Pak insists on US apology for NATO strike

June 05, 2012 14:46

Pakistan has refused to budge from its position seeking a US apology for a NATO air strike that killed 24 of its soldiers last year, saying this is necessary
for ending a six-month blockade of vital supply routes for foreign troops in Afghanistan.

"(The apology is) something which should have been forthcoming the day this incident happened, and what a partnership not only demands, but requires," Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar said. She contended that higher principles should take precedence over politically-popular considerations.

« Back to LIVE

TOP STORIES

EC 'Super Super Cautious' About Modi

The first time the Election Commission has taken cognisance of a model code of conduct complaint against a sitting prime minister.

Monsoon Will Be 'Above-Normal' This Year

It is in more than a decade that the IMD has predicted 'above-normal' rains in the country.

Long runway of growth for AMCs

Although net inflows into equity mutual funds deteriorated month-on-month (M-o-M) in March 2024 to Rs 22,576 crore (excluding Hybrid), down 15 per cent M-o-M (up 12 per cent Y-o-Y), asset management companies (AMCs) had a great year with...

How Priyamani Stays Fit And Gorgeous

The Maidaan actor shares her diet, fitness and fashion fundas with Rediff.com.

Did Patidar Bat Better Than Kohli?

Rajat Patidar completely overshadowed senior team-mate Virat Kohli with a blistering display of power hitting.