Tensions continue to rise between India and Pakistan

Thursday, 28 February 2019 07:00

Both Pakistan and India have warned against further escalation as tensions continue to rise between the neighbours.

Pakistan said it shot down two Indian Air Force jets and captured a pilot yesterday (27 February). Pakistan’s Information Ministry shared a video online of a blindfolded man, claimed to be the captured pilot.

India confirmed it has lost a jet and demanded the pilot’s immediate and safe return.

In a televised address, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan offered India talks over terrorism and warned against further escalation, saying the two sides could not afford a miscalculation.

Indian Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj said her country would act "with responsibility and restraint".

Listener Club

Get more with the Listener Club!

Alim OnAir

Have you a question about the religious, cultural or tradition aspect of Islam? Then join Hazrat Maulana Fazal Dad in the weekly show every Friday between 8-9pm.
The Golden Era

The golden era of Bollywood celebrated in this weekly show full of classics taking you back in time. Every Sunday between 5pm - 7pm
Remix Saturdays

Every Saturday evening we turn to remixes of hit songs to get you in the Saturday night party mood! Every Saturday between 5pm - 8pm
Legal Show

Once a fortnight we dedicate a show to discussing legal issues and family / matrimonial law in particular. Alternate Friday mornings between 9am-11pm.