Kashmir Unrest
House of Commons has sought an explanation from Indian High Commission over human rights violations in occupied Kashmir.
Updated 23 Dec, 2021 07:08am
FO says adoption of the resolution by consensus provides people of IoK with hope in their struggle for freedom from oppression.
Updated 17 Dec, 2021 10:09pm
The military lost nine soldiers in the same area earlier this year.
Updated 15 Dec, 2021 07:43am
“He's not a terrorist, he's a human rights defender,” says Mary Lawlor, UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders.
Published 23 Nov, 2021 01:08pm
National Investigation Agency officials also searched the Jammu Kashmir Coalition of Civil Society offices for more than 14 hours.
Updated 23 Nov, 2021 08:45am
At least 30 Kashmiris have been murdered by Indian forces since Oct 1 in so-called search operations.
Updated 21 Nov, 2021 08:40am
Families accuse security forces of murdering the two men in “cold blood”, scores turn out for pre-dawn reburials.
Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:55pm
Demand comes after Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha orders magisterial inquiry into killings.
Updated 19 Nov, 2021 09:46am
"The killing spree of innocent Kashmiris perpetuated by Indian occupation forces continues with shameless impunity," FO says.
Published 18 Nov, 2021 12:36pm
Families of the victims raised slogans and some of them carried leaflets that read “Stop innocent killings & atrocities”.
Published 17 Nov, 2021 06:04pm
Families of the slain civilians said Indian troops used them as human shields during a raid on Monday night.
Published 16 Nov, 2021 05:12pm
Pakistan to host OIC's Council of Foreign Ministers summit in March, OIC delegation's report on Kashmir to come under discussion.
Updated 12 Nov, 2021 04:11pm
New Delhi has for decades stationed at least 500,000 soldiers in the occupied valley.
Updated 11 Nov, 2021 08:40am
Emphasises the need for the provision of humanitarian support and assistance to the people of Indian-occupied Kashmir.
Updated 08 Nov, 2021 11:56pm
Pakistan’s position must be grounded in realpolitik.
Updated 07 Nov, 2021 09:00am
Former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti criticises police action.
Updated 28 Oct, 2021 08:53am
Incident raises serious questions about the well-being, safety and security of Pakistani prisoners in India, FO spokesman says.
Published 27 Oct, 2021 10:57pm
Cases registered under Section 13 of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act and Sections 105-A and 505 of the Indian Penal Code.
Published 26 Oct, 2021 04:53pm
Villagers say the man was fatally shot without provocation.
Updated 25 Oct, 2021 08:41am
“We have seen worse times, but were never targeted. This time, we are afraid,” says 32-year old Mohammed Salam.
Updated 19 Oct, 2021 09:30am
The deteriorating security and human rights situation in occupied Kashmir is a matter of grave concern, FO spokesperson says.
Published 18 Oct, 2021 08:16pm
The fresh wave of killings appears to be targeted towards non-Kashmiris, including migrant workers, and minority Hindus and Sikhs.
Updated 18 Oct, 2021 07:09pm
The move comes after another three labourers from Bihar were shot in their rented accommodation, two of whom died.
Updated 18 Oct, 2021 12:40am
At least 28 people, including nine civilians, have been gunned down in the past two weeks.
Updated 17 Oct, 2021 10:23am
Shootings and raids by Indian forces on rebels' hideouts in the valley have increased since Kabul's fall.
Updated 16 Oct, 2021 05:19pm
Some members of minority communities have left the valley fearing they will be targeted.
Updated 16 Oct, 2021 08:16am
Region's top army officer says the military operations are not connected to civilian killings last week.
Published 13 Oct, 2021 07:41am
Security forces have stepped up operations after several civilian killings in recent days.
Updated 12 Oct, 2021 10:06am
FM Qureshi says Kashmir has become a global issue instead of a regional one, peace in Afghanistan is Islamabad’s top priority.
Updated 11 Oct, 2021 07:44am
The Resistance Front group claims it is targeting those working for Indian authorities and is not picking targets based on faith.
Published 10 Oct, 2021 04:43pm
