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1st December, 2012
Landslide kills 12, including eight soldiers in Pakistani Kashmir
A rescue operation was underway as nine people were still missing after being hit by landslides at a remote outpost in Kel area of Pakistani-administered Kashmir.
A rescue operation was underway as nine people were still missing after being hit by landslides at a remote outpost in Kel area of Pakistani-administered Kashmir.
8th October, 2012
Three more bodies recovered from Gayari: ISPR
The bodies of three more soldiers were recovered from the Gayari sector of Siachen on Monday bringing the total number of bodies recovered so far to 91.
The bodies of three more soldiers were recovered from the Gayari sector of Siachen on Monday bringing the total number of bodies recovered so far to 91.
20th September, 2012
Demilitarisation of Siachen not an option, says Indian army chief
"These positions are of strategic importance and we have given our concerns to the Government and now it is for the Government to decide," Gen Bikram Singh said.
"These positions are of strategic importance and we have given our concerns to the Government and now it is for the Government to decide," Gen Bikram Singh said.
9th September, 2012
No decision on Manmohan Singh’s visit; Pak, India shy away from core issues
S.M Krishna, at the joint press conference, all but said that Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh’s visit to Pakistan on the invitation of President Zardari was unlikely.
S.M Krishna, at the joint press conference, all but said that Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh’s visit to Pakistan on the invitation of President Zardari was unlikely.
7th September, 2012
Krishna arrives today amid low expectations
Indian External Affairs Minister is due for a two-day visit on Friday for a review meeting of the peace dialogue and co-chairing the plenary session of India-Pakistan Joint Commission.
Indian External Affairs Minister is due for a two-day visit on Friday for a review meeting of the peace dialogue and co-chairing the plenary session of India-Pakistan Joint Commission.
15th July, 2012
Another body recovered from Gyari sector
More than a hundred days after the avalanche incident at Gyari sector at Siachen, rescue teams from the Pakistan Army have recovered another body.
More than a hundred days after the avalanche incident at Gyari sector at Siachen, rescue teams from the Pakistan Army have recovered another body.
17th June, 2012
Pak-India talks on Siachen in progress: Qamar
Defence Minister Syed Naveed Qamar said that it is hoped that both the countries will succeed in formulating a comprehensive strategy for withdrawal of troops from the area.
Defence Minister Syed Naveed Qamar said that it is hoped that both the countries will succeed in formulating a comprehensive strategy for withdrawal of troops from the area.
11th June, 2012
India, Pakistan hold talks on Sir Creek, Siachen
Indian Defence Minister A K Antony said that no significant progress should be expected out of these discussions, the Press Trust of India news agency said.
Indian Defence Minister A K Antony said that no significant progress should be expected out of these discussions, the Press Trust of India news agency said.
9th June, 2012
India unwilling to change stance on Siachen issue
Antony cautioned against expecting a breakthrough in the Siachen Glacier talks being held in Islamabad next week.
Antony cautioned against expecting a breakthrough in the Siachen Glacier talks being held in Islamabad next week.
6th June, 2012
Body of eighth soldier found at Gayari
According to a spokesman of the Inter-Services Public Relations, identity of the soldier was being ascertained.
According to a spokesman of the Inter-Services Public Relations, identity of the soldier was being ascertained.
3rd June, 2012
Indo-Pak militaries an obstacle to Siachen resolution: Mukhtar
The former minister for defence said that India and Pakistan gain nothing out of the Siachen dispute and both countries want the issue to be resolved.
The former minister for defence said that India and Pakistan gain nothing out of the Siachen dispute and both countries want the issue to be resolved.
31st May, 2012
Remebering the soldiers of Siachen
Pakistan on May 29, 2012 declared 140 people dead buried by a huge avalanche on Siachen Glacier
Pakistan on May 29, 2012 declared 140 people dead buried by a huge avalanche on Siachen Glacier
27th May, 2012
Rescuers find first bodies at avalanche site
Rescuers have recovered the first bodies from the site of an avalanche that buried 140 people at a high-altitude army camp more than seven weeks ago.
Rescuers have recovered the first bodies from the site of an avalanche that buried 140 people at a high-altitude army camp more than seven weeks ago.
11th May, 2012
India-Pakistan talks on disputed glacier in June
Pakistan said that it would host the next round of talks with India over the disputed Siachen Glacier on June 11-12 in Islamabad.
Pakistan said that it would host the next round of talks with India over the disputed Siachen Glacier on June 11-12 in Islamabad.
4th May, 2012
India has toughened Siachen stand, says Kayani
Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani said on Thursday that India had toughened its stance on Siachen as compared to 1989.
Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani said on Thursday that India had toughened its stance on Siachen as compared to 1989.
1st May, 2012
Play by rules, Kayani tells all
Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani urged all organs of the state to adhere to their roles defined by the Constitution and stressed equal justice for all.
Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani urged all organs of the state to adhere to their roles defined by the Constitution and stressed equal justice for all.
24th April, 2012
Allegations against Musa do not hold, asserts Gilani
According to a PPP source, the ephedrine drug scandal was turning out to be a game changer for the Gilani family.
According to a PPP source, the ephedrine drug scandal was turning out to be a game changer for the Gilani family.
23rd April, 2012
Issues with India to be resolved through dialogue, says PM
“I strongly believe that better sense will prevail on both sides and we will resolve these issues through dialogue,” Prime Minister Gilani said.
“I strongly believe that better sense will prevail on both sides and we will resolve these issues through dialogue,” Prime Minister Gilani said.
20th April, 2012
No possibility of unilateral withdrawal from Siachen, says Zardari
Addressing PPP workers in Okara, the president also hinted at the likelihood of opening the Head Sulemanki border for trade with India.
Addressing PPP workers in Okara, the president also hinted at the likelihood of opening the Head Sulemanki border for trade with India.
20th April, 2012
Issue should be settled under Simla accord: FO
There was no change in Pakistan’s position on Siachen, but hoped for progress in the upcoming meeting of defence secretaries of the two countries, said FO.
There was no change in Pakistan’s position on Siachen, but hoped for progress in the upcoming meeting of defence secretaries of the two countries, said FO.
