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TTP offers ceasefire, asks Pakistani army to prepare for attacks on India
Terrorist group TTP or Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (also called Pakistani Taliban) which has been the perpetrator of many of the brazen attacks across Pakistan has offered to negotiate with the government but only on its own conditions. It has offered conditional ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2013
Category: International / World Current Affairs
India and Pakistan operationalize new visa pact
Taking one more step towards peace, India and Pakistan has operationalized new liberalized visa agreements. What are the newly incorporated visa norms? Click here
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Australia wins Hockey Champions Trophy, India loses Bronze to Pakistan
Australia won Champions Trophy 2012 by defeating the Netherlands in the finals held in Melbourne, Australia. India lost the chance to capture bronze as it was defeated by Pakistan. Final Result: 1. Australia: Champions 2. The Netherlands: Silver 3. Pakistan: ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012
Category: Sports Current Affairs
India ranked 4th on Global Terrorism Index
As per a newly released index prepared by the Australia-based Institute for Economics & Peace, India stands among one of the top 5 nations most- hit by terrorism in 2011. As per the index the rankings are: Iraq Pakistan Afghanistan ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
India, Pak talk towards resolution of Sir Creek Issue
India and Pakistan recently concluded a meeting with an aim to resolve Sir Creek dispute. Besides, issues on Siachen and Kashmir are other territorial troubles b/w the two nations were also discussed. Image Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk Both countries agreed on certain ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012
Sri Lanka’s first satellite launched by China
China launched Sri Lanka’s first satellite from western Sichuan province, China. This shows China’s deepening strategic and economic engagements with Srilanka. Launch carried out by SupremeSAT, a private company which has an agreement with the Chinese government-run Great Wall Industry ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Pakistan test fires mid-range nuclear capable Hatf-V Ghauri ballistic missile
Pakistan successfully conducted a test of its mid-range nuclear capable Hatf-V Ghauri ballistic missile. Hatf-V Ghauri missile: Liquid-fuelled ballistic missile Capable of carrying both conventional as well as nuclear payload Range: 1,300km. The Ghauri missile was first test-fired on April ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Security OF D8 leaders a major concern for Pakistan
For Pakistan, who is hosting D8 summit, security of the group’s leaders has become a major challenge amid increasing incidents of suicide attacks. What is D8? D8 or Developing 8 is the group of 8 developing nations with large Muslim ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2012
Category: International / World Current Affairs