India-Pakistan
India v Pakistan: Looking back at the last five matches
Let’s take a look at their five most recent encounters across all formats
‘You can tell from their eyes that they want to dominate’
India and Pakistan do not meet each other outside multi-nation tournaments and when they meet in a tournament as big as the Asia Cup, cricket fans around the world have their eyes glued to such fixtures. Officiating such fixtures that feature stars to light up any occasion and doing so without any controversy is a rare thing. Bangladesh’s Masudur Rahman did just that during this Asia Cup. He talked to The Daily Star’s Abdullah Al Mehdi on representing Bangladesh in such big matches and about other things. Excerpts of the interview are as follows:
Police impose restrictions in Indian Kashmir
Authorities in Indian Kashmir tighten restrictions on people's movements to prevent possible protests triggered by a speech by Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan.
India's crackdown on Kashmir will spur global Muslim extremism: Imran
India's crackdown on protests and dissent in Kashmir will drive more of the world's Muslims into extremism, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan says during a fiery speech in the part of the disputed territory administered by Pakistan.
US lawmakers urge Trump to mediate between India-Pakistan
Key US Senators and Congressmen are now urging President Donald Trump to play a constructive role in helping resolve Kashmir and other underlying disputes between India and Pakistan.
Pakistan's action futile, says India on overflight clearance
India asks Pakistan to “recognize the futility of unilateral actions” a day after Islamabad denied permission to allow an Air India special flight carrying Indian President Ram Nath Kovind overflying Pakistani airspace on way to Europe next week.
Pakistan says wants peace with India, conducts missile test
Pakistan has signalled a willingness to open peace talks with India as Prime Minister Narendra Modi appears set to return to power in New Delhi after an election fought in the shadow of renewed confrontation between the nuclear-armed enemies.
Pakistan releases captured Indian pilot
Pakistan handed a captured Indian pilot back to his country yesterday as the nuclear-armed neighbours appeared to scale back a confrontation that has prompted world powers to urge restraint.
Indian Army, Navy, Air Force to hold joint press conference
The Indian Army, Navy and the Air Force will hold a joint press conference at 5:00pm amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan ever since the 14 February Pulwama terror attack and the subsequent IAF strike against a terrorist training camp of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) across the LoC.
India v Pakistan: Looking back at the last five matches
Let’s take a look at their five most recent encounters across all formats
‘You can tell from their eyes that they want to dominate’
India and Pakistan do not meet each other outside multi-nation tournaments and when they meet in a tournament as big as the Asia Cup, cricket fans around the world have their eyes glued to such fixtures. Officiating such fixtures that feature stars to light up any occasion and doing so without any controversy is a rare thing. Bangladesh’s Masudur Rahman did just that during this Asia Cup. He talked to The Daily Star’s Abdullah Al Mehdi on representing Bangladesh in such big matches and about other things. Excerpts of the interview are as follows:
Police impose restrictions in Indian Kashmir
Authorities in Indian Kashmir tighten restrictions on people's movements to prevent possible protests triggered by a speech by Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan.
India's crackdown on Kashmir will spur global Muslim extremism: Imran
India's crackdown on protests and dissent in Kashmir will drive more of the world's Muslims into extremism, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan says during a fiery speech in the part of the disputed territory administered by Pakistan.
US lawmakers urge Trump to mediate between India-Pakistan
Key US Senators and Congressmen are now urging President Donald Trump to play a constructive role in helping resolve Kashmir and other underlying disputes between India and Pakistan.
Pakistan's action futile, says India on overflight clearance
India asks Pakistan to “recognize the futility of unilateral actions” a day after Islamabad denied permission to allow an Air India special flight carrying Indian President Ram Nath Kovind overflying Pakistani airspace on way to Europe next week.
Pakistan says wants peace with India, conducts missile test
Pakistan has signalled a willingness to open peace talks with India as Prime Minister Narendra Modi appears set to return to power in New Delhi after an election fought in the shadow of renewed confrontation between the nuclear-armed enemies.
Pakistan releases captured Indian pilot
Pakistan handed a captured Indian pilot back to his country yesterday as the nuclear-armed neighbours appeared to scale back a confrontation that has prompted world powers to urge restraint.
Indian Army, Navy, Air Force to hold joint press conference
The Indian Army, Navy and the Air Force will hold a joint press conference at 5:00pm amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan ever since the 14 February Pulwama terror attack and the subsequent IAF strike against a terrorist training camp of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) across the LoC.
Flights to and from Pakistan, India disrupted as tensions rise
Several airlines, including Emirates and Qatar Airways, suspend flights to Pakistan after the South Asian nation closes its air space following heightened tensions with neighbouring India.
