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NEW DELHI: Interpol on Tuesday issued a red corner notice (RCN) against militant group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar and his brother for their alleged involvement in the Pathankot air base attack earlier this year, Times of India reported.
At least 7 Indian troops were killed during an attack on the sprawling 2,000 acre installation in Pathankot. Gunmen besieged the air base for nearly a week before security forces were able to secure the installation.
The Indian National Investigation Agency sought the notice against Azhar, his brother Abdul Rauf, Kashif Jan and Shahid Latif, the suspected handlers of the Pathankot attackers.
Masood Azhar was arrested in India in February 1994 but India was forced to release him and two others — Mushtaq Zargar and Umar Sheikh — in Dec 1999 in exchange for passengers and crews of an Indian flight that was hijacked by militants linked to Harkatul Mujahideen from Kathmandu and forced to land in Kandahar.
Abdul Rauf is believed to have masterminded the hijacking. After his return to Pakistan, Azhar split with Harkatul Mujahideen in 2000 and formed JeM.
Know more: The return of Masood Azhar
Interpol issues an RCN against any accused after it receives all information and evidence against him from the country in which the crime has been committed.
An RCN, however, is not an international arrest warrant and Interpol cannot force Pakistan to arrest Azhar. India had also managed to get an RCN issued against Azhar earlier, but it could not force Pakistan to take any tangible action against him.
Earlier this year, Pakistan investigators probing the Pathankot airbase attack across the border told Indian interlocutors that it had yet to find evidence linking Masood Azhar to the terror attack but India maintains JeM is responsible for the attack.
In April, China blocked India's call to ban Masood Azhar at the United Nations (UN). The UN banned Jaish in 2001 but India’s efforts to get restrictions imposed on Azhar after the Mumbai attacks did not bear fruit because China did not allow them to be imposed.
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May 18, 2016 01:51pm
As usual Pakistan will say people with such name are not citizens of Pakistan.
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May 18, 2016 01:56pm
No country in her right mind would request for a red corner notice against an individual if she is not sure about his involvement.
If Interpol has issued such notice ,they must have gone through attached evidence.
It is now up yo Pakistan to take note of this notice.
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May 18, 2016 01:57pm
"An RCN, is not an international arrest warrant, Interpol issues an RCN against any accused"
we already know its just a baseless blame of India without substantial proof.
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May 18, 2016 02:03pm
red warrant on what basis, cause india is asking..really?
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May 18, 2016 02:08pm
At least now we can hope that he will not be able to roam around freely. He must be punished for what he has conspired against India?
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May 18, 2016 02:14pm
Well if this man is actualy resonsible he should be punished.
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May 18, 2016 02:23pm
Let us get rid of these militants who are maligning our country's name and bringing us shame. Let us join the list of peace loving countries so that our nation would benefit from this action and our countrymen would live in peace and tranquility.
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May 18, 2016 02:24pm
Good Work India, He should be in Indian Jail
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May 18, 2016 02:40pm
Come on let's hand over them to India
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May 18, 2016 02:42pm
It is unfortunate that India is taking all the benefits of our embroiled in Panama leaders not taking any counter action to offset Indian propoganda and moves.
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May 18, 2016 02:42pm
Sad commentary on the state of affairs in Pakistan.
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May 18, 2016 02:44pm
Interpol issues an RCN against any accused after it receives all information and evidence against him from the country in which the crime has been committed.
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May 18, 2016 02:50pm
Pakistan may think that ignoring interpol and other foreign bodies is easy. But that's exactly what contributes to deteriorating foreign relationship with all countries
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May 18, 2016 02:50pm
He should be in jail.... good for both Pak and India
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May 18, 2016 02:52pm
today in dawn news
http://www.dawn.com/news/1258982/state-responsible-for-inaction-against-jamaatud-dawa-jaish-i-mohammad-sanaullah
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May 18, 2016 03:03pm
Another effort by Indians, but it will be only for the academic records. India cannot force Pakistan anymore. Everyone is aware of what has been going on for decades now. I am only worried about the fact that its always the poor and needy who will suffer, and the brave soldiers who will die on both sides ..
If there were ever to be peace, it would never have partitioned the subcontinent!
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May 18, 2016 03:04pm
It is amazing that India who them self are responsible for various criminal acts in Pakistan which has claimed many innocent lives are issuing red warrant. Why our Government is keeping quite when we have alive RAW AGENTS admitting all.
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May 18, 2016 03:08pm
On one hand Pakistan complains to UN about Indian bills, defensive missiles on the other hand ignores UN, Interpol notices against NON-STATE actors.
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May 18, 2016 03:11pm
Culprits finally cornered. Let's see Pakistan deny their crimes now.
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May 18, 2016 03:24pm
Pakistan will rise the issue in international forum and wright to UN.
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May 18, 2016 03:50pm
@Leo It does not matter whether you take action against him or not. RCN means that he can be arrested and handed over to india if he travels out of pakistan. Not taking any action against him is ruining image of pakistan internationally.
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May 18, 2016 04:16pm
National debate is need of the hour to weigh in if handing him over will improve the image of our country. Can not keep giving reasons to the world to think we are on the wrong side
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May 18, 2016 04:17pm
@Ind my friend...this guy is a terrorist..he can be just as harmful to Pakistan
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May 18, 2016 04:20pm
@M.Saeed. Actually, they are rather busy to divert attention from Panama viz. Complaint against Indian missile test, complaint against India's forthcoming 'map crime, bill, Kashmir. Please read the Dawn with some care. There is a complaint against India almost every day NOW.
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May 18, 2016 04:22pm
Conspiracy
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May 18, 2016 04:22pm
@Shobhit :How will India get him out of Pakistani jail where he is already kept at an unknown place?
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May 18, 2016 04:26pm
And Pakistan continues to deny that the evidence is enough to convict him. The world will now see through their excuses.
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May 18, 2016 04:28pm
This man was released in return of passengers of hijacked IC-814.
He's a culprit who was sentenced to jail and was serving his term.
Anyone who says he's innocent must be living in fool's paradise.
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May 18, 2016 04:28pm
Slowly and Steadily, the noose has been tightening.
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May 18, 2016 04:34pm
@M.Saeed : that's a million dollar question
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May 18, 2016 05:20pm
Next you will probably here that US Special Forces had snatched him from a villa around Quetta, in the middle of the night, and flown him out within minutes....
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May 18, 2016 05:35pm
Evidence,?
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May 18, 2016 05:46pm
@Abdul
The interpol is an international agency
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May 18, 2016 06:14pm
Tide seems to be turning.
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May 18, 2016 06:16pm
unless and until he is convicted and proven guilty in Pakistani courts, I wouldn't be reading too much into this.
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May 18, 2016 06:19pm
@Waseem Sarwar its not for u to read, its for the world to read
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May 18, 2016 06:51pm
A serious question to all the Indians:
Do you want Pakistan to arrest people who have actually committed a crime against India and the evidence is beyond any reasonable doubt or do you just want Pakistan to arrest people whom you don't like?
Pakistani JIT went to India but they were given a token tour of the crime scene. Were not allowed to question any key winesses or go inside the Pathankot base. Do you honestly believe Pakistan will bend over backwards to accommodate India based on this?
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May 18, 2016 07:34pm
An RCN, however, is not an international arrest warrant and Interpol cannot force Pakistan to arrest Azhar
True, but it can surely malign image of pakistan as state hosting terrorists at world level if at all image means anything to pakistan.
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May 18, 2016 07:39pm
@M.Saeed Keep him safe, the world is noticing your intention. This act will further dent your image worldwide.
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May 18, 2016 07:42pm
Those who are saying Azahar masood is innocent, please remember he was in Indian jail and was released after Indian plane was hijacked.
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May 18, 2016 07:43pm
Pakistan if really fighting against terrorism then help the cause by handing these terror suspects.
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May 18, 2016 07:52pm
@zafar Ample evidence against Abdul Axiz from red mosque, a documentary made on his hate and violence promoting speeches but no action taken against him. Protecting such people is causing problem for Pakistam awam. Pakistan govt. banned documentary on him, leaving him free to poison the minds of people of Pakistan.
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May 18, 2016 08:02pm
what about this RAW agent who caught in Pakistan, whats India response on that issue?
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May 18, 2016 08:03pm
I fail to understand why Pak allows such open terror networks. Even if it disagrees to the Pathankot attack from Pak, it cannot deny that Mazood has been involved in hijacking. and If so, why is he not thrown into jail for such an action.
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May 18, 2016 08:05pm
@Indian "Those who are saying Azahar masood is innocent, please remember he was in Indian jail and was released after Indian plane was hijacked."
Are you asking Pakistan to arrest him because he was in Indian jail before 1999 or do you want Pakistan to arrest him for Pathankot attack?
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May 18, 2016 08:31pm
@adnan Is there any video caught in to act?
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May 18, 2016 08:38pm
Running in circles, chasing our own tail. Why don't the two countries sit down and talk obout outstanding issues.
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May 18, 2016 08:40pm
These radicals caused defamation of Islam by their inappropriate and offensive behaviour.
They were made stronger in.the wake of.Russian intervention in Afghanistan. American and Pakistan both encouraged them and used them. Now they have become out of control.state of pakistan had already succumbed to there powerful militant. Pakistan and American are paying price for using them to contain Russian influence in Afghanistan.
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May 18, 2016 08:43pm
@Hemant Patil Yes sure have him in exchange of samjhota express culprits. Also please advise where to file our complain in regards to the recent arrest of Indian Spy who has confessed of harbouring terror in Pakistan.
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May 18, 2016 08:51pm
@Sunil
There is no video of Nawaz Sheriff family opening account in Panama or buying property in Landon
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May 18, 2016 09:03pm
India stands tall. RCN means the evidence against has been accepted. Now time for Pakistan to act and co-operate against all terrorists who have made pakistan their home.
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May 18, 2016 09:30pm
India had also managed to get an RCN issued against Azhar earlier, but it could not force Pakistan to take any tangible action against him.
Only in Pakistan do we think than an RCN can issued without proper proof. That's not true which means that our Govt. is protecting Masood Azhar.
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May 18, 2016 09:36pm
Hi time for people to wake up and keep health distance from the terrorism in any form and shade . There are no good terrorists sooner one realizes the better it is for the coming generations to somehow struggle and still manage to survive . Those playing with the fire of terrorism are destined to be doomed
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May 18, 2016 09:40pm
Lo ji..the cat is out of the bag. Mr. Raja Sanaullah has given an interview where he has confirmed "How can you prosecute a group with whom the state itself has been involved with?" he was referring to JuD & JeM.
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May 18, 2016 09:49pm
@Leo strange, how ignorant can some Pakistani's be???? why don't you guys atleast inform yourself what a RCN stands for and what is the action for an RCN ....
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May 18, 2016 09:58pm
@Satt , Most of them are from Afghanistan.
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May 18, 2016 10:05pm
Much greater damage to Pakistan is being done by nurturing these violent radical elements. All the best for the future.
India can take care of itself.
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May 18, 2016 10:23pm
Pakistan keeping such people in their country create hearted among common Indian for Pakistani people. This circumstances use by politician during election and create more hearted to Pakistani people . Pakistani people should wake up and kick out such people outside their country and create peace among both countries.
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May 18, 2016 10:37pm
Solve the Kashmir issue and hold referendum. Indias fallacy is it denies the problem, butchers Kashmiris then expects there won't be blow back.
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May 18, 2016 10:43pm
Please collaborate with India to bring this investigation to its rightful conclusion. If India is pointing fingers at someone, he should be investigated by a joint tribunal even if he is a Pakistani citizen. An honest effort should be made to the satisfaction of India through a thorough investigation. This is not the time to indulge in half-hearted efforts. She is our neighbor and her grievances should be addressed especially when an act of terrorist was carried out in her territory. Please take this seriously, and shun all prejudices.
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May 18, 2016 10:44pm
@lafanga
for both
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May 18, 2016 10:57pm
China vetoed Indias move. I doubt the Indians have any tangible evidence, as usual. Not to say I defend this person.
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May 18, 2016 10:58pm
@lafanga Terrorist is a terrorist, it doesn't matter which terror activity you arrest him for out of many he was involved in. He should be punished for all.
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May 18, 2016 11:04pm
@Asif Mir factually incorrect. By the way we have no extradition treaty with India so all of this is irrelevant
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May 18, 2016 11:08pm
i think many who write, n support of him has forgotten that he is the man, who hijacked indianairlimes plane, to get released of terrorits, he is roaming free and as mentioned by the law minister of punjab[pak], how can you arrest him, when the govt. of pakisthan itself is involved with his organisation??. the main problem in the region is such state sponsored terrorism which the world knows [ except china]! how long you can stay in denial!
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May 18, 2016 11:16pm
@joe @satt It is a tit-for-tat situation. Pakistani forces get hit miraculously and then Indian forces get hit. Hope it does not turn into a boom-for-boom situation.
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May 18, 2016 11:17pm
My question to Indian readers. If Pakistan mulishly encourages terrorists, don't you think it will get exposed one day and get discarded by the international community? Please silently drive Pakistan to get exposed by doing acts such as protecting Masood Azhar. It will ultimately work in favour of India.
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May 18, 2016 11:18pm
@zafar There was no evidence that OBL was in Pakistan either!
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May 18, 2016 11:29pm
@Truth
"I fail to understand why Pak allows such open terror networks. Even if it disagrees to the Pathankot attack from Pak, it cannot deny that Mazood has been involved in hijacking. and If so, why is he not thrown into jail for such an action."
That is because the state is involved in the hijack. The CCTV showed the Pakistan ambassador entered the airport 13 times that day but did not leave or receive anyone.
Isn't that enough proof? FYI: Diplomats probably go in unchecked bypassing the security.
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May 18, 2016 11:39pm
@Ind Sadly, you guys in Pakistan do not See a terrorist until he murders your innocent children, even then, there are supporters.
So lets once again go the Taliban route for this guy and this organization, support him till he murders innocent Pakistanis, and even after that.
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May 18, 2016 11:42pm
@SKS Have some pride in your country. These NON State actors have made a mockery of your country's name and image, not to mention the people they have murdered.
A terrorist is caught red handed in India, goes to Jail in India, his brother (another terrorist) hijacks a plane, kills people, gets him released, both live happily in Pakistan. What a country !!!
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May 18, 2016 11:45pm
If millitants hijack a plane to release this guy, do you think he is a good guy? Why does Pakistan protect these terrorists?
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May 18, 2016 11:50pm
Ok. Similarly Interpol can issue red warrant of Indian national security adviser who has already confirmed his involvement in terrorist activities in Pakistan.
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May 18, 2016 11:57pm
@lafanga....he was released in exchange of passengers of a hijacked plane and that too in kandahar(the capital of talibans)...and now he is a proud citizen of pakistan...
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May 19, 2016 12:52am
@joe: I think this is a case of frameless mind. Modi's rating is going down so he wants to divert attention.
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May 19, 2016 12:58am
@adnan indian response was to provide him with counsellor access, which was denied by pakistan.... again in violition of international norms.... but hey, its pakistan, you dont talk about international laws here.
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May 19, 2016 12:59am
What a sad state of affairs in the country. A terrorist and extremist like Masood Azhar and others are out of the jail but educated young person like Junaid Hafeez are behind bars on false charges. Pakistan must act and destroy all extremist and terrorist otherwise these extremist and terrorist will destroy Pakistan.
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May 19, 2016 01:38am
@Satt And what will you do if Pakistan does not say that?
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May 19, 2016 01:42am
@Asif Mir Our govt is not protecting him. Our govt is protecting you and I from the backlash of militants that sympathize with Azher if he is arrested and locked up in jail.
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May 19, 2016 02:06am
Pakistan in its own interest should arrest and punish Mr. Masood Azhar. He is kidnapping the foreign policy of the country and causing difficulties for it in the internal arena. Not taking any action against the evil gives an impression that his actions were supported by the government.
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May 19, 2016 02:30am
@Unknown India the state and many of unknown number of its citizens have conspired against Pakistan. Let India take this to next level.
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May 19, 2016 02:32am
@SKS Completely different issue
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May 19, 2016 02:38am
It is a very costly process to protect and secure these people and pakistan is the only country which can do this. If there is a criminal who needs protection send them to pakistan. Govt will save and keep them safe.
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May 19, 2016 03:17am
He is innocent, an angel with beard.
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May 19, 2016 03:19am
China is playing with fire. They think they can shield terrorists in pakistan in the interests of bilateral relations. They will wake up when one of their provinces starts burning with extremist fire.
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May 19, 2016 03:24am
If someone is supporting this barbaric terrorist, something is horribly wrong with his moral compass.
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May 19, 2016 03:29am
Don't expect the Snake not to bite if you leave him in your backyard. You are in more danger than your neighbour.
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May 19, 2016 04:44am
@Baba Bandook.File your complain with China. Manu fractured spy the world know
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May 19, 2016 06:32am
@lafanga
What kind of argument is this.?
We all live is scientific age.
Just a simple voice test and matter is solved.
If India is lying it will be known to world.
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May 19, 2016 06:33am
@Waseem Sarwar
If Bhutto could be hanged why not this man
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May 19, 2016 06:43am
What is a "International Arrest Warrant"? The highest alert that Interpol can request is issue a Red Notice, which it did in this case.
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May 19, 2016 06:48am
Any conviction will definitely result in widespread demonstrations along with property damage, loss to the economy, and maybe even loss of lives in Pakistan. Clearly that would not bother India one bit.
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May 19, 2016 07:20am
Many in pakistan believes that if a person does crime against india then its ok or not a big deal otherwise everyone knows they hijacked plane to come out of jail, which is a big crime.
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May 19, 2016 08:09am
@Leo the whole world saw masood azhars activities in indian airlines hijack and after that also. only pak people r blind
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May 19, 2016 08:04pm
@Chandler Indian Government has accepted that he is an Indian citizen and a serving Indian navy officer who entered Pakistan without a Valid Visa through illegal means. He has been caught red handed and has confessed to all the crimes he has committed. So come out of the denial mode and face it.
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May 20, 2016 11:32am
@zafar he was released from an Indian prison for exchange of passengers which was hijacked is that not proof enough for you to understand. Come on brother if you are going to be just in denial mode no amount of proof can bring you out of it.
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May 20, 2016 11:53pm
It shows how powerless and immature India is ? And who in his right mind would travel outside Pakistan if there is an international warrant against him? And what about the plans to pluck these people out of Pakistan or attack his base to kill him? Did not India release this man a while ago? Grow up India and act your stature.
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