Wing Commander Abhinandan

Pakistan hinting at use of F-16 jet in dogfight with India exposes its lies; 'self-defence' a weak argument that doesn't hold

Just last month, Pakistan had reiterated that only JF-17s, and no F-16, were used against India in the 27 February dogfight over Kashmir, which makes the latest mention of the use of F-fighter jets significant.

Imran Khan tweets he's 'not worthy' of Nobel Peace Prize, says person who resolves Kashmir dispute should get award

Responding to a motion in the Pakistan Parliament calling for nomination of Imran Khan for the Nobel Peace Prize, the prime minister said he is not a worthy candidate.

Narendra Modi's leadership, willpower made IAF pilot's return from Pakistan within 24 hours possible: Amit Shah in Surat

Shah further outlined the growth of India under NDA rule and said, "Earlier we had an economist prime minister who had left the country on the 9th place and only after NDA formed government we came to the 6th place."

India refuses to share proof of militants killed in IAF airstrikes in Pakistan amid doubts over any casualties

The flare up between India and Pakistan appeared to be easing on Saturday after the Islamic country handed back Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman on Friday night.

China welcomes Pakistan's 'goodwill signal', France applauds show of restraint: World reacts to IAF pilot Abhinandan's release

While in both Pakistan and India, journalists, politicians, performers, sportspersons and common people rejoiced on social media, other countries too reacted positively to the return of IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman.

Daily Bulletin: Nation rejoices as IAF pilot returns; J&K sees heavy shelling once again; India to play Aussies; day's top stories

Today's top stories: Wing Commander Abhinandan's return causes a de-escalation of India-Pakistan tensions; heavy shelling occurs in sectors of Jammu and Kashmir; India looks to secure victory against Australia in ODI series; and more.

#NobelPeacePrizeForImranKhan trends on Pakistan Twitter, hours before IAF pilot Abhinandan's return

In the hours before the release of Indian Air Force pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, on Friday, the hashtag #NobelPeacePrizeForImranKhan was trending in Pakistan on Twitter.

IAF pilot's release is Pakistan's obligation, not a 'peace gesture'; India should not take foot off pressure pedal

A recognition of this dynamic in the India-Pakistan conflict is essential in understanding the position of strength from where India is operating. It is also crucial to recognize that the Indian public — primarily its vocal and expanding middle class — is fed up with India’s “strategic restraint” and running out of patience with Pakistan’s perfidies.

India-Pakistan tensions: Islamabad to release pilot Abhinandan today; IAF says move 'expected' under Geneva Conventions

In an unexpected statement, Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan said during the joint session of their parliament that Abhinandan will be released on Friday "as a peace gesture".

Amarinder Singh offers to receive IAF pilot Abhinandan at Attari border upon release from Wagah today

The Congress leader tweeted his request to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan's announcement that the IAF pilot would be released on 1 March.