KASHMIR POLICY

Repression mars first held-Kashmir polls since Article 370 debacle

"Anyone daring to speak out — whether to criticise the government or to stand up for human rights — faces a clampdown," Amnesty International says.

Updated 19 Sep, 2024 10:22am

Pakistani leaders reject ‘farcical’ India-held Kashmir polls

PM Anwarul Haq says "No one can talk about division of Kashmir in our presence" while AJK president terms elections "bogus".

Updated 19 Sep, 2024 11:30am

Will not talking usher in peace?

Wrecking the special status of Kashmir has long been a key quest for Hindutva groups.

Updated 10 Sep, 2024 09:13am

Terror hideouts not Pakistan’s concern alone, says FO

Spokesperson states even UN reports highlighted activities of such outfits on Afghan soil; invites for SCO trade moot in Islamabad "sent to all members".

Updated 06 Sep, 2024 08:13am

PM Shehbaz to highlight Gaza, Kashmir at UN General Assembly

Upcoming UNGA session from Sept 22-23 will be first since Gaza conflict began; PM Shehbaz will have chance to respond to Modi’s remarks.

Updated 02 Sep, 2024 11:07am

FO slams Jaishankar’s remarks on Kashmir

The Indian minister said last week “[in]sofar as Jammu and Kashmir is concerned, I think Article 370 is done”.

Published 02 Sep, 2024 07:45am

Held Kashmir to see first polls in a decade

Authorities order major reshuffle in administration, police hours before the announcement.

Updated 17 Aug, 2024 09:56am

Rumpus in Senate as PTI protests Imran’s detention

House condemns India’s Aug 5 action in held Kashmir, Haniyeh’s murder; shouting match between PTI & PML-N forces chair to adjourn session.

Published 06 Aug, 2024 07:41am

Youm-i-Istehsal Kashmir: PM Shehbaz urges India to ‘move to dispute resolution’ for lasting regional peace

Deputy PM Dar says campaign to "Indianise" occupied Kashmir in full swing; armed forces assail India's "deeply reprehensible" actions.

Updated 05 Aug, 2024 10:54pm

India ‘disregarded’ world laws through Aug 5 step: president

Leaders reaffirm pledge to extend all-out support for Kashmiris’ right to self-determination.

Updated 05 Aug, 2024 11:18am

Pakistan raises Kashmir, Gaza at Asean moot

Foreign Secretary Syrus Sajjad Qazi reaffirms Pakistan’s position at 31st Asean Regional Forum in Laos.

Published 29 Jul, 2024 07:48am

India’s policy in occupied Kashmir is going south. Where is ours heading?

Beyond all these symbolic and quasi-symbolic moves, where does our Kashmir policy stand?

Published 06 Aug, 2020 09:57am

Shehryar elected Kashmir committee chairman

Opposition walks out of meeting citing lack of consensus.

Updated 14 May, 2020 08:58am

Political bickering mars NA debate on Kashmir

Most speakers stress need for taking practical steps to help oppressed Kashmiris.

Updated 04 Feb, 2020 08:08am

Rallies held across AJK to mark India’s republic day as black day

Foreign minister asks world to help stop Indian atrocities in the occupied valley.

Updated 27 Jan, 2020 08:33am

PM Imran chairs high-level meeting to discuss situation in IoK

Meeting decides to observe Kashmir Solidarity Day on February 5 in a befitting manner.

Updated 16 Jan, 2020 10:49pm

OIC condemns 'inhuman curfew'; calls for immediate restoration of civil liberties in occupied Kashmir

Says the entire occupied Kashmir has turned into the world’s largest prison.

Published 04 Sep, 2019 01:17am

Qureshi criticises Indian govt for restricting religious freedom of Kashmiri Muslims

Foreign minister addresses mammoth gathering in Thar hosted by the Hindu community to express solidarity with Kashmiris.

Updated 31 Aug, 2019 09:41pm

India divided over status of occupied Kashmir: FM Qureshi

Says India's top court facing pressure of brute majority, ideology of RSS and Hindutva extremists.

Updated 30 Aug, 2019 08:31am

Does Pakistan need to do some soul-searching to re-evaluate its friends and foes?

Perhaps it is high time for us to rid ourselves of the illusion of a united Muslim world.

Published 25 Aug, 2019 07:12am

Abuse in held Kashmir to be exposed at every forum: FM

FM Qureshi was briefing parliamentary Kashmir Commi­ttee on the govt’s efforts for highlighting Kashmir struggle.

Updated 11 May, 2019 09:15am

Blueprint to resolve Kashmir issue within the parameters of UNSC resolutions

The promise is a part of the PTI's external policy plan.

Updated 20 Apr, 2022 01:39pm