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News18
4 days ago
- Business
- News18
High Commission of India in Islamabad celebrates 79th Independence Day
Islamabad [Pakistan], August 15 (ANI): The High Commission of India in Islamabad on Friday celebrated the 79th Independence Day of India with a flag-hoisting ceremony and a reading of the 'Address to the Nation" by President Droupadi a ceremony held at the High Commission premises, Charge d'Affaires (Cd'A) Geetika Srivastava hoisted the Indian national flag, following which she read the 'Address to the Nation" delivered by President Murmu on the eve of the 79th Independence Day.'High Commission of India in Islamabad marked the 79th Independence Day of India. Cd'A Geetika Srivastava hoisted the tricolour and read 'Address to the Nation" by the Hon'ble President of India," the High Commission stated in a post on X. The ceremony was attended by members of the Indian community, embassy staff, and dignitaries, coming together to commemorate the momentous on Thursday, President Droupadi Murmu, while addressing the nation on the eve of the 79th Independence Day, paid tributes to the victims of the partition on the occasion of Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas (Partition Horrors Remembrance Day) and said that countrymen should never forget the pain inflicted due to added that terrible violence was witnessed in the course of events and that the nation pays tribute to the victims of the follies of also highlighted India's journey of development since Independence, with a special focus on economic growth, technological advancements, and the role of artificial intelligence in shaping the noted that the country's 6.5 per cent GDP growth rate, controlled inflation rate, and rising exports are all key indicators that point to the Indian economy being in the pink of stated that India has made 'extraordinary progress" in all fields and is on the way to becoming a self-reliant also lauded the success of Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's 'space journey" to the International Space Station (ISS), saying it will prove to be helpful towards India's upcoming human space flight programme, 'Gaganyaan'. (ANI)
The Print
07-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Pakistan summons Indian envoy, condemns ‘clear violation of our sovereignty' with demarche
Pakistan's Foreign Office added, 'It was conveyed that India's blatant act of aggression constitutes a clear violation of Pakistan's sovereignty. Such actions are in contravention of the UN Charter, international law, and established norms governing interstate relations. Pakistan firmly rejected India's baseless justifications for its hostile conduct.' According to an official statement issued by the Foreign Office, the Indian envoy was handed a demarche expressing Pakistan's strong condemnation of the strikes, which Islamabad claims resulted in the deaths and injuries of several civilians, including women and children. India has said it had no reports of any civilian casualties. New Delhi: Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Wednesday summoned Indian Chargé d'Affaires Geetika Srivastava to formally protest what it described as 'unprovoked Indian strikes' on multiple locations across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Pakistan Foreign Office's statement further rejected what it termed 'baseless justifications' offered by India for the military action, calling them unfounded and provocative. It warned the Indian side that such 'reckless behaviour' not only escalates tensions, but also poses a grave threat to regional peace and stability. In the early hours of Wednesday, India launched 'Operation Sindoor', striking terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir from where, the government said, 'terrorist attacks against India have been planned and directed'. This comes after the Pahalgam attack on 22 April in which 25 Indians and one citizen of Nepal were killed. Islamabad has alleged that India's strikes targeted civilian areas, including mosques and residential buildings, and has vowed to respond with 'full force' while bringing the issue to the attention of the international community. On the instructions of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar, has formally briefed the UN Security Council about what Islamabad describes as India's 'blatant aggression' and the serious threat it poses to international peace and security, according to state broadcaster Radio Pakistan. In the communication to the UN, Pakistan said that it reserves the right to respond to the Indian strikes at a time and place of its choosing, invoking its right to self-defence as outlined under Article 51 of the UN Charter. (Edited by Sanya Mathur) Also Read: Modi avenged my husband's death with Op Sindoor, says wife of Kanpur trader killed in Pahalgam attack
Scroll.in
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Scroll.in
Pakistan summons Indian diplomat after Operation Sindoor
Pakistan on Wednesday summoned Indian Chargé d'Affaires Geetika Srivastava to protest against the Indian military's Operation Sindoor, PTI reported. The chargé d'affaires, who is in charge of the Indian High Commission in Islamabad, was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to 'receive strong protest' over what the ministry called 'unprovoked Indian strikes'. Following Pakistan's downgrade of diplomatic ties with India in August 2019 over New Delhi's decision to abrogate the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, both countries' diplomatic missions have been led by chargés d'affaires instead of the high commissioners. Srivastava was summoned hours after the Indian military carried out strikes on what it said were terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. The Indian armed forces targeted nine sites as part of the military operation. Islamabad claimed the strikes had killed and injured several civilians and called the operation a violation of its sovereignty, PTI reported. After carrying out the strikes, India's defence ministry said that its actions had been 'focused, measured and non-escalatory in nature'. 'No Pakistani military facilities have been targeted,' the ministry said. 'India has demonstrated considerable restraint in selection of targets and methods in Pakistan.' It added: 'We are living up to the commitment that those responsible for the attack will be held accountable.' Ishaq Dar, Pakistan's deputy prime minister and foreign minister, said on social media that the Indian Air Force 'while remaining in Indian air space' had targeted sites across the international border in Muridke and Bahawalpur, and across the Line of Control in Kotli and Muzzafarabad in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that Pakistani forces had 'every right to respond forcefully ' and that a 'forceful response is being given'. Twenty-six persons were killed in India's strike, reported AFP. During a press conference earlier in the day, Pakistan's Inter-Services Public Relations Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry stated that at least 35 persons were injured, reported The Print. Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif told Bloomberg TV on Wednesday that the country was ready to ' wrap up ' tensions with India if New Delhi chooses to de-escalate the situation. 'But if we're attacked, we'll respond,' he said. 'If India backs down, we will definitely wrap up this tension.' However, Pakistan's National Security Committee said that it had authorised its armed forces to respond to India's Operation Sindoor. The Indian armed forces said that they were fully prepared to respond to 'Pakistani misadventures' that will escalate the hostilities between the two countries. Following the strikes, 10 civilians were killed in firing and shelling by the Pakistan Army along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district. Two among those killed were children. Twenty-nine persons in Jammu and Kashmir were injured as the militaries of both countries exchanged fire, reported AFP. The terror attack at the Baisaran area near Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam town on April 22 left 26 persons dead and 17 injured. The terrorists targeted tourists after asking their names to ascertain their religion, the police said. All but three of those killed were Hindu. India and Pakistan had fired tit-for-tat diplomatic salvoes at each other following the terror attack, such as suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and bilateral trade, and expelling diplomats. Pakistan has violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control for 12 consecutive days, promoting retaliation from the Indian Army.
Express Tribune
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
FO summons Indian chargé d'affaires, hands over demarche
Listen to article Pakistan's Foreign Office summoned India's chargé d'affaires, Geetika Srivastava, to deliver a formal protest over what it described as India's 'aggressive and unilateral actions' following the Pahalgam incident, Express News reported. According to diplomatic sources, Srivastava was handed a demarche and a formal note verbale outlining Pakistan's official response. The document included details of reciprocal measures Islamabad intends to implement. 'India's defence, air, and naval attachés have been declared persona non grata and informed of Pakistan's decision to expel them along with supporting staff,' said a source. The Indian High Commission in Islamabad has been notified that its staff strength will be reduced to 30 personnel. Pakistan also informed India that, except for Sikh pilgrims, all Indian citizens in the country must leave within 48 hours. The Wagah border crossing will be temporarily shut, and Pakistan's airspace will be closed to all Indian commercial flights. Islamabad also flagged the possible suspension of the Simla Agreement and other bilateral treaties in retaliation for India's unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. Trade ties, including indirect trade channels with India, will also be suspended. The measures follow decisions made during a high-level National Security Committee meeting chaired by Pakistan's civilian and military leadership.
