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Mint
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Mint
Pahalgam Terror Attack: Owaisi backs govt on response but seeks clarity on action and time
Pahalgam Terror Attack: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has said that all opposition parties are with Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union government on its response to the Pahalgam terror attack. But, the Hyderabad Member of Parliament (MP), said the government needs to inform about the action and the time it takes. "During the all-party meeting, the opposition asked the govt to take action (against the Pahalgam attack) and give justice to the victims' families and eliminate terrorism completely. Whatever action the government takes, we are with them, but what they will do and when, they need to say that," Owaisi is heard as saying on May 4 in the ANI video in Bihar. '..India did Surgical strike and Balakot before. Its about government to decide. But it is true that terrorist come and kill people in India. Be it 26/11, Pathakot, Uri or Pulwama," the AIMIM chief said. Owaisi's remarks came amid escalating tensions and Pakistan's downgraded diplomatic relations with India after the worst-ever terror attack on civilians in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam that killed 26 people, mostly tourists, earlier this week. The comments also come on a day when Prime Minister Narendra Modi met met Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh and a day after Modi was briefed by Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on the situation in the Arabian Sea amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan post Pahalgam attack. Pakistan tested its surface-to-surface ballistic missile, known as the Abdali Weapon System, with a range of 450 km on May 3. The Pahalgam terrorist attack was carried out in the fabled Baisaran meadow of Pahalgam on April 22, a day when United States Vice President JD Vance was in India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on a state visit to Saudi Arabia. India, blaming Pakistan, responded by deciding to shut the Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Attari in Amritsar along the India-Pakistan border in Punjab immediately. India also decided to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty until Pakistan credibly and irrevocably abjures its support for cross-border terrorism. The decisions to downgrade diplomatic ties with Pakistan in view of cross-border links to the Pahalgam terrorist attack were taken in the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 23. On Saturday, Owaisi slammed Pakistan, describing it as 'a failed nation', which will never let India 'live in peace'. While addressing a public meeting in Bihar's Darbhanga, Owaisi also urged the Centre to consider stronger steps against the neighbouring country in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, such as 'putting Pakistan in the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list' for 'sponsoring terrorism'. 'India is and shall always remain much stronger than Pakistan… which is a failed nation. Pakistan has not been able to ensure peace among its different ethnic groups, nor does it have cordial relations with other neighbours like Iran and Afghanistan. The Modi government has rightly put restrictions on the movement of its ships and planes, but stronger steps should be considered like the FATF grey list,' Owaisi said.
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Pahalgam Terror Attack LIVE Updates: Pakistan shuts ports for Indian ships after New Delhi bans imports from Islamabad
Pahalgam Terror Attack LIVE Updates: India has imposed an immediate and comprehensive ban on the direct or indirect import and transit of all goods originating from or exported by Pakistan, effectively freezing bilateral trade. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced the decision through a Gazette notification on Saturday, invoking provisions under the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992, and the Foreign Trade Policy 2023 to justify the move. The notification states that a new clause, Para 2.20A, has been inserted into the Foreign Trade Policy, declaring that "direct or indirect import or transit of all goods originating in or exported from Pakistan, whether or not freely importable, shall be prohibited with immediate effect, until further orders." The ministry cited national security and public policy concerns as the rationale for the prohibition, adding that any exceptions would require prior government approval. This sweeping measure comes in the wake of rising tensions between India and Pakistan following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives, mostly tourists. In response to the attack, the Indian government has implemented a series of diplomatic steps, including closing the Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Attari, suspending the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme for Pakistani nationals—giving them 40 hours to return—and reducing diplomatic staff in both countries' High Commissions. Additionally, India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, a landmark 1960 agreement governing water sharing between the two nations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed that those responsible for the Pahalgam attack—and those who aided them—would face unimaginable consequences. Emphasizing national resolve, Modi declared that the time had come to dismantle terrorism's remaining strongholds and that the collective will of 1.4 billion Indians would crush the backbone of terror networks.
Mint
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Mint
'May stop water… won't kill them': J&K NC chief Abdullah says India not as cruel as Pak; meets tourists in Pahalgam
Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Farooq Abdullah, while asserting that India is not 'as cruel as Pakistan is', said that we may stop the water, "but we will not kill them'. Abdullah was referring to India halting the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 with Pakistan in the aftermath of the deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam district, which killed 26 civilians on April 22. While talking to ANI, Abdullah said, '…India is the nation of Gandhi, we have threatened them (Pakistan) that we will stop the water, but we will not kill them. We are not as cruel as they are.' 'When the Indus Waters Treaty was signed, the people of J&K were not taken into confidence. Due to its treaty, J&K has suffered the biggest loss. I appeal to the government of India to work on a scheme to bring that water to the people of Jammu,' the NC chief said. He also met tourists in Pahalgam and asserted Kashmir was and will always be a part of India. He said that the biggest message after Pahalgam terror attack is that the tourists are 'not scared', an ANI report said. "The people who wanted to spread fear have lost. They (terrorists) have lost. It has been proven today that we are not going to get scared. Kashmir was and will always be a part of India. People want terrorism to finish. It has been 35 years since we have seen terrorism; we want progress. We want to move forward. We will become a superpower one day," Abdullah said. The JKNC chief also met Hyder Shah, the father of Syed Adil Hussain Shah, a local who died in the Pahalgam terror attack while trying to save the tourists. "Farooq Abdullah shared our grief and gave us courage in our sorrow, which is helping us move forward," Hyder Shah told ANI. The Centre on Saturday banned all ships bearing the flag of Pakistan from entering any Indian port amid escalating tensions between the two countries after the horrifying Pahalgam terror attack on April 22. In a notification dated May 3, the Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways also said an Indian ship will also not visit any Pakistani port. This comes hours after India banned all imports from Pakistan. 'A ship bearing the flag of Pakistan shall not be allowed to visit any Indian Port,' said the order. 'An Indian flag ship shall not visit any Ports of Pakistan.' The order will be implemented will immediate effect and will be valid until further notice, the government said. The central government decided to suspend exchanges of all categories of inbound mail and parcels from Pakistan through air and surface routes, a notice issued by the Ministry of Communications said on Saturday. Following the terror attack in Pahalgam, the Central government announced several diplomatic measures, such as closing the Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Attari, suspending the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES) for Pakistani nationals, reducing the number of officers in the High Commissions on both sides, and declaring Pakistan's top military attaches as persona non grata. India also withdrew its top military advisors from Pakistan on April 23, a day after the Pahalgam attack. First Published: 3 May 2025, 06:39 PM IST
Hindustan Times
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Pak man set to be deported dies of cardiac arrest in Amritsar
A Pakistani man set to be deported to his home country died of cardiac arrest in Amritsar on Wednesday, PTI reported, citing officials. The 69-year-old man, identified as Abdul Waheed, was brought to Amritsar from Srinagar by the Jammu and Kashmir police to be sent back to Pakistan. According to the report, Waheed had been living in India for as long as 17 years and his visa was found to be expired, said officials. Waheed was one of the many Pakistani nationals who have been asked to leave India in the aftermath of the brutal terrorist attack that killed 26 people, mostly tourists, in Kashmir's Pahalgam last week. One of such Pakistani people who entered India with a no obligation (NORI) and a Long Term Visa is 35-year-old Monika Rajani with her 5-year-old daughter Saimara, who was born in India. Rajani said she crossed over to India amid the escalating tensions between the two countries, fearing that the Integrated Check Post at the Attari border could close anytime. "I have crossed over to India from Pakistan in a panic with the fear that ICP may be closed at any time. I belong to a Hindu family and married a Hindu man at Vijayawada around nine years back. My in-laws and husband from Vijayawada were waiting here to receive me," PTI quoted her as saying. "I crossed over to India at 3 pm, where it took around three hours for customs and Immigration clearance. It was difficult for children travelling with their mothers to wait for all the necessary clearances due to the scorching heat," she added. She also said that she will visit the Golden Temple in Amritsar with her family before leaving for Vijayawada. Several cross-border families have been torn, and people have had to say difficult goodbyes as India has taken stringent measures against Pakistan and asked Pakistani nationals with short-term visas to return to their home country after the Pahalgam attack. Pak nationals from across the country are being brought to Amritsar to be expatriated back to their home country. Similarly, many Indians have returned from Pakistan after the Indian government's order. Apart from this, India has also announced the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan and downgraded diplomatic relations following one of the deadliest terrorist attacks on civilians in recent years. With PTI inputs.
News18
26-04-2025
- Politics
- News18
‘Most Wanted' List Drawn After Pahalgam Attack: Lashkar, Jaish, Hizbul Terrorists Under Scanner
Last Updated: According to the list, eight of the identified terrorists are associated with the Lashkar-e-Taiba, while three each belong to Jaish-e-Mohammed and Hizbul Mujahideen In the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, intelligence agencies have intensified their hunt for local terrorists suspected of conspiring in the assault. A list of 14 active terrorists operating in South Kashmir's Anantnag, Shopian, and Pulwama districts has been prepared, as agencies step up action across the Valley. According to the list, eight of the identified terrorists are associated with the Lashkar-e-Taiba, while three each belong to Jaish-e-Mohammed and Hizbul Mujahideen. One individual from the list, wanted Lashkar terrorist Ehsan Ul Haq, has already faced action, with his house in Pulwama recently demolished by security forces. The other terrorists facing intensified scrutiny are: Adil Rahman Detu – A Lashkar commander from Sopore who allegedly took to terrorism in 2021. Ahmed Sheikh – A Jaish commander from Avantipora, allegedly active since 2022 in terror conspiracies. Haris Nazir – A wanted Lashkar terrorist from Pulwama. Amir Nazir Wani – A Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist from Pulwama. Yawar Ahmed Bhatt – A Jaish terrorist from Pulwama. Asif Ahmed Kandey – Associated with Hizbul Mujahideen since July 2015; suspected to be aiding Lashkar and Jaish cadres in Kashmir. Nasir Ahmed Wani – A Lashkar terrorist from Shopian. Adnan Safi Daar – Joined TRF in 2024 and allegedly involved in terror conspiracies since then. Zubair Ahmed Wani – Hizbul Mujahideen's chief operational commander in Anantnag, classified as an A+ category terrorist, with his name featuring in multiple attacks against security forces since 2018. Harun Rashid Gani – A Hizbul Mujahideen alleged terrorist from Anantnag, who reportedly travelled to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir for training. Zubair Ahmed Gani – From Kulgam, associated with the TRF and wanted in several cases of targeted killings and attacks on security forces. Apart from these 14 names, agencies have also taken action against Asif Sheikh from Tral, Adil Guree from Bijbehara, Shabir Ahmad Kuttay from Shopian, and Zakir Ganie from Kulgam. According to intelligence dossiers, all these individuals remained active in the Valley until April 2025, just days before the Pahalgam attack unfolded. Pahalgam Killings At least 26 people were shot dead in the Baisaran meadow, a popular tourist site in Kashmir, in what was seen as one of the deadliest terror attacks in the region after the 2019 Pulwama bombing. Following the attack, India announced a raft of measures against Pakistan, including the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. New Delhi also announced the shutting down of the Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Attari, the suspension of the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme for Pakistani nationals, and the scaling down of top officials at the High Commission. Pakistan rejected India's move to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty, warning that any attempt to halt the flow of water would be considered an 'act of war." It also threatened to suspend the 1972 Simla Agreement, which validates the Line of Control. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that terrorists would be pursued 'to the ends of the earth" as he assured that every terrorist and their backers would be 'identified, tracked, and punished." First Published:
