Sartaj Aziz

Pakistan claims 'successfully' thwarting India's NSG membership bid

Pakistan has "successfully" blocked India's bid to gain membership of the NSG, prime minister's advisor on foreign affairs Sartaj Aziz told Parliament on Tuesday.

Jun 21, 2016, 21:03 PM IST

Ex-Pakistani envoy lobbying against his own country in US?

Pakistan's former ambassador in the US was "lobbying against his own country" and "creating hurdles for the government", the country's top diplomat said today, apparently referring to Hussain Haqqani who was sacked by the government at the army's behest.

Jun 21, 2016, 19:29 PM IST

Pakistan only hurdle to Indian ''hegemony'' in South Asia: Sartaj Aziz

In its case against India`s bid in the NSG, Pakistan has claimed that adding India in the elite group could `affect the strategic stability of South Asia`.

Jun 21, 2016, 10:53 AM IST

Bomb Pakistani Taliban in Afghanistan, Islamabad tells Washington

The May 21 drone attack came at a time when efforts were underway to start peace negotiations in Afghanistan.

Jun 10, 2016, 19:26 PM IST

Pakistan concerned over growing India-US ties: Sartaj Aziz

Pakistan on Thursday expressed concern over "growing strategic ties" between India and the US.

Jun 09, 2016, 21:27 PM IST

Pakistan concerned over growing India-US ties

Pakistan on Thursday expressed concern over "growing strategic ties" between India and the US, with a top official accusing Washington of using Islamabad "whenever it needs it".

Jun 09, 2016, 19:46 PM IST

Pakistan will take all measures to increase defence capability, says Aziz

In the backdrop of recent test-firing by India of its supersonic interceptor missile, a top Pakistani foreign advisor on Tuesday informed the country`s Senate that Pakistan would take all possible measures to augment its defence capability.

Jun 07, 2016, 21:25 PM IST

Pakistan not desperate to have talks with India: Sartaj Aziz

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's Adviser on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz has said that Islamabad is not desperate to have a dialogue with the Indian Government,

Jun 06, 2016, 16:53 PM IST

Afghanistan, Pakistan territory should not be used against each other: Sartaj Aziz

Aziz`s remarks comes as the Afghan officials have long been critizing Pakistan for allowing the insurgent groups use its soil as a safe.

May 31, 2016, 11:33 AM IST

Pakistan's Defence Minister accuses India of supporting terrorists

The US Congress has initiated a move to block USD 450 million in aid to Pakistan for failing to "demonstrate its commitment" and taking action against the Haqqani terror network.

May 15, 2016, 20:29 PM IST

Pakistan admits relations with US under ''stress''

Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz stated that relations with the United States have been under stress for the past three months because of conditions attached by Washington to the funding of F-16s sale.

May 13, 2016, 09:02 AM IST

Indian lobby trying to block US' F-16s sale to Pak: Aziz

Congress opposed funding of these eight aircraft through foreign military funding of the United States, he pointed out.

May 13, 2016, 01:25 AM IST

Pakistan threatens to buy jets from other countries if US fails to fund part of F-16 deal

The threat came amid reports that the US State Department has expressed its inability to provide part of the funds for the USD 700 million deal. 

May 03, 2016, 17:55 PM IST

Kashmir issue must be resolved under UN resolutions: Pakistan's Aziz

Pakistan Prime Minister`s Foreign Affairs Advisor Sartaj Aziz on Thursday said Pakistan remains fully committed to the objective of lasting peace.

Apr 29, 2016, 13:58 PM IST

Indo-Pak Foreign Secretary-level talks: As it happened

Foreign Secretaries of India and Pakistan met in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Apr 26, 2016, 17:39 PM IST

Sartaj Aziz to brief National Assembly on 'Indian spy'

 Pakistan Natio­nal Assembly’s Standing Co­­m­­­mittee on Foreign Affairs will be briefed on Monday on "activities of India’s intelligence agency in Pakistan", a media report said.

Apr 25, 2016, 07:51 AM IST

Pathankot terror strike: Pakistan may consider India's request for NIA visit, says Sartaj Aziz

Aziz also downplayed Basit's remarks on "suspension" of Indo-Pak peace process.

Apr 18, 2016, 22:28 PM IST

Sartaj Aziz to visit UK tomorrow to attend strategic dialogue

Pakistan Prime Minister's Adviser on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz will travel to the UK tomorrow on a three-day visit to attend a bilateral strategic dialogue.

Apr 17, 2016, 13:33 PM IST

India issues visa to 5-member Pakistan Pathankot probe team

The five-member Pakistani Joint Investigation Team has been granted visa to come to India to carry forward the probe into the Pathankot terror attack.

Mar 25, 2016, 14:36 PM IST

Pathankot attack: Pakistan Joint Investigation Team applies for visa to come to India

External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Vikas Swarup said the modalities of the visit of the JIT will now be finalised.

Mar 22, 2016, 18:34 PM IST