India handed over a dossier to Pakistan on possible attempts to disrupt Kartarpur Sahib pilgrimage. WION has accessed the dossier given to Pakistan. Listen in.

WION accesses Kartarpur dossier given to Pakistan

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) yesterday ruled in favour of India and held Pakistan guilty of violating the Vienna Convention because it denied consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav, an Indian national in its custody.

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Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday took to Twitter and tweeted his own version of the verdict, he tweets "Appreciate ICJ’s decision not to acquit, release & return Commander Kulbhushan Jadhav to India. He is guilty of crimes against the people of Pakistan. Pakistan shall proceed further as per law."

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The House Foreign Affairs Committee on Wednesday countered US President Donald Trump's tweet on UN-proscribed terrorist Hafiz Saeed.

The legislative committee highlighted that Pakistan was not searching for the 26/11 terror attack mastermind for 10 years — as claimed by Trump. Hafiz was living freely in the country, they added.

"FYI Pakistan wasn't searching for him for 10 years. He's been living freely and was arrested and released on December 2001, May 2002, October 2002, August 2006 (twice), December 2008, September 2009, January 2017. Let's hold the (applause) until he's convicted," the committee tweeted.

Saeed was arrested on Wednesday while he was on his way to an anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Gujranwala to seek bail.

Reacting to the development, Trump tweeted, "After a ten-year search, the so-called "mastermind" of the Mumbai terror attacks has been arrested in Pakistan. Great pressure has been exerted over the last two years to find him!"

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The Jama'at-ud-Da'wah's (JuD) chief's arrest came just two days after an anti-terrorism court in Lahore had granted three of his aides and him an interim bail until August 31 against surety bonds of PKR 50,000 each.

On July 3, the banned terror outfit's top 13 leaders — including Saeed and Naib Emir Abdul Rehman Makki -- were booked in Pakistan in nearly two dozen cases for terror financing and money laundering under the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997.

It is believed that Pakistan has taken the steps in the wake of the upcoming meeting between Trump and Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan in Washington and the possibility of being blacklisted by the Paris-based anti-money laundering watchdog, Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

The House Foreign Affairs Committee on Wednesday countered US President Donald Trump's tweet on UN-proscribed terrorist Hafiz Saeed. The legislative committee highlighted that Pakistan was not searching for the 26/11 terror attack mastermind for 10 years — as claimed by Trump.

The House Foreign Affairs Committee on Wednesday countered US President Donald Trump's tweet on UN-proscribed terrorist Hafiz Saeed. The legislative committee highlighted that Pakistan was not searching for the 26/11 terror attack mastermind for 10 years — as claimed by Trump. Hafiz was living freely in the country, they added. "FYI Pakistan wasn't searching for him for 10 years. He's been living freely and was arrested and released on December 2001, May 2002, October 2002, August 2006 (twice), December 2008, September 2009, January 2017. Let's hold the (applause) until he's convicted," the committee tweeted. Saeed was arrested on Wednesday while he was on his way to an anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Gujranwala to seek bail. Reacting to the development, Trump tweeted, "After a ten-year search, the so-called "mastermind" of the Mumbai terror attacks has been arrested in Pakistan. Great pressure has been exerted over the last two years to find him!" After a ten year search, the so-called “mastermind” of the Mumbai Terror attacks has been arrested in Pakistan. Great pressure has been exerted over the last two years to find him! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 17, 2019 × The Jama'at-ud-Da'wah's (JuD) chief's arrest came just two days after an anti-terrorism court in Lahore had granted three of his aides and him an interim bail until August 31 against surety bonds of PKR 50,000 each. On July 3, the banned terror outfit's top 13 leaders — including Saeed and Naib Emir Abdul Rehman Makki -- were booked in Pakistan in nearly two dozen cases for terror financing and money laundering under the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997. It is believed that Pakistan has taken the steps in the wake of the upcoming meeting between Trump and Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan in Washington and the possibility of being blacklisted by the Paris-based anti-money laundering watchdog, Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

Pakistan wasn't searching for Hafiz, he was living freely: US committee counters Trump

n a massive victory for India, the International Court of Justice, in a 15:1 verdict, has granted consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav and directed Pakistan to review and reconsider the conviction and sentence of Jadhav. Pakistan’s judge was the lone dissenter.

Kulbushan Jadhav case: A big victory for India as Jadhav's death penalty suspended

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) today ruled in favour of India and held Pakistan guilty of violating the Vienna Convention because it denied consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav, an Indian national in its custody.

Victory for India in Kulbhushan Jadhav case?

At Least 24 people have been killed after a cloud burst led heavy flooding in Neelum Valley of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK). It is being reported that over 150 houses and 2 mosques have been affected. Watch this video to know more.

PoK: At Least 24 killed in flash floods after a cloud burst

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar on Wednesday commended the "<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/big-win-for-india-icj-grants-consular-access-to-kulbhushan-jadhav-236703">Justice delivered by ICJ in Hague</a>".

Welcoming the verdict,&nbsp;the MEA spokesperson posted on Twitter, "We welcome the justice delivered just now by ICJ in Hague, in the favour of India. The court by a vote of 15-1 has upheld India's claim that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/live-kulbhushan-jadhav-case-verdict-today-at-international-court-of-justice-236670">Pakistan is in violation of Vienna Convention </a>on several counts."

"We also appreciate direction by the International Court of Justice that Pakistan should review and reconsider conviction and sentence given to Shri Jadhav by Pakistani military court, " the post said.

"We note that the Court has directed that Pakistan is under an obligation to inform Jadhav without further delay of his rights and to provide Indian consular officers access to him in accordance with Vienna Convention. We expect Pakistan to implement directive immediately, " the post added.

"This judgement validates <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/icj-verdict-in-kulbhushan-jadhav-case-victories-and-worries-for-india-236722">India's position</a> on this matter fully. We will continue to work vigorously for Shri Kulbhushan Jadhav's early release and return to India."

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In a big win for India, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Wednesday gave consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav, who was arrested and given death sentence by Pakistan on charges of espionage.

Upholding India's stand that Pakistan has violated the 1963 Vienna Convention, the ICJ said that Jadhav's trial by a military court in Pakistan is not accepted thereby stopping his execution.

The death sentence by a Pakistani military court was questioned by India, which said its based on an "extracted confession".&nbsp;

Jadhav, a former Indian navy commander, was arrested in Pakistan in March 2016 and convicted of spying.

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar on Wednesday commended the "Justice delivered by ICJ in Hague". Welcoming the verdict, the MEA spokesperson posted on Twitter, "We welcome the justice delivered just now by ICJ in Hague, in the favour of India.

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar on Wednesday commended the "Justice delivered by ICJ in Hague". Welcoming the verdict, the MEA spokesperson posted on Twitter, "We welcome the justice delivered just now by ICJ in Hague, in the favour of India. The court by a vote of 15-1 has upheld India's claim that Pakistan is in violation of Vienna Convention on several counts." "We also appreciate direction by the International Court of Justice that Pakistan should review and reconsider conviction and sentence given to Shri Jadhav by Pakistani military court, " the post said. "We note that the Court has directed that Pakistan is under an obligation to inform Jadhav without further delay of his rights and to provide Indian consular officers access to him in accordance with Vienna Convention. We expect Pakistan to implement directive immediately, " the post added. "This judgement validates India's position on this matter fully. We will continue to work vigorously for Shri Kulbhushan Jadhav's early release and return to India." We stand validated. We welcome the judgement delivered by the International Court of Justice in the Hague in favour of India in the case relating to Shri Kulbhushan Jadhav.https://t.co/ai2qlmXM4X pic.twitter.com/uPhbswui1J — Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) July 17, 2019 × In a big win for India, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Wednesday gave consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav, who was arrested and given death sentence by Pakistan on charges of espionage. Upholding India's stand that Pakistan has violated the 1963 Vienna Convention, the ICJ said that Jadhav's trial by a military court in Pakistan is not accepted thereby stopping his execution. The death sentence by a Pakistani military court was questioned by India, which said its based on an "extracted confession". Jadhav, a former Indian navy commander, was arrested in Pakistan in March 2016 and convicted of spying.

Will continue to work vigorously for Jadhav's early release and return to India: MEA's Raveesh Kumar

In a major relief for India, the International Court of Justice has asked Pakistan to review its conviction and sentencing of Indian national Kulbhushan Jadhav, facing execution on charges of spying.

ICJ asks Pak to review Jadhav's conviction, allows consular access

Inzamam-ul-Haq on Wednesday announced his decision to step down as Pakistan's chief selector when his contract expires on July 31.

Former Pakistan captain Inzamam, who was appointed to the role in April 2016, oversaw a period which included Pakistan's victory in the Champions Trophy two years ago.

Inzamam's final assignment was to select the <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-wanted-to-commit-suicide-mickey-arthur-after-pakistans-defeat-against-india-230449&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwig5svJ_bvjAhUjH48KHeAuCMQQFjAEegQIARAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw2RI3rpG6J19qLg2ABraZd8">Pakistan </a>squad for the World Cup, where the Sarfaraz Ahmed-led team finished fifth in the group stage and failed to qualify for the semi-finals.

"After more than three years as chair of the Pakistan men's selection committee, I have decided not to seek a renewal of my contract," the 49-year-old Inzamam said in a statement.

"With the ICC World Test Championship, due to get underway in September, the ICC T20 World Cup in 2020 and the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, I believe it is the right time for the <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/mohammad-amir-wahab-riaz-named-in-pakistans-world-cup-squad-220106&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjo_cuc_bvjAhV68XMBHREOCy0QFjAFegQIARAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw2zU4zHLL-GwBzoGwUGvp6T">Pakistan Cricket Board</a> to appoint a new chief selector who can bring new ideas and fresh thinking," Inzamam said.

During Inzamam's tenure, players such as Fakhar Zaman, Hasan Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Abbas, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi and Usman Shinwari made their international debuts, while Babar Azam established himself as Pakistan's batting mainstay across all three formats of the game.

"It has been a pleasure to see these players grow and make names for themselves in international cricket," Inzamam added.

"I will follow their progress with interest because I firmly believe these players have all the ingredients to take the Pakistan cricket team to greater heights," said&nbsp;Inzamam.

Inzamam-ul-Haq on Wednesday announced his decision to step down as Pakistan's chief selector when his contract expires on July 31. Former Pakistan captain Inzamam, who was appointed to the role in April 2016, oversaw a period which included Pakistan's victory in the Champions Trophy two years ago.

Inzamam-ul-Haq on Wednesday announced his decision to step down as Pakistan's chief selector when his contract expires on July 31. Former Pakistan captain Inzamam, who was appointed to the role in April 2016, oversaw a period which included Pakistan's victory in the Champions Trophy two years ago. Inzamam's final assignment was to select the Pakistan squad for the World Cup, where the Sarfaraz Ahmed-led team finished fifth in the group stage and failed to qualify for the semi-finals. "After more than three years as chair of the Pakistan men's selection committee, I have decided not to seek a renewal of my contract," the 49-year-old Inzamam said in a statement. "With the ICC World Test Championship, due to get underway in September, the ICC T20 World Cup in 2020 and the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, I believe it is the right time for the Pakistan Cricket Board to appoint a new chief selector who can bring new ideas and fresh thinking," Inzamam said. During Inzamam's tenure, players such as Fakhar Zaman, Hasan Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Abbas, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi and Usman Shinwari made their international debuts, while Babar Azam established himself as Pakistan's batting mainstay across all three formats of the game. "It has been a pleasure to see these players grow and make names for themselves in international cricket," Inzamam added. "I will follow their progress with interest because I firmly believe these players have all the ingredients to take the Pakistan cricket team to greater heights," said Inzamam.

Inzamam-ul-Haq steps down as Pakistan Cricket Board's chief selector

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will deliver its verdict in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/kulbhushan-jadhav-case-international-court-of-justice-to-deliver-verdict-today-at-630-pm-236541">Kulbhushan Jadhav case</a> on Wednesday evening. Jadhav has been imprisoned in Pakistan since his arrest in 2016.

Forty-nine-year-old Jadhav is a retired Indian Navy officer and belongs to Maharashtra. He joined the navy in 1991.

Jadhav belongs to the family of police officers and had set up a business of operating ferries from the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas. He was arrested by Pakistan in 2016 on suspicion of espionage, but India says he was kidnapped from Iran.

But a Pakistani military court went ahead and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ahead-of-icj-verdict-a-look-at-how-pakistan-violated-international-law-in-kulbhushan-jadhav-case-236581">sentenced him to death</a> on charges of "espionage and terrorism" after a closed trial in April 2017. Jadhav's sentencing evoked a sharp reaction in India.

Pakistan even rejected India's plea for consular access to Jadhav at the ICJ. However, it facilitated a meeting of Jadhav with his mother and wife in Islamabad on December 25, 2017.

Watch: Will Jadhav get justice on World Justice Day?

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India <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/a-timeline-to-kulbhushan-jadhavs-case-in-international-court-of-justice-236582">moved the ICJ</a> on May 8, 2017, for the "egregious violation" of the provisions of the Vienna Convention by Pakistan by repeatedly denying New Delhi consular access to Jadhav.

A bench of the ICJ, which was set up after World War II to resolve international disputes, on May 18, 2017 had restrained Pakistan from executing Jadhav till adjudication of the case.

During the hearing in ICJ, both India and Pakistan submitted their detailed pleas and responses.

India based its case on two broad issues - breach of Vienna Convention on consular access and the process of resolution.

Harish Salve, who was representing India in the case, questioned the functioning of Pakistan's notorious military courts and urged the top UN court to annul Jadhav's death sentence, which is based on an "extracted confession".

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will deliver its verdict in the Kulbhushan Jadhav case on Wednesday evening. Jadhav has been imprisoned in Pakistan since his arrest in 2016.

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will deliver its verdict in the Kulbhushan Jadhav case on Wednesday evening. Jadhav has been imprisoned in Pakistan since his arrest in 2016. Forty-nine-year-old Jadhav is a retired Indian Navy officer and belongs to Maharashtra. He joined the navy in 1991. Jadhav belongs to the family of police officers and had set up a business of operating ferries from the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas. He was arrested by Pakistan in 2016 on suspicion of espionage, but India says he was kidnapped from Iran. But a Pakistani military court went ahead and sentenced him to death on charges of "espionage and terrorism" after a closed trial in April 2017. Jadhav's sentencing evoked a sharp reaction in India. Pakistan even rejected India's plea for consular access to Jadhav at the ICJ. However, it facilitated a meeting of Jadhav with his mother and wife in Islamabad on December 25, 2017. Watch: Will Jadhav get justice on World Justice Day? India moved the ICJ on May 8, 2017, for the "egregious violation" of the provisions of the Vienna Convention by Pakistan by repeatedly denying New Delhi consular access to Jadhav. A bench of the ICJ, which was set up after World War II to resolve international disputes, on May 18, 2017 had restrained Pakistan from executing Jadhav till adjudication of the case. During the hearing in ICJ, both India and Pakistan submitted their detailed pleas and responses. India based its case on two broad issues - breach of Vienna Convention on consular access and the process of resolution. Harish Salve, who was representing India in the case, questioned the functioning of Pakistan's notorious military courts and urged the top UN court to annul Jadhav's death sentence, which is based on an "extracted confession".

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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of Pakistan's Punjab Police arrested 26/11 Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed on Wednesday in connection with terror financing case. Watch this video to know more.

26/11 Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed arrested in Lahore

Pakistan on Wednesday arrested 26/11 mastermind, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-anti-terror-court-grants-interim-pre-arrest-bail-to-hafiz-saeed-in-seminary-land-case-236176">Hafiz Saeed,</a> while he was on his way to Gujranwala from Lahore. He has been sent to jail on judicial remand. He was arrested by Pakistan's Punjab province's Counter-Terrorism Department. It is not immediately known the charges against him.

The arrest of Saeed comes days before Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan visits the US on a bilateral visit.&nbsp;

This is not for the first time he has been arrested. The last time when he was arrested, the Pakistani courts had released him due to lack of evidence.&nbsp;

Earlier this month provincial Punjab government had slapped terror financing charges against 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed and trusts run by him.

Watch: 2008 Mumbai attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed arrested

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But India has rejected actions by Islamabad with one Indian government sources telling WION that "We have seen this 'action' before. Important that it is irreversible and verifiable."

New Delhi has been asked Islamabad to take credible, verifiable, irreversible &amp; sustainable measures on terror groups and financing of terror from any territory under its control.

The four main members of Jamat-ud-Dawa (JUD) who have been mentioned in the cases were-- <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-condemns-release-of-hafiz-saeed-calls-for-immediate-re-arrest-25136">Hafiz Mohammad Saeed</a>, Abdul Rehman Makki (brother-in-law of Hafiz Saeed), Ameer Hamza &amp; Mohammad Yahya Aziz.&nbsp;

The main charities listed are--Dawat Irshad Trust, Moaz Bin Jabal Trust, Al-Anfaal Trust, Al-Madina Foundation Trust &amp; Al-Hamd Trust who have been operating from major Pakistani cities like Lahore, Gujranwala and Multan.

According to Pakistan's Punjab government officials, "cases reveal that these individuals have been involved in raising funds to facilitate terror activities." and "operating under the umbrella of charities, these organizations have been funnelling funds to terror suspects and promoting terrorism".

Many see Saeed's arrest as Pakistan as acting under Financial Action Task Force or FATF's pressure who decided to keep Islamabad on greylist after missing two deadlines to meet its anti-terror financing commitments.

Speaking at the end of FATF plenary last month in Florida, president of the counter-terror financing body Marshall Billingslea said, "There is absolutely a possibility that Pakistan could be put on the blacklist" if it fails to fulfill its commitments before the next plenary in October in Paris.

Pakistan on Wednesday arrested 26/11 mastermind, Hafiz Saeed, while he was on his way to Gujranwala from Lahore. He has been sent to jail on judicial remand. He was arrested by Pakistan's Punjab province's Counter-Terrorism Department.

Pakistan on Wednesday arrested 26/11 mastermind, Hafiz Saeed, while he was on his way to Gujranwala from Lahore. He has been sent to jail on judicial remand. He was arrested by Pakistan's Punjab province's Counter-Terrorism Department. It is not immediately known the charges against him. The arrest of Saeed comes days before Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan visits the US on a bilateral visit. This is not for the first time he has been arrested. The last time when he was arrested, the Pakistani courts had released him due to lack of evidence. Earlier this month provincial Punjab government had slapped terror financing charges against 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed and trusts run by him. Watch: 2008 Mumbai attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed arrested But India has rejected actions by Islamabad with one Indian government sources telling WION that "We have seen this 'action' before. Important that it is irreversible and verifiable." New Delhi has been asked Islamabad to take credible, verifiable, irreversible & sustainable measures on terror groups and financing of terror from any territory under its control. The four main members of Jamat-ud-Dawa (JUD) who have been mentioned in the cases were-- Hafiz Mohammad Saeed, Abdul Rehman Makki (brother-in-law of Hafiz Saeed), Ameer Hamza & Mohammad Yahya Aziz. The main charities listed are--Dawat Irshad Trust, Moaz Bin Jabal Trust, Al-Anfaal Trust, Al-Madina Foundation Trust & Al-Hamd Trust who have been operating from major Pakistani cities like Lahore, Gujranwala and Multan. According to Pakistan's Punjab government officials, "cases reveal that these individuals have been involved in raising funds to facilitate terror activities." and "operating under the umbrella of charities, these organizations have been funnelling funds to terror suspects and promoting terrorism". Many see Saeed's arrest as Pakistan as acting under Financial Action Task Force or FATF's pressure who decided to keep Islamabad on greylist after missing two deadlines to meet its anti-terror financing commitments. Speaking at the end of FATF plenary last month in Florida, president of the counter-terror financing body Marshall Billingslea said, "There is absolutely a possibility that Pakistan could be put on the blacklist" if it fails to fulfill its commitments before the next plenary in October in Paris.

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