<p>Pakistan is in discussions with the International Monetary Fund on a potential follow-up program to its nine-month, $3 billion stand-by arrangement, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said on Thursday, adding that it had important issues to solve.</p>

<p>Georgieva told an event at the Atlantic Council think tank, that Pakistan was successfully completing its existing program with the IMF and its economy was performing somewhat better, with reserves now being built up.</p>

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<p>"There is a commitment to continue on this path, and the country is turning to the fund for potentially having a follow-up program," Georgieva said, flagging issues that the struggling South Asian nation still needed to address.</p>

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<p>"There are very important issues to be solved in Pakistan: the tax base, how the richer part of society contributes to the economy, the way public spending is being directed and of course, creating ... a more transparent environment."</p>

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<p>Pakistan and the IMF last month reached a staff-level agreement on the second and last review of the $3 billion stand-by arrangement, which, if cleared by the global lender's board, will release about $1.1 billion to the struggling South Asian nation.</p>

<p>The IMF's board is expected to review the matter in late April, but no firm date has been set, a spokesperson said.<br />
Both sides have also spoken about negotiating a longer-term bailout and continuing with necessary policy reforms to rein in deficits, build up reserves and manage soaring debt servicing.&nbsp;</p>


Pakistan is in discussions with the International Monetary Fund on a potential follow-up program to its nine-month, $3 billion stand-by arrangement, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said on Thursday, adding that it had important issues to solve.

Pakistan is in discussions with the International Monetary Fund on a potential follow-up program to its nine-month, $3 billion stand-by arrangement, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said on Thursday, adding that it had important issues to solve. Georgieva told an event at the Atlantic Council think tank, that Pakistan was successfully completing its existing program with the IMF and its economy was performing somewhat better, with reserves now being built up. Also Read | Ukraine claims Russia using majorly using guided bombs in advances: Report "There is a commitment to continue on this path, and the country is turning to the fund for potentially having a follow-up program," Georgieva said, flagging issues that the struggling South Asian nation still needed to address. Also Read | Hamas denies having 40 hostages meeting humanitarian criteria under ceasefire negotiations "There are very important issues to be solved in Pakistan: the tax base, how the richer part of society contributes to the economy, the way public spending is being directed and of course, creating ... a more transparent environment." Watch | Netanyahu visits F-15 base amidst threats | Moscow calls for restraint in West Asia × Pakistan and the IMF last month reached a staff-level agreement on the second and last review of the $3 billion stand-by arrangement, which, if cleared by the global lender's board, will release about $1.1 billion to the struggling South Asian nation. The IMF's board is expected to review the matter in late April, but no firm date has been set, a spokesperson said. Both sides have also spoken about negotiating a longer-term bailout and continuing with necessary policy reforms to rein in deficits, build up reserves and manage soaring debt servicing.

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Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held bilateral talks with Pakistan's Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at Al-Safa Palace in Mecca. In a joint statement, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have underscored the need for dialogue between India and Pakistan to resolve their 'outstanding issues', particularly the Kashmir issue.

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Pakistan's Maryam Sharif, the daughter of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has squarely blamed Chinese nationals for the attack and said, Chinese in Pakistan do not want to follow security discipline.

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<p>A man in Pakistan was sentenced to 80 lashes after he refused to admit paternity of his child. He also had falsely accused his ex-wife of adultery.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The rare punishment was announced after the man's ex-wife had filed a complaint in court.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She said that they got married in February 2015. They lived together for around one month. She gave birth to a baby girl later that year in December. But the man refused to take her back to his home and didn't even provide maintenance.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Two applications were submitted by the husband in court during the proceedings. He had requested a DNA test for the child and disowned his daughter. However, he subsequently withdrew the applications.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The court gave the order in favour of the woman and also directed the convict to provide maintenance for his daughter and former wife.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pakistan-based newspaper DAWN reported that Additional District and Sessions Judge (Malir) Shehnaz Bohyo convicted Fareed Qadir under Section 7(1) of the Offence of Qazf (Enforcement Of Hadd) Ordinance, 1979 for disowning his legal child and making false accusations against his ex-wife.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The section of the ordinance reads: "Whoever commits qazf liable to hadd shall be punished with whipping numbering eighty stripes."&nbsp;</p>

<p>As quoted by the report, the judge in his verdict wrote: "It is crystal clear that the accused is a liar and had fabricated an allegation of Qazf upon the complainant regarding illegitimacy of her daughter…"&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Thus, he is convicted and sentenced to 80 stripes each under section 7(1) of the Qazf Ordinance, 1979," the verdict added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It added, "As the accused is sentenced to whipping only… he shall remain on bail, provided that he agrees to appear at the time and place designated by this court for the execution of the punishment of whipping, following the confirmation of the conviction and sentence by the court of appeal, and submits a bail bond in the sum of Rs100,000."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Any other&nbsp;evidence by man shall not be admissible in any court of law following the confirmation of the conviction from the Federal Shariat Court, the court ruled.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


A man in Pakistan was sentenced to 80 lashes after he refused to admit paternity of his child. He also had falsely accused his ex-wife of adultery. The rare punishment was announced after the man's ex-wife had filed a complaint in court.

A man in Pakistan was sentenced to 80 lashes after he refused to admit paternity of his child. He also had falsely accused his ex-wife of adultery. The rare punishment was announced after the man's ex-wife had filed a complaint in court. She said that they got married in February 2015. They lived together for around one month. She gave birth to a baby girl later that year in December. But the man refused to take her back to his home and didn't even provide maintenance. Two applications were submitted by the husband in court during the proceedings. He had requested a DNA test for the child and disowned his daughter. However, he subsequently withdrew the applications. Also read: ‘Chinese in Pakistan do not want to follow security discipline,’ says Maryam Nawaz after suicide bombing The court gave the order in favour of the woman and also directed the convict to provide maintenance for his daughter and former wife. Pakistan-based newspaper DAWN reported that Additional District and Sessions Judge (Malir) Shehnaz Bohyo convicted Fareed Qadir under Section 7(1) of the Offence of Qazf (Enforcement Of Hadd) Ordinance, 1979 for disowning his legal child and making false accusations against his ex-wife. Also read: Pakistan security forces eliminate 12 terrorists in three anti-terror operations across country Watch: Vehicle carrying Chinese nationals was not even bulletproof, says report × The section of the ordinance reads: "Whoever commits qazf liable to hadd shall be punished with whipping numbering eighty stripes." As quoted by the report, the judge in his verdict wrote: "It is crystal clear that the accused is a liar and had fabricated an allegation of Qazf upon the complainant regarding illegitimacy of her daughter…" "Thus, he is convicted and sentenced to 80 stripes each under section 7(1) of the Qazf Ordinance, 1979," the verdict added. It added, "As the accused is sentenced to whipping only… he shall remain on bail, provided that he agrees to appear at the time and place designated by this court for the execution of the punishment of whipping, following the confirmation of the conviction and sentence by the court of appeal, and submits a bail bond in the sum of Rs100,000." Any other evidence by man shall not be admissible in any court of law following the confirmation of the conviction from the Federal Shariat Court, the court ruled. (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan court sentences man to 80 lashes for disowning legal child, seeking DNA test

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<p>Newly re-appointed Pakistan white-ball captain Babar Azam has reflected on his first trip to India during the ODI World Cup. Babar expressed surprise at the support he received from the Indian crowd during the tournament whilst adding that the crowd was mostly 'blue' whenever they played.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India locked horns with Pakistan at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad where the hosts once again came out on top, maintaining their flawless winning record in the ODI World Cups.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"That was a different moment. Whenever we looked around the stadium, it was all blue. If you are playing in India then it makes sense that the crowds will be with the home team," Babar said on <em>Zalmi TV </em>podcast.</p>

<p>The Pakistan skipper added that despite the massive support for India, his team also received a 'lot of love' from the crowd.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“But even we got good support in different places. We received a lot of love from the crowds and they appreciated us. India vs Pakistan games are highly rated and many people look forward to this. It was a different experience for us,” Babar added.</p>

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<h2><strong>Pakistan captaincy saga</strong></h2>

<p>Notably, it was after the disastrous World Cup campaign where the Pakistan team failed to progress further from the group stage&nbsp;that PCB took the call to sack Babar from his position as the captain in all three formats of the game. Babar's captaincy attracted widespread criticism as he&nbsp;failed to galvanise his troops to put up strong performances.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, a little more than four months later, PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi confirmed Babar was replacing Shaheen Afridi as the T20I captain. The decision was set in motion after Pakistan lost the T20I series 1-4 to New Zealand and fast-tracked following Afridi's poor handling of his PSL team which won only one out of the 10 matches.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The decision though, may not have gone down well with Afridi who recently posted an Instagram story&nbsp;seemingly taking a swipe at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and other high-ranking officials who sabotaged his captaincy tenure.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Afridi's rather cryptic statement came&nbsp;days after he denied reports that claimed he had backed Babar as the new captain.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The PCB statement following Babar's reinstatement as the captain stated that Afridi was prepared to help the batter "on and off the field" and that the team was playing as "one".&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Newly re-appointed Pakistan white-ball captain Babar Azam has reflected on his first trip to India during the ODI World Cup. Babar expressed surprise at the support he received from the Indian crowd during the tournament whilst adding that the crowd was mostly 'blue' whenever they played.

Newly re-appointed Pakistan white-ball captain Babar Azam has reflected on his first trip to India during the ODI World Cup. Babar expressed surprise at the support he received from the Indian crowd during the tournament whilst adding that the crowd was mostly 'blue' whenever they played. India locked horns with Pakistan at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad where the hosts once again came out on top, maintaining their flawless winning record in the ODI World Cups. "That was a different moment. Whenever we looked around the stadium, it was all blue. If you are playing in India then it makes sense that the crowds will be with the home team," Babar said on Zalmi TV podcast. The Pakistan skipper added that despite the massive support for India, his team also received a 'lot of love' from the crowd. “But even we got good support in different places. We received a lot of love from the crowds and they appreciated us. India vs Pakistan games are highly rated and many people look forward to this. It was a different experience for us,” Babar added. Also read | PCB reappoints Babar Azam as Pakistan’s white-ball captain Pakistan captaincy saga Notably, it was after the disastrous World Cup campaign where the Pakistan team failed to progress further from the group stage that PCB took the call to sack Babar from his position as the captain in all three formats of the game. Babar's captaincy attracted widespread criticism as he failed to galvanise his troops to put up strong performances. However, a little more than four months later, PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi confirmed Babar was replacing Shaheen Afridi as the T20I captain. The decision was set in motion after Pakistan lost the T20I series 1-4 to New Zealand and fast-tracked following Afridi's poor handling of his PSL team which won only one out of the 10 matches. The decision though, may not have gone down well with Afridi who recently posted an Instagram story seemingly taking a swipe at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and other high-ranking officials who sabotaged his captaincy tenure. Also read | 'Don't test my patience': Shaheen Afridi shares cryptic Insta Story amid ongoing Pakistan captaincy saga Afridi's rather cryptic statement came days after he denied reports that claimed he had backed Babar as the new captain. The PCB statement following Babar's reinstatement as the captain stated that Afridi was prepared to help the batter "on and off the field" and that the team was playing as "one". (With inputs from agencies)

‘It was all blue’: Babar Azam on playing in front of Indian crowd during ODI World Cup 2023

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<p>At least 12&nbsp;terrorists were killed in a series of separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) conducted in Dera Ismail Khan and Panjgur districts in Pakistan, media reports said while quoting statements from the media wing of the Pakistani military.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Saturday (Apr 6) said that in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's DI Khan district, security forces successfully neutralised eight terrorists during a fierce encounter.</p>

<p>Notably, KP has been a target of terrorist organisations operating both within the region and from across the border. Various militant groups have carried out attacks on security forces, government institutions, and civilians which have led to instability in the region.</p>

<p>ISPR also revealed that the terrorists were heavily armed. Moreover, a cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives was seized from their possession.</p>

<p>The ISPR further said that these terrorists were actively engaged in various criminal activities. It included targeting security forces and innocent civilians.</p>

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<p>In Balochistan’s Panjgur district, two terrorists named Asad and Hasrat were eliminated in a separate IBO. A cache of weaponry was also&nbsp;recovered.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>ISPR in a statement said, “Security forces of Pakistan, in step with the Nation, remain determined to thwart attempts of sabotaging peace, stability and progress of Balochistan.”</p>

<p>Moreover, during another operation, two additional terrorists were eliminated as security forces carried out an intel-driven mission in the North Waziristan District.</p>

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<p>It is pertinent to note that Pakistan itself has been accused of providing sanctuary and support to various terrorist groups. A suicide attack in Besham, a remote area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, on March 26, resulted in the tragic deaths of six individuals, including five Chinese engineers.</p>

<p>The attack occurred as a convoy transporting Chinese engineers was passing by to the Dasu hydroelectric project site from Islamabad. A vehicle laden with explosives, parked on the roadside, was detonated, causing devastation.</p>

<p>This incident marked the second attack on Chinese workers at the same hydroelectric project. A previous terrorist attack in July 2021 claimed the lives of 13 individuals, including nine engineers.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


At least 12 terrorists were killed in a series of separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) conducted in Dera Ismail Khan and Panjgur districts in Pakistan, media reports said while quoting statements from the media wing of the Pakistani military.

At least 12 terrorists were killed in a series of separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) conducted in Dera Ismail Khan and Panjgur districts in Pakistan, media reports said while quoting statements from the media wing of the Pakistani military. Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Saturday (Apr 6) said that in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's DI Khan district, security forces successfully neutralised eight terrorists during a fierce encounter. Notably, KP has been a target of terrorist organisations operating both within the region and from across the border. Various militant groups have carried out attacks on security forces, government institutions, and civilians which have led to instability in the region. ISPR also revealed that the terrorists were heavily armed. Moreover, a cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives was seized from their possession. The ISPR further said that these terrorists were actively engaged in various criminal activities. It included targeting security forces and innocent civilians. Also Read | Israeli troops recover body of hostage from Gaza's Khan Younis, military says In Balochistan’s Panjgur district, two terrorists named Asad and Hasrat were eliminated in a separate IBO. A cache of weaponry was also recovered. Also Read | NSW floods: Man’s body found in Sydney; more than 150 rescued as water continues to rise ISPR in a statement said, “Security forces of Pakistan, in step with the Nation, remain determined to thwart attempts of sabotaging peace, stability and progress of Balochistan.” Moreover, during another operation, two additional terrorists were eliminated as security forces carried out an intel-driven mission in the North Waziristan District. Watch | Israel-Hamas war: UN slams Israel over killing of aid workers, UNSC holds meeting × It is pertinent to note that Pakistan itself has been accused of providing sanctuary and support to various terrorist groups. A suicide attack in Besham, a remote area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, on March 26, resulted in the tragic deaths of six individuals, including five Chinese engineers. The attack occurred as a convoy transporting Chinese engineers was passing by to the Dasu hydroelectric project site from Islamabad. A vehicle laden with explosives, parked on the roadside, was detonated, causing devastation. This incident marked the second attack on Chinese workers at the same hydroelectric project. A previous terrorist attack in July 2021 claimed the lives of 13 individuals, including nine engineers. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Maryam Nawaz, the Chief Minister of Punjab province&nbsp;in Pakistan, stated on Friday (April 5) that Chinese residents in Pakistan feel upset when they are requested to adhere to security measures. She made these comments a week following a suicide bombing in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province that claimed the lives of five&nbsp;Chinese engineers and their Pakistani driver.</p>

<p>Maryam, daughter of three-time former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and the first woman to hold the position of provincial chief minister in Pakistan, made these remarks during her first Apex Committee meeting. She said that Chinese residents in the country are reluctant to comply with security protocols.</p>

<p>“They are resentful when they are asked to follow security protocols. They don't want to come under any discipline as they fret over it,” she said.</p>

<p>The meeting had Corps Commander Lahore Lt Gen Syed Aamer Raza and other top military officials.</p>

<p>Maryam assured that her government would provide strong security for Chinese workers in Punjab. The meeting also condemned the killing of Chinese engineers in Bisham.</p>

<p>Last week, a suicide bombing in Bisham killed five Chinese engineers and their Pakistani driver while they were traveling from Islamabad to a dam construction site in Dasu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.</p>

<p>"Terrorists got digitalised and we need to be ahead of them on such platforms. Besides, terrorists have the latest weapons and technology. They have the US weapons which they got in Afghanistan. The weapons coming from Afghanistan are a big challenge for the law enforcement agencies,” she said.</p>

<p>The 50-year-old leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz party mentioned that young people are also being manipulated and recruited by terrorists. Maryam stated,&nbsp;“And social media is one of the major tools being used for the purpose.”</p>

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<h2 itemprop="headline"><strong>Action ordered against senior Pakistani police officials for ‘negligence’ in attack on Chinese nationals</strong></h2>

<p>Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday (April 5) instructed all security agencies to ensure thorough security measures for Chinese nationals working on various projects in the nation.</p>

<p>This action came after an inquiry committee investigating the suicide bombing that resulted in the deaths of five Chinese engineers and their Pakistani driver submitted its findings.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch | Pak: Army releases details of anti terror ops, terrorists involved in targeted civilian killings</strong></p>

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<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Maryam Nawaz, the Chief Minister of Punjab province in Pakistan, stated on Friday (April 5) that Chinese residents in Pakistan feel upset when they are requested to adhere to security measures.

Maryam Nawaz, the Chief Minister of Punjab province in Pakistan, stated on Friday (April 5) that Chinese residents in Pakistan feel upset when they are requested to adhere to security measures. She made these comments a week following a suicide bombing in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province that claimed the lives of five Chinese engineers and their Pakistani driver. Maryam, daughter of three-time former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and the first woman to hold the position of provincial chief minister in Pakistan, made these remarks during her first Apex Committee meeting. She said that Chinese residents in the country are reluctant to comply with security protocols. “They are resentful when they are asked to follow security protocols. They don't want to come under any discipline as they fret over it,” she said. The meeting had Corps Commander Lahore Lt Gen Syed Aamer Raza and other top military officials. Maryam assured that her government would provide strong security for Chinese workers in Punjab. The meeting also condemned the killing of Chinese engineers in Bisham. Last week, a suicide bombing in Bisham killed five Chinese engineers and their Pakistani driver while they were traveling from Islamabad to a dam construction site in Dasu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. "Terrorists got digitalised and we need to be ahead of them on such platforms. Besides, terrorists have the latest weapons and technology. They have the US weapons which they got in Afghanistan. The weapons coming from Afghanistan are a big challenge for the law enforcement agencies,” she said. The 50-year-old leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz party mentioned that young people are also being manipulated and recruited by terrorists. Maryam stated, “And social media is one of the major tools being used for the purpose.” Also read | Around 10 million people in Pakistan at risk of slipping into poverty, says World Bank Action ordered against senior Pakistani police officials for ‘negligence’ in attack on Chinese nationals Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday (April 5) instructed all security agencies to ensure thorough security measures for Chinese nationals working on various projects in the nation. This action came after an inquiry committee investigating the suicide bombing that resulted in the deaths of five Chinese engineers and their Pakistani driver submitted its findings. Also watch | Pak: Army releases details of anti terror ops, terrorists involved in targeted civilian killings (With inputs from agencies)

‘Chinese in Pakistan do not want to follow security discipline,’ says Maryam Nawaz after suicide bombing

Pakistan Army released details of anti terror ops said terrorists were involved in targeted civilian killings. Watch to know more.

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<p>Canada's spy agency- the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS)- said on Thursday (Apr 4) that India and Pakistan attempted to interfere in Canada's federal elections in 2019 and then in 2021. Citing an unclassified summary written by the CSIS, a report by CBC News said in 2019, Pakistani government officials in Canada attempted to influence Canadian federal politics to further Islamabad's interests in Canada.</p>

<p>Two years later, the Indian government had "intent to interfere and likely conducted clandestine activities," including the use of an Indian government proxy agent in Canada," the summary said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/canadian-pm-justin-trudeau-takes-brief-pause-before-answering-question-on-nijjar-killing-probe-705087">Canadian PM Trudeau appears to struggle when answering question on Nijjar killing probe</a></strong></p>

<p>The CBC report said that these assessments are contained in documents that were tabled as part of the federal commission of inquiry into foreign interference. CSIS Director David Vigneault told the public inquiry that intelligence is not necessarily fact and it may require further investigation.</p>

<h2><strong>The summary's findings</strong></h2>

<p>The CSIS alleged that in 2021, India's foreign interference activities were centred on a small number of electoral districts. New Delhi targeted those ridings, the Canadian spy agency said, as there was a perception (by India) that a portion of Indo-Canadian voters were sympathetic to the Khalistan separatist movement or pro-Pakistan political stances.</p>

<p>The spy agency also said that it amassed a body of intelligence that indicated an Indian government proxy agent might have attempted to interfere in democratic processes by providing illegal financial support to pro-Indian candidates.</p>

<p>When it comes to Pakistan, the CSIS said that Islamabad's foreign interference in Canada was primarily to promote "political, security and economic stability in Pakistan and to counter India's growing global influence."</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Gravitas: US authorities say they are not aware of Khalistani movement in America</strong></p>

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<p>In the 2019 federal elections, Canada conducted what it called a "threat reduction measure" ahead of the vote meant to "reduce the foreign interference threat posed by Pakistan."</p>

<h2><strong>India rejects allegations</strong></h2>

<p>India has earlier rejected the allegations of its interference in Canadian elections and asserted that the core issue has been Ottawa's meddling in New Delhi's internal affairs. "We have seen media reports about the Canadian commission enquiring into ...We strongly reject all such baseless allegations of Indian interference in Canadian elections," Indian foreign ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in February.</p>

<p>"It is not the government of India's policy to interfere in the democratic processes of other countries. In fact, quite on the reverse, it is Canada which has been interfering in our internal affairs," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Canada's spy agency- the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS)- said on Thursday (Apr 4) that India and Pakistan attempted to interfere in Canada's federal elections in 2019 and then in 2021.

Canada's spy agency- the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS)- said on Thursday (Apr 4) that India and Pakistan attempted to interfere in Canada's federal elections in 2019 and then in 2021. Citing an unclassified summary written by the CSIS, a report by CBC News said in 2019, Pakistani government officials in Canada attempted to influence Canadian federal politics to further Islamabad's interests in Canada. Two years later, the Indian government had "intent to interfere and likely conducted clandestine activities," including the use of an Indian government proxy agent in Canada," the summary said. Also read | Canadian PM Trudeau appears to struggle when answering question on Nijjar killing probe The CBC report said that these assessments are contained in documents that were tabled as part of the federal commission of inquiry into foreign interference. CSIS Director David Vigneault told the public inquiry that intelligence is not necessarily fact and it may require further investigation. The summary's findings The CSIS alleged that in 2021, India's foreign interference activities were centred on a small number of electoral districts. New Delhi targeted those ridings, the Canadian spy agency said, as there was a perception (by India) that a portion of Indo-Canadian voters were sympathetic to the Khalistan separatist movement or pro-Pakistan political stances. The spy agency also said that it amassed a body of intelligence that indicated an Indian government proxy agent might have attempted to interfere in democratic processes by providing illegal financial support to pro-Indian candidates. When it comes to Pakistan, the CSIS said that Islamabad's foreign interference in Canada was primarily to promote "political, security and economic stability in Pakistan and to counter India's growing global influence." Also watch | Gravitas: US authorities say they are not aware of Khalistani movement in America × In the 2019 federal elections, Canada conducted what it called a "threat reduction measure" ahead of the vote meant to "reduce the foreign interference threat posed by Pakistan." India rejects allegations India has earlier rejected the allegations of its interference in Canadian elections and asserted that the core issue has been Ottawa's meddling in New Delhi's internal affairs. "We have seen media reports about the Canadian commission enquiring into ...We strongly reject all such baseless allegations of Indian interference in Canadian elections," Indian foreign ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in February. "It is not the government of India's policy to interfere in the democratic processes of other countries. In fact, quite on the reverse, it is Canada which has been interfering in our internal affairs," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

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Speaking to a British news outlet, ISI agents claimed that India's R&AW agents are killing terrorists in Pakistan. They claim 20 people have been killed by 'unknown gunmen'. Does Pakistan have proof? How did it possibly link unknown gunmen to India?

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<p>India's Ministry of External Affairs, in a strongly worded comment, denied the allegations of carrying out targeted killings of terrorists in Pakistan, as was reported by the UK daily The Guardian.</p>

<p>The ministry, reiterating its earlier statement, said that all the allegations were "false and malicious anti-India propaganda". The ministry, quoting External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, said that targeted killings in other countries were "not the government of India's policy".</p>

<h2><strong>What does the report say?</strong></h2>

<p>The remarks of India's ministry were part of the report published in The Guardian in which it has been claimed that New Delhi "has implemented a policy of targeting those it considers hostile to India".</p>

<p>The report claimed that nearly 20 such killings of terrorists were swiftly carried out by the Indian intelligence agency RAW since the brutal attack on Pulwama, which was allegedly carried out by Pakistan in 2019.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jaishankar-rebuffs-senior-un-officials-free-and-fair-remark-on-elections-in-india-707865">&nbsp;Jaishankar rebuffs senior UN official's 'free and fair' remark on elections in India</a></p>

<p>It was further reported by the UK daily that the attacks were inspired by the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad and Russia's KGB.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The documents submitted by the Pakistani authorities to back the claims which were published in the global newspaper were unverified and hence, raised questions over the authenticity of the claims.</p>

<h2><strong>India's continuous rejection of 'absurd' claims made on global level</strong></h2>

<p>This is not the first time such 'absurd' claims have been made against India on a global level.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India was earlier accused by the United States and Canada of plotting to kill&nbsp;Khalistani terrorists on foreign soil.</p>

<p>Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in September last year went on to claim that there were "credible allegations" which proved the involvement of India in the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Nijjar&nbsp;was a Canadian citizen and a wanted terrorist in India, He was shot dead outside a gurdwara in Surrey in June. The allegations were rejected by India as "absurd".&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Indian economy's strengths &amp; challenges: Explained</strong></p>

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<p>The United States later claimed that an attempt to kill Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun was foiled by them.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the US, the plot to kill Pannun was orchestrated by Indian national Nikhil Gupta along with an un-named Indian government official.</p>

<p>Reacting to this, former foreign ministry spokesman Arindam Bagchi said, "India takes such inputs seriously since it impinges on our own national security interests as well. Issues in the context of US inputs are already being examined by relevant departments."&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


India's Ministry of External Affairs, in a strongly worded comment, denied the allegations of carrying out targeted killings of terrorists in Pakistan, as was reported by the UK daily The Guardian.

India's Ministry of External Affairs, in a strongly worded comment, denied the allegations of carrying out targeted killings of terrorists in Pakistan, as was reported by the UK daily The Guardian. The ministry, reiterating its earlier statement, said that all the allegations were "false and malicious anti-India propaganda". The ministry, quoting External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, said that targeted killings in other countries were "not the government of India's policy". What does the report say? The remarks of India's ministry were part of the report published in The Guardian in which it has been claimed that New Delhi "has implemented a policy of targeting those it considers hostile to India". The report claimed that nearly 20 such killings of terrorists were swiftly carried out by the Indian intelligence agency RAW since the brutal attack on Pulwama, which was allegedly carried out by Pakistan in 2019. Also Read: Jaishankar rebuffs senior UN official's 'free and fair' remark on elections in India It was further reported by the UK daily that the attacks were inspired by the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad and Russia's KGB. The documents submitted by the Pakistani authorities to back the claims which were published in the global newspaper were unverified and hence, raised questions over the authenticity of the claims. India's continuous rejection of 'absurd' claims made on global level This is not the first time such 'absurd' claims have been made against India on a global level. India was earlier accused by the United States and Canada of plotting to kill Khalistani terrorists on foreign soil. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in September last year went on to claim that there were "credible allegations" which proved the involvement of India in the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Nijjar was a Canadian citizen and a wanted terrorist in India, He was shot dead outside a gurdwara in Surrey in June. The allegations were rejected by India as "absurd". Watch: Indian economy's strengths & challenges: Explained The United States later claimed that an attempt to kill Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun was foiled by them. According to the US, the plot to kill Pannun was orchestrated by Indian national Nikhil Gupta along with an un-named Indian government official. Reacting to this, former foreign ministry spokesman Arindam Bagchi said, "India takes such inputs seriously since it impinges on our own national security interests as well. Issues in the context of US inputs are already being examined by relevant departments." (With inputs from agencies)

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