In a long-pending case, the interest-based banking system in Pakistan has been declared against the Sharia. The verdict was given by the Federal Shariat Court (FSC) on Thursday. &nbsp;

In the ruling, the court has told the federal government and provincial governments to amend laws and make the banking system of the country interest-free by December 2027, media reports said. &nbsp;

The FSC has also directed the government to provide loans under an interest-free system.

This verdict has come at a time when Pakistan is reeling under deep financial crisis and is looking to secure loans from different organisations and countries.&nbsp;

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"Islamic banking system is risk-free and against exploitation. Almost two decades have elapsed but the governments have not taken any decisions against the interest system," Justice Dr Syed Muhammad Anwar said. &nbsp;

The banks received more than the loan amount and fell under the category of usury, the court observed. &nbsp;

All the provisions of Interest Act, 1839, which facilitate interest, was declared unlawful by the court. &nbsp;&nbsp;

In the case, the FSC has also reserved its verdict on April 12. &nbsp;&nbsp;

A number of constitutional petitions, which were filed against the interest-based banking system in the country, were heard by the full bench of the FSC, which comprised Chief Justice Muhammad Noor Meskanzai, Justice Dr Syed Muhammad Anwar and Justice Khadim Hussain M Shaikh. &nbsp;

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After the completion of the arguments of the lawyers of the parties, the decision of the case was reserved. &nbsp;

"With this backdrop based on facts, we do not agree with the apprehensions shown by the Federal Government that introduction of interest-free banking in the economic system of Pakistan may have a negative impact on the overall economic system of Pakistan," the judges found. &nbsp;

"Elimination of Riba from our economic system is our religious as well as our constitutional duty; hence, it has to be eliminated from Pakistan," the ruling added. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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In a long-pending case, the interest-based banking system in Pakistan has been declared against the Sharia. The verdict was given by the Federal Shariat Court (FSC) on Thursday.

In a long-pending case, the interest-based banking system in Pakistan has been declared against the Sharia. The verdict was given by the Federal Shariat Court (FSC) on Thursday. In the ruling, the court has told the federal government and provincial governments to amend laws and make the banking system of the country interest-free by December 2027, media reports said. The FSC has also directed the government to provide loans under an interest-free system. This verdict has come at a time when Pakistan is reeling under deep financial crisis and is looking to secure loans from different organisations and countries. Also Read: Imran Khan, if Pakistan burns, you will have blood on your hands "Islamic banking system is risk-free and against exploitation. Almost two decades have elapsed but the governments have not taken any decisions against the interest system," Justice Dr Syed Muhammad Anwar said. The banks received more than the loan amount and fell under the category of usury, the court observed. All the provisions of Interest Act, 1839, which facilitate interest, was declared unlawful by the court. In the case, the FSC has also reserved its verdict on April 12. A number of constitutional petitions, which were filed against the interest-based banking system in the country, were heard by the full bench of the FSC, which comprised Chief Justice Muhammad Noor Meskanzai, Justice Dr Syed Muhammad Anwar and Justice Khadim Hussain M Shaikh. Watch: Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif heads to Saudi Arabia, visit aims to boost bilateral relations × After the completion of the arguments of the lawyers of the parties, the decision of the case was reserved. "With this backdrop based on facts, we do not agree with the apprehensions shown by the Federal Government that introduction of interest-free banking in the economic system of Pakistan may have a negative impact on the overall economic system of Pakistan," the judges found. "Elimination of Riba from our economic system is our religious as well as our constitutional duty; hence, it has to be eliminated from Pakistan," the ruling added. We welcome the Federal Shariat Court (FSC) decision in the Riba case. The government and SBP will carefully study this important decision and then seek guidance and clarification from the FSC about the process, steps and timeframe to implement this decision. — Miftah Ismail (@MiftahIsmail) April 28, 2022 × Finance Minister Miftah Ismail has welcomed the decision of the court and said the government and the central bank would "carefully study this important decision and then seek guidance and clarification from the FSC about the process, steps and timeframe" for its implementation. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies)

Naya Pakistan? Shariat court calls banking system against Sharia, tells govt to make it interest-free by 2027

Pakistan's economy is in the doldrums plunging to new lows every day with inflation at an all-time high.

In January, Pakistan had witnessed 12-year high inflation at 14.6 per cent which is among the highest in the world.

Food prices have been spiralling out of control in the country. In October, food inflation was at 16.6 per cent. The Pakistan government has gone on a panic-buying spree to bring the prices down.

The Pakistani currency has weakened at 160 Pakistani rupees to a dollar it has become one of the worst-performing currencies in the region. "Naya Pakistan" is turning out to be a nightmare for Imran Khan which has taken the shape of the country - failed and adrift.

For all his tall promises of a new era, PM Imran Khan has only taken his country backwards.

The total public debt has in Pakistan has ballooned. It has increased by 11 trillion rupees at a total of 36.3 trillion which is 87 per cent of Pakistan's total GDP in the two years under Imran Khan's rule.

Then there are international loans which have been piling up. Islamabad is still turning to foreign banks to meet its balance of payments. In the latest instance, the Asian Development Bank has approved a loan of $300 million to Islamabad, it is in addition to $1.3 billion that Pakistan borrowed from the IMF in April which was in addition to a $6 billion loan it secured from the IMF in July.

Pakistan's economy is scraping the bottom of the barrel with unemployment zooming. According to the World Economic Forum, the youth unemployment rate in Pakistan stands at 8.5 per cent in a country where 64 per cent of the population is below the age of 30.

Pakistan's healthcare has been going from bad to worse. According to Pakistan's national command operation centre, 10,300 healthcare professionals have been infected during the pandemic and at least 100 healthcare workers have lost their lives to the virus from China.

There's also a severe shortage of oxygen in hospitals. In Peshawar, at least 6 patients lost their life due to oxygen shortage even as over 200 patients had their oxygen supply curtailed for hours.

Corruption in Pakistan has become institutionalised. The bus rapid transit project and the billion tree Tsunami project which was the brainchild of Imran Khan are now scams. A report by Pakistan's auditor-general has revealed financial irregularities of up to 2.77 billion Pakistani rupees in the bus rapid transport project and the billion tree Tsunami project is facing a probe for embezzlement of funds and misuse of authority.

PM Imran Khan had promised a tsunami of trees across Pakistan. The money has been spent but there are no trees to show for it, all that is left is a hole in the public exchequer's purse with a loss of over 432 million Pakistani rupees.

Naya Pakistan is riddled with the same old problems - the politicians are embroiled in corruption, the elites have been exploiting the masses and the clerics have been radicalising them. The army is taking control and cash and terrorism have become a means for survival, the people of Pakistan, however. are barely managing to survive.

Pakistan's economy is in the doldrums plunging to new lows every day with inflation at an all-time high. In January, Pakistan had witnessed 12-year high inflation at 14.

Pakistan's economy is in the doldrums plunging to new lows every day with inflation at an all-time high. In January, Pakistan had witnessed 12-year high inflation at 14.6 per cent which is among the highest in the world. Food prices have been spiralling out of control in the country. In October, food inflation was at 16.6 per cent. The Pakistan government has gone on a panic-buying spree to bring the prices down. The Pakistani currency has weakened at 160 Pakistani rupees to a dollar it has become one of the worst-performing currencies in the region. "Naya Pakistan" is turning out to be a nightmare for Imran Khan which has taken the shape of the country - failed and adrift. For all his tall promises of a new era, PM Imran Khan has only taken his country backwards. The total public debt has in Pakistan has ballooned. It has increased by 11 trillion rupees at a total of 36.3 trillion which is 87 per cent of Pakistan's total GDP in the two years under Imran Khan's rule. Then there are international loans which have been piling up. Islamabad is still turning to foreign banks to meet its balance of payments. In the latest instance, the Asian Development Bank has approved a loan of $300 million to Islamabad, it is in addition to $1.3 billion that Pakistan borrowed from the IMF in April which was in addition to a $6 billion loan it secured from the IMF in July. Pakistan's economy is scraping the bottom of the barrel with unemployment zooming. According to the World Economic Forum, the youth unemployment rate in Pakistan stands at 8.5 per cent in a country where 64 per cent of the population is below the age of 30. Pakistan's healthcare has been going from bad to worse. According to Pakistan's national command operation centre, 10,300 healthcare professionals have been infected during the pandemic and at least 100 healthcare workers have lost their lives to the virus from China. There's also a severe shortage of oxygen in hospitals. In Peshawar, at least 6 patients lost their life due to oxygen shortage even as over 200 patients had their oxygen supply curtailed for hours. Corruption in Pakistan has become institutionalised. The bus rapid transit project and the billion tree Tsunami project which was the brainchild of Imran Khan are now scams. A report by Pakistan's auditor-general has revealed financial irregularities of up to 2.77 billion Pakistani rupees in the bus rapid transport project and the billion tree Tsunami project is facing a probe for embezzlement of funds and misuse of authority. PM Imran Khan had promised a tsunami of trees across Pakistan. The money has been spent but there are no trees to show for it, all that is left is a hole in the public exchequer's purse with a loss of over 432 million Pakistani rupees. Naya Pakistan is riddled with the same old problems - the politicians are embroiled in corruption, the elites have been exploiting the masses and the clerics have been radicalising them. The army is taking control and cash and terrorism have become a means for survival, the people of Pakistan, however. are barely managing to survive.

Imran's 'Naya Pakistan' turns into nightmare as economy hits new low

PM Imran Khan promised "Naya Pakisan". The country observed National Minorities Day today. It's a country where the minority population has steadily shrunk and where all minorities face discrimination.

A report in 2014 called Pakistan one of the world's most dangerous countries for minorities. Six years later the story has not changed, if anything, it has become worse. It's not just religious minorities now, political minorities also face attacks.

A case in point being Maryam Nawaz, the daughter of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif. Maryam Nawaz was attacked today by the police. The police in Pakistan threw stones at the car of an opposition leader in Lahore.

There were clashes between the supporters of Maryam Nawaz and the police. The incident took place outside the office of Pakistan’s National Accountability Bureau(NAB).

Maryam Nawaz had gone there for a hearing in a corruption case after the clashes the hearing had to be postponed. The drama that played out in Lahore today is political in nature. Maryam Nawaz is the presumptive heir of her father’s party the Pakistan Muslim League(N) which is a party that was in power before Imran Khan became prime minister.&nbsp;

Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and his daughter were convicted in a graft case. Sharif was released on bail last year and sent to London. However, his daughter is still in Pakistan fighting a legal and political battle. Now, Maryam Nawaz is being accused of grabbing 200 acres of government land. Another leader from her party Rana Sanaullah was arrested too. He was accused of carrying 15 kilograms of heroin.

Shehbaz Sharif, brother of Nawaz Sharif said the charges were fake, almost a year later the case has gone nowhere. Rana Sanaullah was released on bail a few months after his arrest. The opposition in Pakistan is a divided lot but there is one thread that binds them together - Imran Khan.

Last year, Maryam Nawaz faced a media ban. First, one of her press conferences was taken off air. Later, an interview met a similar fate. Former president Asif Ali Zardari was censored and jailed too. He was given bail in December last year. In April, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan released a damning report. It said that under Imran Khan all critical voices were being muzzled. There is systematic suppression of political dissent.&nbsp;

The report said that the Pakistani government decided to "put a squeeze on independent and critical voices" with premier newspapers and TV channels like the Dawn newspaper and Geo news targeted in an effort to deny voices of opposition space in mainstream media.

Government advertising which is critical for the survival of these organisations was denied to those outlets that didn't toe the official line. Ultimately they had to shut down. It triggered massive layoffs as thousands of journalists found themselves out of a job.

Imran Khan accuses India of gross human rights violations but in his "Naya Pakistan", the Pakistani prime minister is waging a war on free speech denying minorities the right to life.

PM Imran Khan promised "Naya Pakisan". The country observed National Minorities Day today. It's a country where the minority population has steadily shrunk and where all minorities face discrimination.

PM Imran Khan promised "Naya Pakisan". The country observed National Minorities Day today. It's a country where the minority population has steadily shrunk and where all minorities face discrimination. A report in 2014 called Pakistan one of the world's most dangerous countries for minorities. Six years later the story has not changed, if anything, it has become worse. It's not just religious minorities now, political minorities also face attacks. A case in point being Maryam Nawaz, the daughter of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif. Maryam Nawaz was attacked today by the police. The police in Pakistan threw stones at the car of an opposition leader in Lahore. There were clashes between the supporters of Maryam Nawaz and the police. The incident took place outside the office of Pakistan’s National Accountability Bureau(NAB). Maryam Nawaz had gone there for a hearing in a corruption case after the clashes the hearing had to be postponed. The drama that played out in Lahore today is political in nature. Maryam Nawaz is the presumptive heir of her father’s party the Pakistan Muslim League(N) which is a party that was in power before Imran Khan became prime minister. Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and his daughter were convicted in a graft case. Sharif was released on bail last year and sent to London. However, his daughter is still in Pakistan fighting a legal and political battle. Now, Maryam Nawaz is being accused of grabbing 200 acres of government land. Another leader from her party Rana Sanaullah was arrested too. He was accused of carrying 15 kilograms of heroin. Shehbaz Sharif, brother of Nawaz Sharif said the charges were fake, almost a year later the case has gone nowhere. Rana Sanaullah was released on bail a few months after his arrest. The opposition in Pakistan is a divided lot but there is one thread that binds them together - Imran Khan. Last year, Maryam Nawaz faced a media ban. First, one of her press conferences was taken off air. Later, an interview met a similar fate. Former president Asif Ali Zardari was censored and jailed too. He was given bail in December last year. In April, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan released a damning report. It said that under Imran Khan all critical voices were being muzzled. There is systematic suppression of political dissent. The report said that the Pakistani government decided to "put a squeeze on independent and critical voices" with premier newspapers and TV channels like the Dawn newspaper and Geo news targeted in an effort to deny voices of opposition space in mainstream media. Government advertising which is critical for the survival of these organisations was denied to those outlets that didn't toe the official line. Ultimately they had to shut down. It triggered massive layoffs as thousands of journalists found themselves out of a job. Imran Khan accuses India of gross human rights violations but in his "Naya Pakistan", the Pakistani prime minister is waging a war on free speech denying minorities the right to life.

Maryam Nawaz attacked by police in Imran's 'Naya Pakistan'

A donkey has been arrested in Pakistan on the charge of gambling. Pakistan's state broadcaster has upset the govt over Kashmir & a rumour of Indian jets hovering over Karachi kept Pak netizens up all night. WION's Palki Sharma gets you the true story of 'Naya Pakistan'.

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Imran Khan's promise of 'Naya Pakistan' seems to be a distant dream' with the country's economy in shambles

According to the latest numbers released by Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, inflation in Pakistan is at an all-time high at 9.41 per cent, up from the previous 8.21 per cent.

A sharp rise in food, fuel and transport costs have squeezed household budgets in Pakistan, according to the data.

Energy costs, in particular, have risen sharply, hit by a series of devaluations of the Pakistan Rupee. To add to consumer woes, the Pakistan government on Sunday announced a Rs 6 rise in petrol prices to 98.88 rupees a litre.

Pakistan’s currency has lost over a quarter of its value over the past year.

The country has been in talks with the international monetary fund on what would be its 13th bailout since the late 1980s.

However, there are wide differences over issues ranging from lifting exchange rate controls to bringing down the twin deficits.

As a saving grace, Imran Khan government has however secured loans over $8 billion from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE)and China. This besides credit oil facility on deferred payment of $3 billion each from Riyadh and the UAE.

The escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan in recent months after the Pulwama attack has put international pressure on Pakistan to act against terror camps operating from its soil, squeezing it of international aid that it could have otherwise secured, draining its already bleeding economy.

Imran Khan's promise of 'Naya Pakistan' seems to be a distant dream' with the country's economy in shambles According to the latest numbers released by Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, inflation in Pakistan is at an all-time high at 9.

Imran Khan's promise of 'Naya Pakistan' seems to be a distant dream' with the country's economy in shambles According to the latest numbers released by Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, inflation in Pakistan is at an all-time high at 9.41 per cent, up from the previous 8.21 per cent. A sharp rise in food, fuel and transport costs have squeezed household budgets in Pakistan, according to the data. Energy costs, in particular, have risen sharply, hit by a series of devaluations of the Pakistan Rupee. To add to consumer woes, the Pakistan government on Sunday announced a Rs 6 rise in petrol prices to 98.88 rupees a litre. Pakistan’s currency has lost over a quarter of its value over the past year. The country has been in talks with the international monetary fund on what would be its 13th bailout since the late 1980s. However, there are wide differences over issues ranging from lifting exchange rate controls to bringing down the twin deficits. As a saving grace, Imran Khan government has however secured loans over $8 billion from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE)and China. This besides credit oil facility on deferred payment of $3 billion each from Riyadh and the UAE. The escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan in recent months after the Pulwama attack has put international pressure on Pakistan to act against terror camps operating from its soil, squeezing it of international aid that it could have otherwise secured, draining its already bleeding economy.

Imran Khan's promise of 'Naya Pakistan' a distant dream as economy struggles 

In a major jolt to Imran Khan’s vision of a ‘Naya Pakistan’, two Hindu teenage girls of 12 and 14 were allegedly kidnapped, forcibly married off and converted to Islam in Pakistan's Sindh province.&nbsp;

The incident took place when the Hindu community was celebrating Holi.&nbsp;

Hindu community took to streets demanding stern action against the accused involved in the abduction and forced conversion of Hindu girls.

The police, which had reportedly dillydallied in registering the complaint earlier, finally lodged the FIR after the protests broke out.&nbsp;

The priest who got the girls married said it was a voluntary decision of girls to convert to Islam. However, the marriage and subsequent conversion is a blatant violation of the law passed by the Sindh assembly which bars conversion of minors in the absence of their parents.

In 2015, Sindh assembly passed a law to curb child marriages, which enables not just the priests to be arrested but all those who were part of the gathering

Forty eight hours have passed since the incident, yet the Pakistan government is still to take any action.

Imran Khan had recently tweeted that Naya Pakistan was Jinnah's Pakistan that would ensure that minorities would be treated equally, but this incident brings to the fore Imran's hollow assurances given to minority communities of Pakistan.&nbsp;

The situation in Pakistan remains the same as religious minorities continue to suffer due to discrimination and persecution.

In a major jolt to Imran Khan’s vision of a ‘Naya Pakistan’, two Hindu teenage girls of 12 and 14 were allegedly kidnapped, forcibly married off and converted to Islam in Pakistan's Sindh province.

In a major jolt to Imran Khan’s vision of a ‘Naya Pakistan’, two Hindu teenage girls of 12 and 14 were allegedly kidnapped, forcibly married off and converted to Islam in Pakistan's Sindh province. The incident took place when the Hindu community was celebrating Holi. Hindu community took to streets demanding stern action against the accused involved in the abduction and forced conversion of Hindu girls. The police, which had reportedly dillydallied in registering the complaint earlier, finally lodged the FIR after the protests broke out. The priest who got the girls married said it was a voluntary decision of girls to convert to Islam. However, the marriage and subsequent conversion is a blatant violation of the law passed by the Sindh assembly which bars conversion of minors in the absence of their parents. In 2015, Sindh assembly passed a law to curb child marriages, which enables not just the priests to be arrested but all those who were part of the gathering Forty eight hours have passed since the incident, yet the Pakistan government is still to take any action. Imran Khan had recently tweeted that Naya Pakistan was Jinnah's Pakistan that would ensure that minorities would be treated equally, but this incident brings to the fore Imran's hollow assurances given to minority communities of Pakistan. The situation in Pakistan remains the same as religious minorities continue to suffer due to discrimination and persecution.

Two Hindu girls 'forcibly' married off, converted to Islam in Pakistan's Sindh province

India has asked Pakistan to take a "Naya action" against the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/balakot-counter-terrorism-strike-on-jem-camp-in-pakistan-achieved-its-objective-says-india-202145">terror infrastructure</a> it has been hosting and said Pakistan escalated the situation by its strikes on Indian military installations on February 27.&nbsp;

Speaking at a briefing spokesperson of the ministry of external affairs Raveesh Kumar said, "If Pakistan claims to be a "Naya Pakistan with Nayi soch”, it should show "Naya action” <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/air-strike-heres-why-balakot-was-chosen-by-indian-air-force-199792">against terrorist groups</a> and terror infrastructure on its soil and end cross border terrorism in support of its claims."

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has been saying its a "Naya Pakistan" (new Pakistan) but that is doubted by India and international community especially with its support to terrorist. The country in the past few days it has taken several members of the banned terror organisation into preventive detention.&nbsp;

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The spokesperson said, "Pakistan will NOT be judged by the words but the action they take. Proof of action is not notification in Gazette but by dismantling terror infrastructure that is verified"

Replying to a WION question, Raveesh Kumar said, "there was never an escalation from our side, I have made it very clear, Foreign Secretary made it clear, our strikes were not a military operation but counter-terror operation against Jaish-e-Mohammed necessitated by lack of action by Pakistan on perpetrators of Pulwama attack."

The Indian envoy to Pakistan Ajay Bisaria and Pakistani envoy to India Sohail Mahmood on Saturday resumed there duties in Islamabad and Delhi which is seen as the return of normalcy between the 2 countries. They were called back after the Pulwama attack by respective countries for consultations.&nbsp;

On Kartarpur talks the spokesperson said India is going forward for it since it concerns the "emotions and sentiments of Indian citizens of Sikh faith" and it should not be considered "resumption of bilateral talks".

Kartarpur talks between Indian and Pakistan officials to decide the modalities of the corridor will take place on 14th March at Attari Wagah.

Raveesh Kumar also confirmed that Wing Commander Abhinandan shot down Pakistani F16. India has shared the evidence of the use of AMRAAM missile that can only be deployed on F16 with the United States and asked Washington if the use of "F16 against India is in accordance with the terms and conditions of sale."

He said Balakot strikes by India on terror camps in Pakistan were successful and achieved the "desired objective".&nbsp;

India had struck the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) camps on 26th February. JeM had taken the responsibility of Pulwama terror attack on 14th February, the worst on Indian security personnel in 20 years and killed more than 40 CRPF personnel.

India has asked Pakistan to take a "Naya action" against the terror infrastructure it has been hosting and said Pakistan escalated the situation by its strikes on Indian military installations on February 27.

India has asked Pakistan to take a "Naya action" against the terror infrastructure it has been hosting and said Pakistan escalated the situation by its strikes on Indian military installations on February 27. Speaking at a briefing spokesperson of the ministry of external affairs Raveesh Kumar said, "If Pakistan claims to be a "Naya Pakistan with Nayi soch”, it should show "Naya action” against terrorist groups and terror infrastructure on its soil and end cross border terrorism in support of its claims." Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has been saying its a "Naya Pakistan" (new Pakistan) but that is doubted by India and international community especially with its support to terrorist. The country in the past few days it has taken several members of the banned terror organisation into preventive detention. #WATCH Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson, Raveesh Kumar: If Pakistan claims to be a 'Naya Pakistan' with 'nayi soch' then it should demonstrate 'naya action' against terrorist groups and cross border terrorism in support of its claims. pic.twitter.com/Ji7ZBZsVjc — ANI (@ANI) March 9, 2019 × The spokesperson said, "Pakistan will NOT be judged by the words but the action they take. Proof of action is not notification in Gazette but by dismantling terror infrastructure that is verified" Replying to a WION question, Raveesh Kumar said, "there was never an escalation from our side, I have made it very clear, Foreign Secretary made it clear, our strikes were not a military operation but counter-terror operation against Jaish-e-Mohammed necessitated by lack of action by Pakistan on perpetrators of Pulwama attack." The Indian envoy to Pakistan Ajay Bisaria and Pakistani envoy to India Sohail Mahmood on Saturday resumed there duties in Islamabad and Delhi which is seen as the return of normalcy between the 2 countries. They were called back after the Pulwama attack by respective countries for consultations. On Kartarpur talks the spokesperson said India is going forward for it since it concerns the "emotions and sentiments of Indian citizens of Sikh faith" and it should not be considered "resumption of bilateral talks". Kartarpur talks between Indian and Pakistan officials to decide the modalities of the corridor will take place on 14th March at Attari Wagah. Raveesh Kumar also confirmed that Wing Commander Abhinandan shot down Pakistani F16. India has shared the evidence of the use of AMRAAM missile that can only be deployed on F16 with the United States and asked Washington if the use of "F16 against India is in accordance with the terms and conditions of sale." He said Balakot strikes by India on terror camps in Pakistan were successful and achieved the "desired objective". India had struck the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) camps on 26th February. JeM had taken the responsibility of Pulwama terror attack on 14th February, the worst on Indian security personnel in 20 years and killed more than 40 CRPF personnel.

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