Pakistan declares Indian diplomat ‘persona non grata’, asks to leave country within 24 hours

Earlier, the Government of India on Tuesday declared a Pakistani official at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi ‘persona non grata’ for engaging in activities incompatible with his diplomatic status. STC NEWS MONITORING DESKNEW DELHI, MAY 14 (STC):Pakistan has declared a staff member of the Indian High Commission in Islamabad ‘persona non grata’, citing…

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Donald Trump’s ‘mediation’ an ‘attempt to internationalise Kashmir issue’: Opposition parties

STC NEWS MONITORING DESKNEW DELHI, MAY 12 (STC): Opposition parties, including the Congress, have questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government if it was open to third-party mediation on Kashmir after US President Donald Trump made announcements on behalf of India and Pakistan, says a report.The opposition parties, soon after the announcement of the US-brokered ceasefire,…

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Will work with both nations on Kashmir solution:US President Donald Trump

STC NEWS MONITORING DESKMAY 11 (STC): United States President Donald Trump has said he would increase trade with the two estranged neighbours ( India and Pakistan) and work with them to find a solution to the Kashmir issue, reports Hindustan Times.The report further says that the US President on Sunday morning hailed the ceasefire “understanding”…

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US President Donald Trump announces India, Pakistan reach ceasefire; India confirms ceasefire effective from 5pm

STC NEWS MONITORING DESKMAY 10 (STC): US President Donald Trump on Saturday announced that India and Pakistan have agreed for a ceasefire. India has confirmed the developmentAccording to the reports, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has said that “Pakistan’s Directors General of Military Operations (DGMO) called Indian DGMO at 15:35 hours earlier this afternoon. It was…

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