Quetta, June 21 (IANS) Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) chief Allah Nazar Baloch has said Kashmiri and Pashtun resistance “could change the course of history” if they support the Baloch national struggle at what he termed as a decisive moment for oppressed regions, local media reported. Allah Nazar Baloch stated that the “Punjabi state” had reached the final stage of its political lifespan, stressing that Punjab would soon become a besieged and landlocked region, The Balochistan Post reported….
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Islamabad, June 20 (IANS) The massive agitation in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) has exposed a widening gap between Pakistan’s Kashmir rhetoric and the realities on the ground, with a report highlighting that Islamabad’s narrative abroad rests on the very principles it tramples at home.It argued that calls for dignity and justice for Kashmiris at the United Nations ring hollow when similar demands in PoK are met with restrictions and crackdowns.“There is a peculiar genius to Pakistan’s rul…
Bratislava/New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted traditional artefacts, ancient texts, and regional delicacies to Slovak leaders during his historic visit to Slovakia, underscoring India’s rich cultural heritage and centuries-old traditions. The gift presented by PM Modi to Slovak President Peter Pellegrini included handcrafted Thewa motif cufflinks, a Himroo silk tie, a pocket square and a brass Dokra antelope set.The handcrafted Thewa motif cufflinks showcase the trad…
Mumbai, June 19 (IANS) Veteran Bollywood actor Raza Murad has recalled working with the late legendary Kishore Kumar in the film Door Waadiyon Mein Kahin, which released in 1980. Sharing a glimpse of a dramatic scene from the movie, Raza shared that he spent 22 days shooting alongside the iconic singer-actor in the picturesque valleys of Kashmir.“A dramatic scene from legendary Kishore Kumar production ‘duur wadiyon mein kahin’. Had the privilege of sharing the screen space with the genius…
Islamabad, June 18 (IANS) Pakistan is witnessing a steady unravelling of its geopolitical and domestic narratives, driven by the military regime’s “counterproductive obsession” with absolute power. By prioritising inflated defence spending over an economy on life support and deploying force against people in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), the authorities are actively manufacturing its own insecurity, a report has stated. According to a report in the ‘International Centre for Peace Studie…
Jammu, June 14 (IANS) The anti-terrorist operation code-named ‘Operation Sheruwali’ in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district entered its 23rd day on Sunday.“Operation Sheruwali’ is being conducted in the dense Dorimal forests of the Gambir Mughlan area in Rajouri district, making it one of the longest ongoing counter-terror operations in the region.Joint forces, including the Army, J&K Police and CRPF, have intensified operations across the challenging, rugged forest terrain.The opera…
New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) There is no exact count of how many people have been killed in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK), and perhaps there never will be. The Pakistani establishment has long been accused of concealing uncomfortable truths and controlling the flow of information from the region. What is unfolding in PoK is shocking, though not entirely surprising. It is inhuman, certainly, but allegations of repression and heavy-handed action by Pakistani authorities in the territory are not new…
Jammu, June 14 (IANS) A junior-level officer of the Border Security Force (BSF) allegedly shot himself dead inside a camp on Sunday in Jammu and Kashmir.Officials said that an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of BSF allegedly shot himself dead inside a camp in Jammu.A resident of Madhya Pradesh, ASI Lal Singh was posted at Paloura camp of the BSF on the outskirts of the city.Officials said he allegedly used his service rifle to commit suicide.“Senior BSF officials and police rushed to the spot im…
Islamabad, June 14 (IANS) At least seven people were killed and 33 others injured in incidents caused by strong winds, lighting and rainfall in several parts of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in the past 24 hours, according to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) statement on Sunday, local media reported on Sunday. The deceased in the incidents reported from Bannu, Shangla and Mansehra include four men, one women and two children. The casualties took place when walls and r…
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Leaders across the political spectrum on Friday lashed out at Pakistan after dozens of people were reportedly killed in recent police action on protesters in several parts of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK), saying that the region is an integral part of India and such “atrocities” on civilians won’t be tolerated.Talking to IANS, Congress MP Imran Masood said: “PoK is ours. It is called PoK because it is occupied by Pakistan. It is a part of Kashmir. The people there are…