft agreement or memorandum of understanding (MoU) to the government of India regarding Dera Baba Nanak to Kartarpur Sahib corridor meant to allow Sikh devotees to visit Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib.

Was PM Modi not aware of “ISI game plan” on Kartarpur Corridor? A poser for Punjab CM (by IP Singh)

December 18, 2018

If the Punjab chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh’s latest arguments on Kartarpur corridor are correct, then is it valid to draw the conclusion that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was unaware of the Pakistan army and ISI’s game plan on the Kartarpur corridor?

Punjabi Cultural Council Urges Centre to Open Trade Routes Between East and West Punjabs

December 16, 2018

Aiming to forge long term trade relations between Pakistan and India, the Punjabi Cultural Council (PCC) has appealed to both the governments to open and allow trade activities through the Hussainiwala (Ferozepur) and Sadki (Fazilka) borders like the Attari ICP so as farmers, industrialists and traders of the region could be able to export and import goods and produce at low costs.

China Welcomes India and Pakistan’s Move to Open Kartarpur Sahib Corridor

December 4, 2018

In an expected move, the China on Monday (Dec. 3) welcomed India and Pakistan's move to open the Dera Baba Nanak to Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib Corridor, saying strengthening dialogue between them and properly addressing their differences means a lot to the world peace and development.

Punjab CM Urges Indian Minister to Take up Kartarpur Sahib Corridor Issue with Pakistan

November 9, 2018

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has urged Government of India's Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj to take up with the Government of Pakistan the issue of opening of the corridor from Dera Baba Nanak to Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib.

Modi Govt’s Insensitive Approach on Kartarpur Corridor Hurting Sikh Sentiments

September 18, 2018

Former Delhi MLA and Aam Aadmi Party leader S. Jarnail Singh has criticised Narendra Modi led BJP government in India saying that its ‘senseless and insensitive’ approach to open Kartarpur Sahib corridor, in response to Pakistan's positive intent is hurting Sikh sentiments across the world.

Indian and Pakistani Soldiers Set to Have Joint Military Exercise; Indian Media in Mute Mode Now

August 25, 2018

A few days back there was a huge outcry against East Punjab cabinet minister Navjot Singh Sidhu for hugging Pakistan’s army chief Qamar Javed Bajwa. Indian media and politicians termed his act as an insult to the India and thus ‘treasonous’.

Set to become Pak PM, What Imran Khan Said About India?

July 26, 2018

Talking about India, Imran Khan firstly said that he was disappointed to see that the Indian media portrayed him like a Bollywood villain. ‘It felt like everything bad for India would happen if Imran Khan assumes power’,

GUEST COLUMN: Indo-Pak Spy Games and Right to Self-Determination Struggle

July 25, 2018

Sandwiched between the two nuclear powers –India and Pakistan, the Sikhs of Punjab have a keen geopolitical interest in the developments in each country and the covert games that they play beyond the public glare.

Pakistan Rejects Indian Allegations Regarding Preventing Indian Envoy in Gurdwara Panja Sahib

June 25, 2018

Pakistan has reportedly rejected the allegations that Indian High Commissioner Ajay Bisaria was denied entry at Gurdwara Panja Sahib, saying the diplomat had agreed to cancel his visit following the protests by the Sikh yatris.

Blame Game Likely As Indian High Commission ‘Prevented’ from Meeting Sikh Yatris in Panja Sahib (Pakistan)

June 23, 2018

As per reports emanating from Panja Sahib (Hassan Abdal) in Pakistan, the Indian High Commissioner was told to return without "meeting" Sikh yatris in Gurdwara Panja Sahib.

US Aligning With India Against Pakistan: says Parvez Musharraf

May 27, 2018

United States treats Pakistan according to its needs and “ditches” when it does not require Islamabad, former military ruler Pervez Musharraf has reportedly said as he accused US of aligning with India against his country.

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