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28th February, 2013
Army to probe Kashmir ‘torture’ death
Mohammed Ali Murtaza's family have accused the army of torture and claim the 26-year-old died while in its custody after going missing on 17 February.
Mohammed Ali Murtaza's family have accused the army of torture and claim the 26-year-old died while in its custody after going missing on 17 February.
16th February, 2013
Pakistan buries slain soldier
Mohammad Akhlaq, the soldier who was shot dead by Indian troops along the border, was buried in a village in Bainso.
Mohammad Akhlaq, the soldier who was shot dead by Indian troops along the border, was buried in a village in Bainso.
15th February, 2013
Indian troops killed soldier after questioning: Pakistan Army
The Pakistani military condemned the "brutal killing", saying the soldier had become lost and crossed the LoC “inadvertently”.
The Pakistani military condemned the "brutal killing", saying the soldier had become lost and crossed the LoC “inadvertently”.
15th February, 2013
Pakistani soldier accidently crosses into Indian side of LoC
Security sources have said that Indian officials have been contacted for the safe return of the soldier.
Security sources have said that Indian officials have been contacted for the safe return of the soldier.
13th February, 2013
Sherry urges US to help resolve Kashmir dispute
Recent developments on the LoC have set the region back,Sherry Rehman said while urging the US to help resolve the 65-year-old Kashmir dispute.
Recent developments on the LoC have set the region back,Sherry Rehman said while urging the US to help resolve the 65-year-old Kashmir dispute.
3rd February, 2013
US conducted ‘intensive counselling’ during LoC crisis
The United States was involved in “intensive counselling” during the recent crisis along the Line of Control, urging both India and Pakistan to revive direct talks, says the State Department.
The United States was involved in “intensive counselling” during the recent crisis along the Line of Control, urging both India and Pakistan to revive direct talks, says the State Department.
30th January, 2013
Pakistan accuses India of 12 Kashmir beheadings since 1998: report
The accusations are contained in a series of classified documents presented to the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan.
The accusations are contained in a series of classified documents presented to the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan.
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.”
21st January, 2013
Villagers in Kashmir brace for violence
People from at least seven villages in Kashmir met with officials demanding that the government build bunkers in their villages.
People from at least seven villages in Kashmir met with officials demanding that the government build bunkers in their villages.
19th January, 2013
US will hate to see Indo-Pak ties jeopardised
“We have been saying all week, the best way for India and Pakistan to resolve this issue is to talk directly,” said the department’s spokesperson Victoria Nuland.
“We have been saying all week, the best way for India and Pakistan to resolve this issue is to talk directly,” said the department’s spokesperson Victoria Nuland.
18th January, 2013
Kashmir killings spook villagers on tense frontier
Villagers living on both sides of LoC fear the return of Indo-Pak tension.
Villagers living on both sides of LoC fear the return of Indo-Pak tension.
17th January, 2013
India-Pakistan truce takes hold in Kashmir
No fresh incidents of firing or ceasefire violation have been reported from the LoC, a spokesman for Indian army's Northern Command said.
No fresh incidents of firing or ceasefire violation have been reported from the LoC, a spokesman for Indian army's Northern Command said.
17th January, 2013
PTI rejects invitation to join sit-in
The decision was taken at a meeting of the political strategy committee of the Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaaf, chaired by its chairman Imran Khan on Wednesday.
The decision was taken at a meeting of the political strategy committee of the Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaaf, chaired by its chairman Imran Khan on Wednesday.
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14th January, 2013
India-Pakistan ping-pong
It’s an old game with a new tragedy that the two countries are playing on the Line of Control, writes Amit Baruah from Delhi.
It’s an old game with a new tragedy that the two countries are playing on the Line of Control, writes Amit Baruah from Delhi.
14th January, 2013
Indian army chief accuses Pakistan of planning deadly Kashmir incident
“The attack on January 8 was premeditated, a pre-planned activity. Such an operation requires planning, detailed reconnaissance,” General Bikram Singh said.
“The attack on January 8 was premeditated, a pre-planned activity. Such an operation requires planning, detailed reconnaissance,” General Bikram Singh said.
13th January, 2013
Pakistani, Indian military to hold border talks
Military officials are due to meet on Monday at a "brigade level flag meeting" at the Line of Control, after claims from both sides that soldiers were killed in cross-border attacks.
Military officials are due to meet on Monday at a "brigade level flag meeting" at the Line of Control, after claims from both sides that soldiers were killed in cross-border attacks.
