Pakistan has inducted 14 Chinese-designed JF-17 jets. The Imran Khan govt is calling it a major milestone. But is it? WION's Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: Pakistan inducts 14 JF-17 jets

5 countries normalised ties with Israel this year. Will Pakistan be next? A statement from Prime Minister Imran Khan triggered intense speculation. Now, religious leaders have supported the idea. WION's Palki Sharma has more.

Gravitas: Will Pakistan normalise ties with Israel?

If Pakistan formalises ties with Israel, Islamabad stands to lose allies and FATF votes. Imran Khan will also lose support at home. Will Pakistan still go ahead with it? WION's Palki Sharma has the details

Gravitas: Is it wise for Pakistan to formalise ties with Israel?

Pakistan is a part of a club of 28 countries that do not recognise Israel. But that hasn't stopped the engagement between the two sides. WION's Palki Sharma brings you the story of the complicated relationship between Israel and Pakistan.

Gravitas | Pakistan-Israel Ties: A complicated relationship

Indian Air Force Chief RKS Bhadauria warned that any serious India-China conflict is not good for China on the global front.

Indian IAF Chief: Conflict not good for China on world stage

In 2006, Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif came together to overthrow Parvez Musharraf. In 2020, their heirs Maryam Nawaz Sharif and Bilawal Bhutto Zardari have joined hands against Imran Khan. Can the political scions pull off what their parents couldn't? Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: Pakistan's political scions join hands

Asif, a critic of Prime Minister Imran Khan, is now among a number of prominent PML-N leaders facing graft charges, including party president Shehbaz Sharif.

Pakistan anti-corruption body arrests former foreign minister Khawaja Asif

Girls from minority communities are regularly targeted in Pakistan they abducted and forcibly converted to Islam and marry to the abductors. According to rights activists, thousands of girls from minor communities were abducted and forcefully converted to Islam in Pakistan.

Pakistan: Girls from minority community abducted and forced to convert into Islam

Security forces cordoned off the area, and launched a "large scale" search and clearance operation to apprehend the attackers.

7 paramilitary troops killed in southwestern Pakistan

The court, however, had clarified that the accused should not be released if there is a Supreme Court restraining order regarding their detention.

Sindh govt halts release of Daniel Pearl murder accused Omar Sheikh

China on Monday dismissed reports that it asked Pakistan of additional guarantees for approving a USD 6 billion loan for a railway line project and moving away from its financial commitments to the ambitious China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).&nbsp;

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said despite the global economic recession, "China's input in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) including the CPEC" has increased.&nbsp;

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"I would also like to stress that against the global economic recession, China's input in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) including the CPEC has not reduced but rather increased against the odds," Zhao was quoted as saying by news agency PTI. &nbsp;

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"Over the first three quarters, China's direct financial investment in BRI countries increased by around 30 per cent, offering China's support to many BRI partner countries in their effort to fight the epidemic and recover their economy."

CPEC is a crucial part of Chiná's multi-billion-dollar BRI.

The corridor which connects China's Xinjiang province to Gwadar Port in Pakistan's Balochistan has been opposed by India as it passes through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).&nbsp;

Recently, Pakistani media has reported that China has asked Pakistan to provide additional guarantees before sanctioning the 6 billion dollar loan for the Main Line-1 (ML-1) railway line project due to Islamabad's vulnerable economic condition.&nbsp;

Zhao also rejected claims that China is moving away from its initial commitments to Pakistan under the CPEC due to a rise in corruption and militant attacks.&nbsp;

 
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China on Monday dismissed reports that it asked Pakistan of additional guarantees for approving a USD 6 billion loan for a railway line project and moving away from its financial commitments to the ambitious China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

China on Monday dismissed reports that it asked Pakistan of additional guarantees for approving a USD 6 billion loan for a railway line project and moving away from its financial commitments to the ambitious China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said despite the global economic recession, "China's input in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) including the CPEC" has increased. Watch | "I would also like to stress that against the global economic recession, China's input in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) including the CPEC has not reduced but rather increased against the odds," Zhao was quoted as saying by news agency PTI. Also read | China seeks additional guarantees before sanctioning USD 6 billion loan for rail project in Pakistan "Over the first three quarters, China's direct financial investment in BRI countries increased by around 30 per cent, offering China's support to many BRI partner countries in their effort to fight the epidemic and recover their economy." CPEC is a crucial part of Chiná's multi-billion-dollar BRI. The corridor which connects China's Xinjiang province to Gwadar Port in Pakistan's Balochistan has been opposed by India as it passes through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Recently, Pakistani media has reported that China has asked Pakistan to provide additional guarantees before sanctioning the 6 billion dollar loan for the Main Line-1 (ML-1) railway line project due to Islamabad's vulnerable economic condition. Zhao also rejected claims that China is moving away from its initial commitments to Pakistan under the CPEC due to a rise in corruption and militant attacks.

China rejects reports of seeking guarantees from Pakistan for approving $6 billion loan

Pakistan's united opposition held a massive rally to mark the 13th death anniversary of the country's former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. Benazir Bhutto was assasinated at a rally in Rawalpindi in 2007.

Pakistan's opposition held a massive rally for the former PM Benazir Bhutto

A Pakistan Army helicopter crashed in the Gilgit Baltistan (GB) region, leaving four people dead, a military statement said on Sunday. 
 
The helicopter crashed on Saturday due to technical reasons when it was evacuating the body of a soldier killed earlier to a military hospital in the region, the military`s media wing Inter-Services Public Relations said in the statement. 
 
A pilot and co-pilot, both of major rank were killed along with two soldiers, Xinhua news agency quoted the statement as saying. 
 
No loss of life was reported at the ground by the military. 
 
A local source from GB told Xinhua that the incident occurred at a remote valley with no residential settlement on ground. 
 
The source added that military teams arrived at the crash site following the accident and recovered the bodies from the wreckage of the completely destroyed helicopter.

A Pakistan Army helicopter crashed in the Gilgit Baltistan (GB) region, leaving four people dead, a military statement said on Sunday. The helicopter crashed on Saturday due to technical reasons when it was evacuating the body of a soldier killed earlier to a military hospital in the region, the military`s media wing Inter-Services Public Relations said in the statement.

A Pakistan Army helicopter crashed in the Gilgit Baltistan (GB) region, leaving four people dead, a military statement said on Sunday. The helicopter crashed on Saturday due to technical reasons when it was evacuating the body of a soldier killed earlier to a military hospital in the region, the military`s media wing Inter-Services Public Relations said in the statement. A pilot and co-pilot, both of major rank were killed along with two soldiers, Xinhua news agency quoted the statement as saying. No loss of life was reported at the ground by the military. A local source from GB told Xinhua that the incident occurred at a remote valley with no residential settlement on ground. The source added that military teams arrived at the crash site following the accident and recovered the bodies from the wreckage of the completely destroyed helicopter.

Military chopper crash in Pakistan kills 4

At least two people were killed and seven injured in a bomb blast near a football club in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province.

The blast occurred near the football club in Panjgur's Essai area on Saturday, killing two people, police said.

The seven injured have been admitted to a local hospital.

At least two people were killed and seven injured in a bomb blast near a football club in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province. The blast occurred near the football club in Panjgur's Essai area on Saturday, killing two people, police said.

At least two people were killed and seven injured in a bomb blast near a football club in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province. The blast occurred near the football club in Panjgur's Essai area on Saturday, killing two people, police said. The seven injured have been admitted to a local hospital.

Two killed, seven injured in blast in Balochistan

A Pakistani court on Thursday ordered the immediate release of four men accused of orchestrating the 2002 kidnapping and murder of American journalist Daniel Pearl, including the main suspect earlier sentenced to death for masterminding the killing. The Sindh government in a surprise move has now decided not to release killers. Watch this video to know more.

Pakistan's Sindh government not to release four accused in Daniel Pearl’s murder case

Have you heard of the ISI? Pakistan calls it an Intelligence wing. In reality, it is a death squad. The ISI has been linked to 5000+ disappearances in Balochistan, mysterious deaths in Western countries, the murder of an Indian diplomat, and the plot to assassinate of an Afghan President. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you all you need about the hit squad.

Gravitas Plus: Pakistan's high-profile assassins

Have you heard of the ISI? Pakistan calls it an Intelligence wing. In reality, it is a death squad. The ISI has been linked to 5000+ disappearances in Balochistan, mysterious deaths in Western countries, the murder of an Indian ambassador, and the plot to assassinate of an Afghan President. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you all you need about the hit squad.

"We have filed an appeal of this decision with the Pakistan Supreme Court. We are standing up for justice — not only for our son, but for all of our dear friends in Pakistan, so they can live in a society free of violence and terror, and raise their children in peace and harmony," said Judea Pearl, father of Daniel Pearl on May 2020.&nbsp;

The parents of Daniel, an investigative journalist of The Wall Street Journal, made this appeal to the apex court after a local court overturn the verdict of her son's killers.&nbsp;

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In September, a two-judge bench assembled and barred the Sindh government from releasing the killers.&nbsp;

In the middle of the hearing, the Sindh High Court has now ordered the immediate release of Daniel Pearl's killers.&nbsp;

Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh, a terrorist, will soon walk free.&nbsp;

Let's take a look at what is happening in Pakistan. An American journalist was kidnapped and beheaded in 2002, with his body cut into pieces and buried.

His killers were sent to prison by Pakistan's judiciary and after 18 years the same judiciary says the men are innocent.&nbsp;

On Saturday, Daniel's murderers will be set free.&nbsp;

His parents have once again appealed to the Supreme Court of Pakistan, saying they have full faith in Pakistan's judiciary system to provide justice to their son.&nbsp;

They are urging the apex court to reinforce the paramount importance of the freedom of press.&nbsp;

Omar's lawyer said that the verdict will not be overturned as there is no evidence against them.&nbsp;

The U.S. State Department has taken note of this absolute travesty of justice.&nbsp;

"We are deeply concerned by the ruling of Sindh High Court to release multiple terrorists responsible for the murder of Daniel Pearl," the justice department said.&nbsp;

"We have been assured that the accused have not been released at this time."

Everybody knows how assurances from Pakistan turn out to be.&nbsp;

The Pakistan and Sindh government claims it has filed an appeal against the release.

But, we are barely hours away from the release of the convicts and if the chances of repealing of the court's ruling are abysmally low.&nbsp;

Pakistan's crippled and corrupt judiciary gets exposed when they think that terror crimes don't matter after 18 years.&nbsp;

The murderers of Pearl should bot be released and the world must oppose this.&nbsp;

"We have filed an appeal of this decision with the Pakistan Supreme Court. We are standing up for justice — not only for our son, but for all of our dear friends in Pakistan, so they can live in a society free of violence and terror, and raise their children in peace and harmony," said Judea Pearl, father of Daniel Pearl on May 2020.

"We have filed an appeal of this decision with the Pakistan Supreme Court. We are standing up for justice — not only for our son, but for all of our dear friends in Pakistan, so they can live in a society free of violence and terror, and raise their children in peace and harmony," said Judea Pearl, father of Daniel Pearl on May 2020. The parents of Daniel, an investigative journalist of The Wall Street Journal, made this appeal to the apex court after a local court overturn the verdict of her son's killers. Also read | Deeply concerned over Pak court's order to release Omar Saeed Sheikh in Daniel Pearl case In September, a two-judge bench assembled and barred the Sindh government from releasing the killers. In the middle of the hearing, the Sindh High Court has now ordered the immediate release of Daniel Pearl's killers. Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh, a terrorist, will soon walk free. Let's take a look at what is happening in Pakistan. An American journalist was kidnapped and beheaded in 2002, with his body cut into pieces and buried. His killers were sent to prison by Pakistan's judiciary and after 18 years the same judiciary says the men are innocent. On Saturday, Daniel's murderers will be set free. His parents have once again appealed to the Supreme Court of Pakistan, saying they have full faith in Pakistan's judiciary system to provide justice to their son. They are urging the apex court to reinforce the paramount importance of the freedom of press. Omar's lawyer said that the verdict will not be overturned as there is no evidence against them. The U.S. State Department has taken note of this absolute travesty of justice. "We are deeply concerned by the ruling of Sindh High Court to release multiple terrorists responsible for the murder of Daniel Pearl," the justice department said. "We have been assured that the accused have not been released at this time." Everybody knows how assurances from Pakistan turn out to be. The Pakistan and Sindh government claims it has filed an appeal against the release. But, we are barely hours away from the release of the convicts and if the chances of repealing of the court's ruling are abysmally low. Pakistan's crippled and corrupt judiciary gets exposed when they think that terror crimes don't matter after 18 years. The murderers of Pearl should bot be released and the world must oppose this.

Daniel Pearl's killers will soon be free, and world must speak up now

Daniel Pearl was kidnapped & beheaded by Pakistani terrorists in 2002. 18 years on, a Pakistani court has ordered the 'immediate release' of his killers.

Gravitas: Pak court orders release of Daniel Pearl's killers

Daniel Pearl's killers are set to walk free on Saturday. The Pearl family has appealed to Pakistan's Supreme Court to provide justice for 'their beloved son'. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why the world must oppose their release.

Daniel Pearl's killers to walk free

The FATF had grey-listed Pakistan in 2018. Since then, Pakistan has failed all reviews. But, Islamabad has been given at least 3 extensions. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how the global terror financing watchdog has been toothless against Pakistan.

Gravitas: The FATF: Toothless against a terror state?

A Pakistani court on Thursday ordered the immediate release of four men accused of orchestrating the 2002 kidnapping and murder of American journalist Daniel Pearl, including the main suspect earlier sentenced to death for masterminding the killing.

Pakistan government delays the release of men accused of murdering Daniel Pearl

Pakistan is among a number of countries flagged as using luxury properties and precious jewellery as a guise for funnelling "dirty money" to the UK by an official report collated by the British authorities.

The 'National risk assessment of money laundering and terrorist financing 2020' analysis, compiled by the UK Treasury and Home Office and released this month, finds that criminals continue to purchase high-value assets, such as real estate, precious gems and jewellery to launder illicit funds, which are transferred from Pakistan to the UK and vice versa.

"This includes proceeds from corruption and drug trafficking. The risk from cash-based money laundering from the UK to Pakistan via smuggled cash and MSBs [money service businesses] also persists," it reveals.

"In 2018 Pakistan was nominated to the FATF's [Financial Action Task Force] list of jurisdictions with strategic anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CTF) deficiencies, known as the 'grey list', due to widespread CTF deficiencies -- Pakistan failed to complete the FATF action plan resulting from their nomination to the 'grey list' by the required deadline of October 2019, it notes.

While the FATF acknowledged "notable improvements" in the months following, they also warned that should significant and sustainable progress not be made when next reviewed then the FATF could call on its members to advise their financial institutions to give special attention to business relations and transactions with Pakistan, the report warns.

"The UK, as a member of FATF, continues to closely monitor for sustained and timely efforts. The UK also continues to support Pakistan, including with capacity-building assistance, to help Pakistani authorities meet their commitments," it adds.

Besides Pakistan, the other countries referenced in the report include China, Hong Kong, Russia and the UAE.

The UK property market is seen as a particularly attractive area for dubious overseas fund flows.

"The high amounts of money that can be moved in one transaction and the appreciation in value, along with the enhanced lifestyle, makes them very attractive to criminals," the report notes.

The UK's National Crime Agency (NCA) has expanded its use of Unexplained Wealth Orders to freeze several multimillion-pound homes in London while it investigates how the money used to buy them was obtained.

As an example, the report highlights how in December 2019 the NCA negotiated a settlement with a Pakistani national to return funds and property valued at approximately 190 million pounds to Pakistan.

"This success would not have been possible without the close cooperation between UK and Pakistan law enforcement agencies," it concluded.

The regular review of the risks associated with financial transactions finds that the use of complex systems of shell companies registered overseas in secrecy jurisdictions obscured ownership and made it hard to find out where the money really came from.

Pakistan is among a number of countries flagged as using luxury properties and precious jewellery as a guise for funnelling "dirty money" to the UK by an official report collated by the British authorities.

Pakistan is among a number of countries flagged as using luxury properties and precious jewellery as a guise for funnelling "dirty money" to the UK by an official report collated by the British authorities. The 'National risk assessment of money laundering and terrorist financing 2020' analysis, compiled by the UK Treasury and Home Office and released this month, finds that criminals continue to purchase high-value assets, such as real estate, precious gems and jewellery to launder illicit funds, which are transferred from Pakistan to the UK and vice versa. "This includes proceeds from corruption and drug trafficking. The risk from cash-based money laundering from the UK to Pakistan via smuggled cash and MSBs [money service businesses] also persists," it reveals. "In 2018 Pakistan was nominated to the FATF's [Financial Action Task Force] list of jurisdictions with strategic anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CTF) deficiencies, known as the 'grey list', due to widespread CTF deficiencies -- Pakistan failed to complete the FATF action plan resulting from their nomination to the 'grey list' by the required deadline of October 2019, it notes. While the FATF acknowledged "notable improvements" in the months following, they also warned that should significant and sustainable progress not be made when next reviewed then the FATF could call on its members to advise their financial institutions to give special attention to business relations and transactions with Pakistan, the report warns. "The UK, as a member of FATF, continues to closely monitor for sustained and timely efforts. The UK also continues to support Pakistan, including with capacity-building assistance, to help Pakistani authorities meet their commitments," it adds. Besides Pakistan, the other countries referenced in the report include China, Hong Kong, Russia and the UAE. The UK property market is seen as a particularly attractive area for dubious overseas fund flows. "The high amounts of money that can be moved in one transaction and the appreciation in value, along with the enhanced lifestyle, makes them very attractive to criminals," the report notes. The UK's National Crime Agency (NCA) has expanded its use of Unexplained Wealth Orders to freeze several multimillion-pound homes in London while it investigates how the money used to buy them was obtained. As an example, the report highlights how in December 2019 the NCA negotiated a settlement with a Pakistani national to return funds and property valued at approximately 190 million pounds to Pakistan. "This success would not have been possible without the close cooperation between UK and Pakistan law enforcement agencies," it concluded. The regular review of the risks associated with financial transactions finds that the use of complex systems of shell companies registered overseas in secrecy jurisdictions obscured ownership and made it hard to find out where the money really came from.

Pakistan funnelling drug and corruption money to the UK: British government report

China has sought a 'loan guarantee' from Pakistan - as the country's economic situation weakens. Meanwhile, after 2.5 years of being in power Imran Khan has told his ministers that 'the time for performance has arrived'. Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: China seeks 'loan guarantee' from Pakistan

For China, China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a geopolitical game-changer - the biggest success of Chinese expansionism, and for Pakistan, it is a life-time opportunity and its last chance for economic modernisation.

Report: China backtracks on CPEC commitments

The district administration had decided not to allow the opposition leaders to hold the public procession given the rising numbers of coronavirus infections across the country.

Pakistan Democratic Movement holds massive rally in Mardan

In April, the high court had heard the appeals of Sheikh, Fahad Naseem, Sheikh Adil and Salman Saqib 18 years after they were sentenced and acquitted Sheikh, Saqib and Naseem.

Sindh High court orders immediate release of terrorist Omar Saeed Sheikh

A fine of 200,000 Pakistani Rupees (PKR) (USD 1,248) has been imposed on a Pakistani man for claiming the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">coronavirus</a>&nbsp;pandemic is not "fatal" and the government should not procure its vaccine.&nbsp;

Azhar Abbas filed a petition in Lahore High Court (LHC) and in a hearing said "coronavirus does not exist" and is willing to prove it as well.&nbsp;

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"I have filed the petition regarding the non-existence of coronavirus. The virus does not exist. My position must be heard. Coronavirus does not spread by touching or meeting anyone and I am ready to prove it," Azhar was quoted as saying by Pakistan Today.

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He also said that the government should not procure Covid-19 vaccines.&nbsp;

LHC on Tuesday imposed the fine on Azhar and warned him of submitting such frivolous petitions in the future.

Azhar, an air-conditioner mechanic, also described Covid-19 as an "international conspiracy" against the Muslim world and said that its symptoms existed for decades and is not a fatal disease.&nbsp;

LHC Chief Justice Muhammad Qasim Khan asked the petitioner not to beat about the bush and show "medical" evidence that the virus was not real. 
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The chief justice also noted that the petitioner was trying to create panic and uncertainty among the people and warned him of pursuing similar petitions in future.&nbsp;

A fine of 200,000 Pakistani Rupees (PKR) (USD 1,248) has been imposed on a Pakistani man for claiming the coronavirus pandemic is not "fatal" and the government should not procure its vaccine.

A fine of 200,000 Pakistani Rupees (PKR) (USD 1,248) has been imposed on a Pakistani man for claiming the coronavirus pandemic is not "fatal" and the government should not procure its vaccine. Azhar Abbas filed a petition in Lahore High Court (LHC) and in a hearing said "coronavirus does not exist" and is willing to prove it as well. Also read | Pakistan: PDM coalition to hold anti-government rally despite ban "I have filed the petition regarding the non-existence of coronavirus. The virus does not exist. My position must be heard. Coronavirus does not spread by touching or meeting anyone and I am ready to prove it," Azhar was quoted as saying by Pakistan Today. Also read | Renowned activist Karima Baloch who once made Rakhi appeal to brother PM Modi found dead, Pakistan link suspected He also said that the government should not procure Covid-19 vaccines. LHC on Tuesday imposed the fine on Azhar and warned him of submitting such frivolous petitions in the future. Azhar, an air-conditioner mechanic, also described Covid-19 as an "international conspiracy" against the Muslim world and said that its symptoms existed for decades and is not a fatal disease. LHC Chief Justice Muhammad Qasim Khan asked the petitioner not to beat about the bush and show "medical" evidence that the virus was not real. The chief justice also noted that the petitioner was trying to create panic and uncertainty among the people and warned him of pursuing similar petitions in future.

'Covid-19 does not exist': Pakistani man fined for filing petition over non-existence of virus

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that there is no possibility of a diplomatic dialogue with India in the prevailing situation, according to a media report on Thursday.

New Delhi has already been maintaining its stand that "talks and terror" cannot go together as it continues to ask Islamabad to take demonstrable steps against terror groups responsible for launching various attacks on India.

"There is no possibility of a backdoor or diplomatic dialogue with India in the prevailing situation...The circumstances are not suitable for any dialogue at the moment," Qureshi was quoted as saying by Dawn newspaper.

Qureshi made the comments while talking to reporters in his hometown Multan on Wednesday, the paper said.

Ties between India and Pakistan nosedived after a terror attack on the Pathankot Air Force base in 2016 by terror groups based in the neighbouring country. Subsequent attacks, including one on Indian Army camp in Uri, further deteriorated the relationship.

The relationship further dipped after India's war planes pounded a Jaish-e-Mohammed terorrist training camp deep inside Pakistan on February 26 last year in response to the Pulwama terror attack in which 40 CRPF jawans were killed.

Withdrawal of Jammu and Kashmir's special powers and bifurcating the state into two union territories in August last year also evoked a strong reaction from Pakistan, which has been unsuccessfully trying to rally international support against India on the Kashmir issue.

India has categorically told the international community that the scrapping of Article 370 was its internal matter. It also advised Pakistan to accept the reality and stop all anti-India propaganda.&nbsp;

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that there is no possibility of a diplomatic dialogue with India in the prevailing situation, according to a media report on Thursday.

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that there is no possibility of a diplomatic dialogue with India in the prevailing situation, according to a media report on Thursday. New Delhi has already been maintaining its stand that "talks and terror" cannot go together as it continues to ask Islamabad to take demonstrable steps against terror groups responsible for launching various attacks on India. "There is no possibility of a backdoor or diplomatic dialogue with India in the prevailing situation...The circumstances are not suitable for any dialogue at the moment," Qureshi was quoted as saying by Dawn newspaper. Qureshi made the comments while talking to reporters in his hometown Multan on Wednesday, the paper said. Ties between India and Pakistan nosedived after a terror attack on the Pathankot Air Force base in 2016 by terror groups based in the neighbouring country. Subsequent attacks, including one on Indian Army camp in Uri, further deteriorated the relationship. The relationship further dipped after India's war planes pounded a Jaish-e-Mohammed terorrist training camp deep inside Pakistan on February 26 last year in response to the Pulwama terror attack in which 40 CRPF jawans were killed. Withdrawal of Jammu and Kashmir's special powers and bifurcating the state into two union territories in August last year also evoked a strong reaction from Pakistan, which has been unsuccessfully trying to rally international support against India on the Kashmir issue. India has categorically told the international community that the scrapping of Article 370 was its internal matter. It also advised Pakistan to accept the reality and stop all anti-India propaganda.

No possibility of dialogue with India in prevailing situation, says Pakistan foreign minister

The anti-government coalition Pakistan democratic movement holds its rally in the city of Mardan, despite the ban imposed by district administration.

Pakistan's anti-government coalition holds rally in Mardan

Large crowds of Pakistanis dressed as Santas marched from the Christian cemetery in Karachi to the Press Club on Sunday (December 20), with some wearing masks as the coronavirus continues to plague the country.

Pakistanis of different faiths gather for pre-Christmas festivities amid coronavirus concerns

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