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…
Latest Kashmir News & Updates
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…
Mumbai, June 11 (IANS) Bollywood actor Veer Pahariya has shared glimpses from his first-ever visit to Kashmir, on Wednesday night, describing the Valley as “truly Paradise on Earth”.He also expressed his admiration for its breathtaking landscapes and warm hospitality.Taking to his social media account, Veer posted a series of pictures and videos from his trip. In the caption, he wrote, “Kashmir .. my first time .. met the warmest people thanks to @arslannizaami and @faheemabdullahworld … truly…
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Justin Trudeau’s exit as Canadian Prime Minister marked a significant turning point in India-Canada relations. During Trudeau’s tenure, bilateral ties had deteriorated considerably, largely due to differences over the Khalistan issue. India had repeatedly urged Canada to act against pro-Khalistan elements operating from its soil, but these concerns were often not addressed, with Trudeau facing domestic political constraints. Under Prime Minister Mark Carney, however,…
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Post Operation Sindoor, Pakistan has indulged in multiple misadventures in India. The idea is to overcome the shame and humiliation that Pakistan, especially Field Marshal Asim Munir, had endured during the operation that was carried out to avenge the Pahalgam terror attack.The infiltrations have virtually dried up, and multiple modules have been busted. This has forced Islamabad to change track and indulge in soft terror in India. An Intelligence Bureau official said th…
Srinagar, May 31 (IANS) Three persons were apprehended on Sunday while they were trying to cross the Line of Control (LoC) into Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) in the Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir.Officials said the Army nabbed the three persons as they tried to cross the LoC in Kashmir.All three persons are hailing from the Sopore area of Baramulla district. They were trying to exfiltrate into PoK from the Hathlanga-Nambla axis during the intervening night of Saturday-Sunday, the officials sa…
Islamabad, May 30 (IANS) Pakistan’s relevance on the global platform does not rest on neutrality or credibility. Any diplomatic process particularly involving Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Israel where Islamabad seeks a decisive role should be approached with strict limits, hard verification, and deep skepticism, a report has highlighted. According to a report in Counterpoint, Pakistan is attempting to portray itself as an “indispensable diplomatic broker”, including in US-Iran negotiations. Howev…
New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) The pro-Khalistan elements operating in various parts of the world are now deploying the glamour quotient to recruit youth and urge them to commit crimes. A new trend has been noticed on the social media accounts that are run by pro-Khalistan elements. Earlier, there would be messages aimed at radicalising the youth. However, that failed to pick up any traction, and hence they decided to make the movement “glamorous”. Images of people posing with guns and pistols are bei…