February 2004
British Foreign Secretary to Visit Pakistan on Wednesday
Jack Straw, the British Foreign Secretary, is set to visit Pakistan for two days to discuss various issues including bilateral relations and the war against…
Early Elections to be Held in India
India's Election Commission has announced that early elections will take place from April 20 to May 10, 2004. Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee initiated this…
Teenage Girl Killed in Attack by Muslim Separatists in Kashmir, India - 2004-02-27
A teenage girl was killed and four others injured in a grenade attack by Muslim separatists during a protest in Kashmir against human rights violations.…
One Person Killed in Police Shooting in Kashmir, India - 2004-02-26
A police shooting in Kashmir resulted in one death and four injuries during a protest against human rights violations. Hundreds of villagers attempted to disrupt…
Indian Prime Minister's Request to Muslims to Vote for Hindu Party
Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee has called on Muslims to support the Hindu nationalist party in upcoming elections while promising peace with Pakistan. This…
Indian Kashmir Officials Say Three Pakistanis Arrested for Attempting to Attack Delhi International Airport
Three Pakistani nationals were arrested in Indian Kashmir for allegedly planning an attack on Delhi International Airport. They are linked to the extremist group Lashkar-e-Taiba,…
Kofi Annan Welcomes Recent Agreement Between India and Pakistan - 2004-02-20
Kofi Annan has expressed support for the recent agreement between India and Pakistan to begin negotiations to resolve their disputes. The foreign ministers of both…
India and Pakistan's Decision to End Five Decades of Hostility - 2004-02-19
India and Pakistan have agreed to negotiations to end five decades of hostility over Kashmir and nuclear issues. The agreement was announced by Pakistan's Foreign…
An Iranian Disabled Person Enters India to Travel Around the World in a Wheelchair
Kiumars Alimardani, a 33-year-old Iranian man with a disability, has entered India as part of his two-and-a-half-year journey around the world in a wheelchair. His…
Second Day of Talks Between Indian and Pakistani Officials - 2004-02-17
Indian and Pakistani officials are in the second day of talks to prepare for a meeting of their foreign ministers, focusing on a peace negotiation…
End of the First Day of Talks Between India and Pakistan in Islamabad - 2004-02-16
India and Pakistan wrapped up the first day of a three-day official dialogue in Islamabad, characterized as friendly and constructive. Both sides proposed frameworks for…
Meeting of Indian and Pakistani Officials to Resolve Kashmir Issue - 2004-02-15
Indian and Pakistani officials are meeting to discuss the Kashmir issue, aiming to set the stage for a future meeting between their foreign ministers. This…
India Successfully Tests Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile
India has successfully tested a short-range surface-to-air missile called Trishul, launched from Odisha. This development is significant as both India and Pakistan frequently engage in…
India and Pakistan Refuse to Sign Treaty on Prohibition of Production and Development of Nuclear Weapons - 2004-02-08
India and Pakistan have declined to sign a treaty aimed at prohibiting the production and development of nuclear weapons, as announced by their respective officials…
Leader of the Extremist Group Al-Omar in Kashmir, India Killed - 2004-02-06
The leader of the extremist group Al-Omar Mujahideen, Mohammad Rafiq Laderi, was killed by Indian soldiers in Kashmir. This incident is part of a larger…
At least 14 killed in violence in Kashmir, India - 2004-02-05
At least 14 people, including 9 militants and an Indian officer, were killed in recent violence in Kashmir. The conflict escalated following a landmine explosion…
Former King of Afghanistan Transferred to India for Treatment
Former Afghan King Mohammad Zahir Shah has been taken to India for treatment of a mild intestinal obstruction. At 89, he is in stable condition.…