Abdul Basit

India issues stern warning to Pakistan, says execution of Kulbhushan Jadhav will be premeditated murder

Pakistan's Army Chief on Monday approved the execution of alleged Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav after a military court found him guilty of "involvement in espionage and sabotage activities" against the country.

Apr 10, 2017, 17:26 PM IST

Pakistan mulling options for Abdul Basit's replacement: Sources

Pakistan is mulling options to replace its hawkish envoy to India, Abdul Basit, after his tussle with the decisions-makers in Islamabad following the elevation of his junior Tehmina Janjua as Foreign Secretary.

Mar 25, 2017, 12:54 PM IST

Pakistan Day celebrated in India, Abdul Basit says 'Kashmir Independence movement' can be suppressed but not quelled

Pakistan High Commissioner to India Abdul Basit on Thursday once again raked up Kashmir issue on the occassion of Pakistan Day.

Mar 23, 2017, 19:49 PM IST

Pakistan envoy's remarks interference in our internal affairs: India

Following Pakistan High Commissioner Abdul Basit's remarks that the issue of Jammu and Kashmir must be resolved according to the aspirations of the Kashmiris, India on Thursday said that the envoy's actions "are tantamount to interference in our internal affairs".

Mar 23, 2017, 19:28 PM IST

Jammu & Kashmir issue must be resolved as per Kashmiris' aspirations: Pakistan

Pakistan today asserted that the Jammu and Kashmir issue must be resolved as per the "aspirations of Kashmiris", saying it can be suppressed but not quelled.

Mar 23, 2017, 13:33 PM IST

Progress in 26/11 terror case trial expected: Pakistan

Pakistan today said a trial in a terror case like 26/11 takes time to conclude and one must not "jump the gun" and must wait for the court verdict.

Mar 18, 2017, 17:36 PM IST

Abdul Basit to be appointed as Pakistan Foreign Secretary

Pakistan`s High Commissioner in India Abdul Basit is set to replace Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhary as the new Foreign Secretary.

Feb 04, 2017, 13:12 PM IST

Pakistan does not wish to live in perpetual hostility with India: Abdul Basit

While reiterating that Pakistan does not wish to live in perpetual hostility with India, Pakistani High Commissioner to India Abdul Basit on Thursday said that two sides need to come together to make a new beginning in the bilateral ties.

Dec 08, 2016, 20:42 PM IST

We will positively consider if India proposes talks on HoA sidelines: Pakistan

Ahead of a visit by its Foreign Advisor Sartaj Aziz's to India to attend Heart of Asia conference in Amritsar, Pakistan on Monday said, it will "positively consider" if India, as a host, proposed a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the forum.

Nov 28, 2016, 20:28 PM IST

Pakistan declares Indian High Commission official persona non grata, asks him to leave country

In a tit-for-tat action, Pakistan on Thursday declared an Indian High Commission official as persona non-grata and asked him to leave the country within 48 hours.

Oct 27, 2016, 23:04 PM IST

India expels Pakistan High Commission staffer for running spy ring, asks him to leave country within 48 hours

 India on Thursday declared a Pakistan High Commission staffer 'persona non-grata' for spying.

Oct 27, 2016, 22:29 PM IST

Espionage case: Third Pakistani spy arrested from Rajasthan

Hours after Delhi Police detained Pakistan High Commission official and arrested two other Indian spies on alleged espionage charges and working for Pakistan's ISI, a third spy was on Thursday arrested by the Rajasthan police.

Oct 27, 2016, 19:36 PM IST

Pakistan says espionage charges against its official 'false'

India's decision to declare a Pakistan High Commission staffer in Delhi as persona non grata was conveyed by Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar who summoned Pakistan's envoy Abdul Basit.

Oct 27, 2016, 14:44 PM IST

How Delhi Police busted Pakistan espionage ring - Know the details here

Pakistan has deplored India declaring its High Commission staffer in New Delhi as persona non grata for espionage activities, terming charges against the diplomatic official as false.

Oct 27, 2016, 12:37 PM IST

Pakistan High Commission staffer, briefly detained for espionage, asked to leave India in 48 hours

Pakistan High Commissioner to India Abdul Basit was summoned by the Ministry of External Affairs.

Oct 27, 2016, 10:09 AM IST

Pak says ready to act against terrorism if given 'supporting evidence'

Basit asserted that Pakistan has zero tolerance for terrorism and was unnecessarily being blamed for the Uri terror attacks.

Oct 24, 2016, 23:02 PM IST

Prompt action on border pushes Pak to offer olive branch, says both sides need to 'formalise' 2003 ceasefire

Pakistan's Ambassador to India Abdul Basit on Monday stressed on “restrain” between the two armies at the border.

Oct 24, 2016, 19:48 PM IST

Hurriyat leader Al-Moosvi meets Pakistan High Commissioner Abdul Basit, discusses J&K's situation

All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) leader Agha Syed Hassan Al-Moosvi on Tuesday met Pakistan High Commissioner to India Abdul Basit and discussed the situation in Jammu and Kashmir.

Oct 18, 2016, 19:11 PM IST

All Parties Hurriyat Conference leader meets Pakistan High Commissioner Abdul Basit

The situation in unrest-hit Kashmir, which continued to be curfew-free for third day on Tuesday, was by and large peaceful.

Oct 18, 2016, 17:58 PM IST

Six terrorists, including kidnapper of Pakistan Governor Salman Taseer's son killed

Islamabad; Six terrorists, including the alleged kidnapper of the son of assassinated Pakistani Governor Salman Taseer, were killed in an encounter in Punjab province, officials said on Monday.

Oct 17, 2016, 15:09 PM IST