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10th May, 2013
Interview: Focus on Pakistan – but don’t forget Kashmir, says Yasin Malik
The pro-independence Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front chairman, Yasin Malik, talks to Dawn.com about the elections in Pakistan.
The pro-independence Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front chairman, Yasin Malik, talks to Dawn.com about the elections in Pakistan.
22nd April, 2013
Silence on the ‘K-word’ in the 2013 elections
Some quarters sound disappointed over this ‘change’ in Pakistan’s Kashmir policy while others perceive it as part of the changing dynamics in the post-Musharraf era.
Some quarters sound disappointed over this ‘change’ in Pakistan’s Kashmir policy while others perceive it as part of the changing dynamics in the post-Musharraf era.
1st April, 2013
Doctors voice alarm at ‘non-lethal’ weapons in Kashmir
Bilqees Khan winces as she recalls the moment a pepper gas grenade exploded by her home during a curfew in Kashmir's summer capital.
Bilqees Khan winces as she recalls the moment a pepper gas grenade exploded by her home during a curfew in Kashmir's summer capital.
27th March, 2013
India asked to change design of Kishanganga project
Pakistan has pressed the visiting Indian Indus commissioner to change the design of the Kishanganga Hydro Plant in accordance with a partial award issued by the International Court of Arbitration.
Pakistan has pressed the visiting Indian Indus commissioner to change the design of the Kishanganga Hydro Plant in accordance with a partial award issued by the International Court of Arbitration.
21st March, 2013
Deadly ambush on Indian administered Kashmir patrol: Indian police
Gunmen shot dead an Indian paramilitary and wounded two others when they ambushed their patrol vehicle in Indian-administered Kashmir.
Gunmen shot dead an Indian paramilitary and wounded two others when they ambushed their patrol vehicle in Indian-administered Kashmir.
20th March, 2013
Pakistan link alleged in Kashmir attack
Police in India-held Kashmir alleged they had arrested four people including a Pakistani member of militant group LeT over an attack that killed five policemen.
Police in India-held Kashmir alleged they had arrested four people including a Pakistani member of militant group LeT over an attack that killed five policemen.
19th March, 2013
‘Pakistan key party to Kashmir issue’
Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) PM Chaudhry Abdul Majeed dismissed Indian allegations of Pakistan’s interference in held Kashmir.
Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) PM Chaudhry Abdul Majeed dismissed Indian allegations of Pakistan’s interference in held Kashmir.
15th March, 2013
Indian army chief opposes ending emergency in Kashmir
General Bikram Singh opposes ending tough emergency laws in areas of Indian-administered Kashmir that offer security forces near complete legal immunity.
General Bikram Singh opposes ending tough emergency laws in areas of Indian-administered Kashmir that offer security forces near complete legal immunity.
14th March, 2013
Curfew in Kashmir after militant attack
The curfew was imposed in most of Kashmir after an attack left five paramilitary troops dead and a civilian was killed by government troops.
The curfew was imposed in most of Kashmir after an attack left five paramilitary troops dead and a civilian was killed by government troops.
13th March, 2013
Gunmen dressed as cricketers kill five Indian soldiers in Srinagar
Gunmen from the Hizbul Mujahideen, which claimed the attack, killed five Indian paramilitary policemen in Bemina district of Srinagar, officials said.
Gunmen from the Hizbul Mujahideen, which claimed the attack, killed five Indian paramilitary policemen in Bemina district of Srinagar, officials said.
23rd February, 2013
Afzal Guru’s secret execution raises concerns in India
For 11 years the family of a convicted terrorist waited and wondered about his fate as he sat on death row. Two weeks ago they found out from television.
For 11 years the family of a convicted terrorist waited and wondered about his fate as he sat on death row. Two weeks ago they found out from television.
11th February, 2013
Kashmir on the boil after Guru’s hanging
Pro-resistance Kashmiri leaders condemned the action while some labelled it “open oppression against the people” of disputed Jammu and Kashmir.
Pro-resistance Kashmiri leaders condemned the action while some labelled it “open oppression against the people” of disputed Jammu and Kashmir.
9th February, 2013
India imposes curfew in Kashmir after Afzal Guru’s execution
Security forces imposed a curfew in parts of Indian-administered Kashmir while the centre of Srinagar was sealed off by police after Guru’s execution.
Security forces imposed a curfew in parts of Indian-administered Kashmir while the centre of Srinagar was sealed off by police after Guru’s execution.
5th February, 2013
Kashmir Solidarity Day
Kashmir Solidarity Day is observed every year with the sole objective of seeking a peaceful solution to the Kashmir problem.
Kashmir Solidarity Day is observed every year with the sole objective of seeking a peaceful solution to the Kashmir problem.
29th January, 2013
In control
Can consistent tourism and trade across the LoC increase the exchange of ideas and nurture the level of trust between the two countries?
Can consistent tourism and trade across the LoC increase the exchange of ideas and nurture the level of trust between the two countries?
29th January, 2013
Trade across Line of Control resumes after 20-day hiatus
According to an official, traders on the Pakistani-administered side lost Rs 30 million during the halt, before trucks crossed into Indian-administered Kashmir on Tuesday.
According to an official, traders on the Pakistani-administered side lost Rs 30 million during the halt, before trucks crossed into Indian-administered Kashmir on Tuesday.
29th January, 2013
Stranded passengers cross LoC after 20 days
Following easing of tensions along the LoC in Poonch, it had been decided to resume travel and trade between the divided parts of the region.
Following easing of tensions along the LoC in Poonch, it had been decided to resume travel and trade between the divided parts of the region.
28th January, 2013
Trade, bus services resume across LoC as tensions ebb
Cross-border trade and bus services had been suspended for the last two weeks after five Pakistani and Indian soldiers were killed in clashes along the LoC.
Cross-border trade and bus services had been suspended for the last two weeks after five Pakistani and Indian soldiers were killed in clashes along the LoC.
25th January, 2013
Indian president issues veiled warning to Pakistan
Indian President Pranab Mukherjee said India is "always ready to offer a hand of friendship", though it should “not be taken for granted.”
Indian President Pranab Mukherjee said India is "always ready to offer a hand of friendship", though it should “not be taken for granted.”
16th January, 2013
Hurriyat in tight-spot for meeting Saeed and Salahuddin
The moderate faction of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference [APHC] led by the Kashmir Valley’s head priest, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, is under the scanner for …
The moderate faction of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference [APHC] led by the Kashmir Valley’s head priest, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, is under the scanner for …
