An examination of some user profiles linked to these banned outfits indicates open support of sectarian and extremist ideology. A few of these profiles have also publicly 'liked' pages and groups related to weapons use and training.

The petitioner argued that the people of Pakistan had a right of retribution.

Uzma, who is in her early 20s, hails from New Delhi and had travelled to Pakistan earlier this month.

The request was made in view of the upcoming elections for ICJ judges, scheduled to be held in November,

Aziz said that when it comes to cases involving the death penalty, the international court has always given a stay order.

The announcement by Sartaj Aziz came amid criticism by experts and opposition leaders over the government's handling of the case at the International Court of Justice.

The govt is also criticised for its choice of Khawar Qureshi, who represented Pakistan's case before the ICJ.

Foreign Office spokesperson tweeted that India violated the ceasefire agreement in Tandar, Sabzkot, Khuiratta, Baron, Bagsar and Khanjar areas.

Pakistan's top diplomat Sartaj Aziz said that he did not reject the idea when asked about the chances of a meeting between the two prime ministers

Pakistan Army on Wednesday withdrew a tweet that had rattled the civilian government over a media report about a rift between them over combating militancy in the country.

The complainant claimed that he had received a video clip on his WhatsApp which showed a man making an 'anti-army' speech.

Local commanders of Pakistan also told Indian counterpart that no ceasefire violation was committed by their side.

Sharif approved an inquiry committee's recommendation to remove his special assistant on foreign affairs Fatemi from his post.

Indian High Commissioner in Islamabad Gautam Bambawale on Wednesday met with Pakistan's Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua and sought the consular access to Jadhav.

Pakistan Foreign Office Spokesperson Nafees Zakaria said Pakistan and India have a bilateral agreement on consular access but all cases have to be decided on merit.

The Pakistani Supreme Court ordered for a joint investigation team to probe the allegations of money laundering against his family.

"Under the law we cannot give consular access to Khubhushan who was involved in spying," Pakistan Military spokesman Major General Asif Ghafoor told reporters.

Indian High Commissioner in Islamabad Gautam Bambawale met Pakistan Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua in connection with the case of Jadhav, who has been given death sentence by a Pakistani military court for alleged spying.

The meeting took place two days after a military tribunal sentenced Indian national Kulbhushan Jadav to death on charges of spying

Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif also dismissed Indian concerns that proper legal process was not observed in the trial. "There was nothing in the [legal] proceedings that was against the law," he said.