Wagah Border

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The corridor will connect Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur with Dera Baba Nanak shrine in Gurdaspur district of Punjab. (Photo: File)

Pakistan hopes Attari meeting would finalise draft agreement of Kartarpor corridor

'Prime Minister Imran Khan has taken the initiative for the minority community,' Mohammad Faisal said.

04 Sep 2019 12:11 PM

The customary exchange of sweets between the BSF and Pakistan Rangers along the international border did not take place on Monday on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, officials said. (Representational Image/ ANI)

No exchange of sweets between BSF, Pak Rangers at Attari-Wagah Border

They said the Pakistani side did not respond to Border Security Forces' move to exchange sweets and greetings.

12 Aug 2019 1:37 PM

While Indian Railways officials said the train has not been suspended, Pakistan’s railway minister Sheikh Rasheed said Thursday that they are permanently discontinuing the Samjhauta Express. (Photo: AFP | Representational)

Pak halts Samjhauta, but India says trains will run

After leaving behind the train, the Indian Railways staff, along with the engine, returned to Indian side at 7.29 pm.

09 Aug 2019 3:04 AM

A heavy rush of stranded passengers at Jammu Tawi railway station during restrictions in Jammu on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

Pak expels Indian envoy, Wagah border may shut

Pakistan has also officially decided to suspend bilateral trade with India and approach the UN Security Council against India's J&K move.

08 Aug 2019 1:35 AM

Pakistan on Tuesday released 60 jailed Indians at the Wagah border as a goodwill gesture. (Photo: ANI)

60 Indians released by Pakistan as goodwill gesture

55 fishermen were released at the Wagah border as a goodwill gesture.

30 Apr 2019 2:16 PM

India and Pakistan claimed to have shot each other's warplanes down. (Representational Image)

Pakistan airspace fully reopened, says aviation authority

Pakistan fully reopened its airspace on Monday, authorities said, days after it closed its skies to all air travel.

04 Mar 2019 4:53 PM

Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman as he is released by Pakistan authorities at Wagah border on the Pakistani side, Friday, March 1, 2019. (Photo: PTI)

IAF pilot Varthaman wants to return to cockpit at the earliest

For the last two days, the Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot has been undergoing medical treatment at a military hospital here.

04 Mar 2019 8:29 AM

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthman at a hospital in Delhi today. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Abhinandan meets Nirmala Sitharaman in hospital day after his return

Varthaman, who underwent a medical check-up on Saturday at a military hospital here will stay at an Indian Air Force Officers Mess.

02 Mar 2019 4:02 PM

The train will start running from the Indian side on Sunday, while on the Pakistan side it will leave Lahore on Monday on its return journey. (Photo: AFP | Representational)

Samjhauta Express services restored; train to run from India on Sunday: Railways

The official said the first train from India will leave on March 3.

02 Mar 2019 3:48 PM

Abhinandan Varthaman finally emerged at 9.10 pm(IST) at the Wagah checkpost on the Pakistani side, accompanied by Pakistani rangers, the Indian air attache posted in the High Commission in Islamabad. (Photo: PTI)

‘Happy to be back to my country’, says IAF pilot after homecoming

Hoping to give a hero’s welcome to Varthaman, thousands of Indians gathered on border carrying tricolour and garlands since morning.

02 Mar 2019 9:22 AM

At 8.30 pm (local) time, the Pakistan government released the pilot’s video message to the local media in which he said as to how he was captured. (Photo: File)

IAF pilot made to record video by Pak before being handed over to India

In the video, which has nearly 19 cuts, the IAF pilot is seen criticising the Indian media.

02 Mar 2019 8:52 AM

A senior official of the force said the martial ceremony has been called off due to administrative requirements in the wake of IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman's release post noon at this frontier. (Photo: File)

Daily Retreat ceremony along Indo-Pak border cancelled: BSF

The public will not be allowed in the ceremony area that is located in the Attari of Punjab along the Indo-Pak border, BSF official said.

01 Mar 2019 3:30 PM

Trips that kindle patriotic spirit

It’s also an occasion for travel enthusiasts to visit a few distinctive landmarks in India.

26 Jan 2019 12:27 AM

As a goodwill gesture, the BSF and Pakistani Rangers exchange pleasantries with each other every year on the national and religious festivals of the two countries, like Republic Day, Independence Day, Eid and Diwali, despite cross-border tensions. (Photo: ANI)

India, Pakistan troops exchange Diwali sweets at Wagah Border

Earlier, the two sides had exchanged sweets on the occasion of Eid al-Adha and India's 72nd Independence Day.

07 Nov 2018 2:13 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on several occasions, has vehemently announced to scrap Indus Waters Treaty, an agreement signed between Pakistan and India in 1960.

Key India, Pakistan water sharing talks in Islamabad today

The treaty provides for both the commissioners to meetat least once every year, alternately in Pakistan and India.

28 Aug 2018 5:53 AM

Pakistan repatriates young Indian prisoner

Jitendra Arjunwar, suffering from thalassemia, was released from Karachi’s juvenile jail and was flown to Lahore.

04 May 2018 6:50 AM

For some divine ‘Amrit’sar moments

From the holy golden temple to the historic Wagah Border, there is a lot to explore in this city.

26 Dec 2017 12:10 AM

Govt to repatriate 11 Pak prisoners today via Attari-Wagah border

The move shows that India attaches huge importance to human rights even when tensions with Pak are rising due to frequent attacks along LoC.

12 Jun 2017 1:43 PM

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj addressing the media along with Indian woman Uzma Ahmed at Jawahar Bhawan in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Sushma Swaraj thanks Pak for return of Indian woman

Uzma Ahmed expressed her wish to meet PM Modi to personally thank him for the Indian government’s efforts.

26 May 2017 3:35 AM

Indian woman Uzma, who arrived here from Pakistan via Attari-Wagah border, going to Delhi from Amritsar airport on Thursday. (Photo: PTI)

Thankful to govt for her hassle-free return from Pak, says Uzma's family

Uzma reached India this morning, crossing the Wagah Border near Amritsar from Pak, after being allowed to return home by the IHC.

25 May 2017 4:06 PM

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