Nafees Zakaria

Pakistan opposes sale of armed drones to India by United States

Pakistan on Friday opposed supply of armed drones by the US to India, warning that it could increase the chances of "military misadventures" leading to a conflict in the region.

Oct 27, 2017, 19:04 PM IST

Kulbhushan Jadhav case: Pakistan receives India's pleadings to ICJ

 Pakistan said on Friday that it has received the written pleadings submitted before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) by India in the case of alleged Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav.

Sep 16, 2017, 07:39 AM IST

Pakistan disappointed with US move to blacklist Hizbul Mujahideen, calls it 'unjustified'

Disappointed with the United States decision to designate Hizbul Mujahideen as a foreign terrorist organisation, Pakistan called the move 'unjustified', the Pakistan Foreign Office said on Wednesday. 

Aug 17, 2017, 22:26 PM IST

India rejects Pakistan's claim, says Russia has not offered to mediate between Indo-Pak conflicts

The Indian government on Thursday asserted that Russia has not offered to New Delhi to mediate in the India-Pakistan conflict.

Jun 15, 2017, 20:28 PM IST

Pakistan rubbishes Afghan allegations over Kabul blast

Pakistan on Thursday dismissed accusations by Afghanistan linking it to the Haqqani network, blamed for Wednesday's horrific Kabul bombing that killed 90, and wounded over 400 people.

 

Jun 01, 2017, 21:25 PM IST

Kulbhushan Jadhav will be alive till he exhausts clemency: Pakistan

Pakistan on Thursday said alleged Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav will remain alive till he does not exhaust the right to seek clemency.

Jun 01, 2017, 17:46 PM IST

India has been diverting nuclear materials to make weapons: Pakistan

Pakistan Thursday alleged that India has been diverting nuclear materials it had obtained for peaceful purposes under the NSG waiver to make weapons.

May 19, 2017, 00:20 AM IST

Kulbhushan Jadhav case: Pakistan refuses to accept ICJ's order, says India trying to divert world's attention

The Pakistan government on Thursday expressed its dissatisfaction over the International Court of Justice's verdict on Kulbhushan Jadhav's death sentence case.

May 18, 2017, 18:07 PM IST

Indian woman to be sent back after legal battle gets over: Pakistan

Pakistan on Tuesday said it will send back an Indian woman, who alleged she was sexually abused after her forced marriage with a Pakistani man at gunpoint, once all legal requirements in the case are completed.

May 09, 2017, 23:21 PM IST

Pakistan blames India for exclusion from 'SAARC Satellite' project

Pakistan on Friday blamed India for its exclusion from the 'SAARC Satellite' project, saying New Delhi was not willing to develop the venture on a collaborative basis.

May 05, 2017, 22:50 PM IST

Pakistan willing to resume anti-terrorism talks with India: Islamabad

Pakistan's Foreign Office spokesman Nafees Zakaria has said that Islamabad is willing to resume talks with India on the issue of terrorism.

Apr 07, 2017, 14:10 PM IST

India 'sabotaging' efforts to normalise relations: Pak

Asked about why the two countries could not resume talks in 2016, Nafees Zakaria alleged that India was using "flimsiest of reasons to avoid talks".

Dec 16, 2016, 16:15 PM IST

Pakistan asks UN to play role in resolving Kashmir issue

Foreign Office spokesperson Nafees Zakaria said that "despite Pakistan's concern, the presence of over one million troops in Kashmir which is the highest concentration of troops in the world is a hurdle in implementation of the United Nations resolution".

Nov 30, 2016, 17:36 PM IST

Pakistan summons Indian official to protest ''ceasefire violations''

A protest dossier was handed over to J.P. Singh by Director General of South Asia desk Dr Mohammad Faisal, Zakaria said.

Nov 21, 2016, 19:55 PM IST

Have not stopped Afghan traders to move goods to India through Wagah border: Pakistan

Pakistan has said it has not stopped Afghan traders to move their goods to India through Wagah border crossing, days after Afghanistan President warned to stop transit facility to Central Asia for Pakistani traders.

Sep 11, 2016, 15:45 PM IST

Pakistan blames India for Quetta blast?

Pakistan Thursday blamed 'foreign elements' for the recent Quetta suicide bombing that killed 74 people, mostly lawyers, in the restive Balochistan province.

Aug 11, 2016, 19:06 PM IST

Kabul launches mission to rescue Pakistani chopper crew

Pakistan's Foreign Ministry says the Afghan government is launching a mission to free the crew of a Pakistani helicopter that crashed inside Afghanistan while flying to Russia earlier this month.

Aug 11, 2016, 17:42 PM IST

Pakistan again asks India to hold plebiscite in Kashmir

 Pakistan on Thursday asked India to hold an impartial plebiscite in Kashmir under UN supervision.

Jul 28, 2016, 16:24 PM IST

Pak condemns France terror attack

Pakistan condemned the terrorist attack in France as "barbaric and cowardly".

Jul 15, 2016, 14:56 PM IST

India's request for consular access to 'Indian spy' under consideration: Pakistan

Pakistan today said it was still considering India's request for consular access to an alleged Indian 'spy' detained in the country and the issue would be considered under bilateral agreement on such matters.

Apr 07, 2016, 20:54 PM IST