Kashmir Unrest
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
India is the principal perpetrator, sponsor, financier and abettor of terrorism in the region, says Pakistani representative.
Published 25 Sep, 2021 07:28pm
FM shares with UN secretary general a comprehensive dossier containing evidence of human rights violations in occupied Kashmir.
Updated 25 Sep, 2021 05:28pm
Urges pressure on India for resolution of Kashmir dispute, asks UN to convene a global dialogue on countering Islamophobia.
Updated 25 Sep, 2021 11:13am
As the largest country in the region, India is injecting instability that can lead to unpredictable consequences.
Published 14 Sep, 2021 07:20am
Qureshi says majority of the dossier's references are from international and Indian media outlets as well as rights organisations.
Updated 12 Sep, 2021 08:07pm
"Had the UN investigated the custodial murder of Ashraf Khan Sehrai, Geelani’s life could have been saved," says Shehryar Afridi.
Updated 11 Sep, 2021 11:31am
Police seized documents and electronic devices, including cellphones and laptops, belonging to the journalists and their spouses.
Updated 08 Sep, 2021 06:54pm
In the face of repression, many have stopped writing resistance poetry while others now largely keep their poems to themselves.
Published 07 Sep, 2021 01:06pm
Charges include raising anti-India slogans and wrapping the late leader’s body in Pakistan's flag.
Updated 06 Sep, 2021 09:00am
Mirwaiz calls funeral restrictions "extremely shameful".
Updated 04 Sep, 2021 08:40am
India's actions were a "blatant violation" of international humanitarian laws and all tenets of civil and human rights, says FO.
Updated 03 Sep, 2021 09:12pm
Geelani was anathema to India because of the clarity of his views.
Updated 03 Sep, 2021 08:43am
"He inspired three generations of Kashmiris in resisting illegal Indian occupation and unabated tyranny," FO spokesperson says.
Updated 02 Sep, 2021 04:48pm
Pakistan flag to fly at half-mast, nation to observe a day of mourning, says PM Imran.
Updated 02 Sep, 2021 11:22am
Two senior Kashmiri commanders, three other fighters killed in two separate incidents.
Updated 25 Aug, 2021 08:16am
Indian forces had martyred six Kashmiris in the past three days, says FO spokesperson.
Updated 22 Aug, 2021 08:42am
Only one man has struggled hard to keep the flag flying — Mirwaiz Umar Farooq.
Updated 21 Aug, 2021 09:34am
Locals say arbitrary arrests, intimidation by security forces and snatching of phones have left many too scared to voice dissent.
Published 20 Aug, 2021 12:11pm
