India rejects UN probe demand

Hope peace process is not derailed: Khar

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan hoped that the ceasefire violations along the LoC would not be a setback to or derail the peace process with India. "You asked whether this will set back or derail the (peace) process. I will hope not and I (do not) see it derailing or setting back the process," Pakistan Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar said during a news conference at the Foreign Office. "I hope both the countries will show their commitment to correct (the situation) as we are showing our commitment to correct," she replied to a flurry of questions about the recent clashes along the LoC.

UP announces Rs 20 lakh compensation

MODINAGAR: Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday condemned the killing of the two soldiers and promised their families monetary relief of Rs 20 lakh each from the state government. "Our party strongly condemns the attack on our soldiers and the state government will give them Rs 20 lakh each. Action must also be taken in this regard," Akhilesh said in his first visit to Ghaziabad district since the Samajwadi Party was voted to power last year. ENS & pti

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