Cong "natural ally"; will not join NDA: Mufti Sayeed

Last Updated: Monday, October 28, 2013, 18:45

Opposition PDP reached out to Congress saying the party was its "natural ally" even as it scotched any talk of joining the BJP-led NDA with all eyes on Lok Sabha polls next year.

PDP ask Indo-Pak leadership to back talks process

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 22, 2013, 20:11

The political leadership of India and Pakistan should show greater magnanimity and take steps to reduce tensions on the LoC through talks, PDP patron Mufti Mohammad Sayeed said on Tuesday.

India, Pak failed to take peace process to logical end: PDP

Last Updated: Sunday, October 20, 2013, 22:16

PDP patron Mufti Mohammad Sayeed on Sunday expressed concern over the increasing incidents of ceasefire violation along the LoC and said the skirmishes were a result of the failure of both India and Pakistan to take peace process to the logical conclusion.

Opposition uproar in J&K Assembly, House adjourned briefly

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 8, 2013, 17:37

Opposition PDP members on Tuesday created uproar in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly protesting alleged neglect of their constituencies in allotment of funds in health sector, leading to a brief adjournment of the House.

J&K sliding back to pre-2002 situation: PDP

Last Updated: Sunday, October 6, 2013, 00:03

Referring to a spurt in militant activities in Jammu and Kashmir, Opposition PDP on Saturday alleged that the state government has "miserably failed" to carry forward the agenda of peace and development which was initiated by the previous PDP-Congress government.

PDP questions timing of militant attack in J&K

Last Updated: Thursday, September 26, 2013, 21:10

Condemning the militant attacks in Jammu region, PDP said the attackers have put the statesmanship qualities of PMs of both the nations to a test.

Meeting of India-Pak PMs to foster peace: PDP

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 24, 2013, 21:42

The PDP on Tuesday expressed hope that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh`s expected meeting with his Pakistani counterpart on the sidelines of UN General Assembly in New York would help usher in a new era of peace, friendship and development.

Congress leaders air their concerns to Ambika Soni, Azad about NC leader

Last Updated: Sunday, September 22, 2013, 19:03

Several Congress leaders from Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday conveyed their concerns to senior party leaders Ghulam Nabi Azad and Ambika Soni about the statements against the party leadership issued by NC leader Shiekh Mustafa Kamal.

PDP flays JK govt on Sophian incident

Last Updated: Saturday, September 21, 2013, 20:35

Opposition PDP on Saturday rejected Jammu and Kashmir Police`s statement that the fourth man killed in CRPF firing at Shopian on September 7 was a militant, saying it amounts to a "clean chit" to the paramilitary force before any probe has taken place.

NC leader Abdul Dar joins PDP

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 4, 2013, 20:00

Former chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council and National Conference leader Abdul Rashid Dar Wednesday joined Opposition PDP.

PDP roadmap for J&K resolution practicable: PDP president

Last Updated: Sunday, September 1, 2013, 22:59

Opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti today said her party`s roadmap for resolution of the protracted Jammu and Kashmir issue was clear, practicable and achievable in the present scenario.

Rehab policy for militants "half-baked": PDP

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 27, 2013, 20:56

PDP today said the rehabilitation policy for militants returning from Pakistan and its occupied Kashmir was "half-baked" and rushed through only to score "propaganda points".