Islamabad, June 27 (IANS) The Human Rights Council (HRC) of Pakistan on Saturday condemned the statement made by the country’s Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, regarding the Kashmiri identity of the people of Rawalakot and Mirpur in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK).The criticism came after Asif, during a television interview, said that the residents of Rawalakot and Mirpur in PoK are “not proper Kashmiris”.Reacting to the remarks, the rights body said that “individuals in state positions must ex…
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Dhaka, June 12 (IANS) The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) was effusive in praise for their men’s team after it romped to a historic ODI series victory against the five-time World Champions by taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series in Mirpur, Dhaka, on Thursday. “Unforgettable Win! Bangladesh defeat Australia and clinch the ODI series! The Tigers roar loud at home! ” BCB said in a post on X, formerly Twitter.A brilliant bowling effort saw Australia reduced to 0/3 at the end of t…
Islamabad, June 10 (IANS) Islamabad’s actions in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) are not about security but maintaining an illegitimate hold through fear. Pakistani security forces have using brutal force against people holding protest against decades of exploitation, political disenfranchisement, and economic neglect, a report has stated. In recent days, protests have erupted in Mirpur, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Neelum, and other areas. Led by platforms like the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAA…
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) In the wake of the violent turn of events in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), Indian agencies say that the Pakistani establishment is playing with fire, as the repercussions of the brutal crackdown in PoK are likely to spread across the country, and it is staring at a situation that it would be unable to handle.The Pakistani security forces have been ordered by Islamabad to use brute force and shut down the protests. The Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), which is at …
Islamabad, June 9 (IANS) Dozens of people have been killed and hundreds injured as deadly clashes continue to take place between the law enforcement personnel and protesters in the Rawalakot city of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), several reports have indicated. Earlier in the day, Sardar Waheed Khan, the Commissioner of Poonch district in PoK, was quoted as saying by leading Pakistani daily ‘The News International’ that only 12 people have been killed and several security officials injured in …
Islamabad, June 9 (IANS) As many as 12 people, including eight protesters and four security personnel, were killed as clashes erupted between the members of the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) and the law enforcement personnel in Rawalakot city of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), local media reported on Tuesday. Sardar Waheed Khan, the Commissioner of Poonch district in PoK, stated that 12 people were killed and several security officials were injured. He claimed that members of JAAC targett…
New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) India on Tuesday slammed Pakistan for unleashing a pattern of fake news and videos while making a “desperate attempt” to cover-up its own failings and deflect attention away from its human rights abuses during the ongoing crackdown on protesters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Addressing a weekly media briefing on Tuesday, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India hopes that the international community will hold Pakistan accounta…
Dhaka, May 30 (IANS) Bangladesh is witnessing growing cultural intolerance with attacks targeting shrines, minorities, journalists, and cultural organisations – allegedly carried out by groups linked to the country’s radical Islamist party, Jamaat-e-Islami. The repeated involvement of Jamaat affiliated workers suggests tacit backing, while administrative inaction — even during attacks witnessed by police or security forces — has intensified public concerns over political pressure and impunit…
Dhaka, May 12 (IANS) Bangladesh scripted another memorable chapter in their recent resurgence against Pakistan as pace sensation Nahid Rana produced a match-winning spell of fast bowling to seal a dramatic 104-run victory in the first Test at Mirpur on Tuesday.Before 2024, Bangladesh had never beaten Pakistan in a Test match. Now, they have achieved three consecutive victories against their Asian rivals. This latest win also marks their first home Test victory over Pakistan. Rana ended with impr…
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Bangladesh’s standout players featured prominently in the latest update to the ICC Men’s ODI Player Rankings after their strong performance against New Zealand in Mirpur. The hosts’ six-wicket victory in the second ODI not only tied the series but also led to notable individual improvements across formats. Opener Tanzid Hasan was one of the biggest movers, rising 14 spots to 40th in the ODI batter rankings after scoring a steady 76 in the chase. The bowling unit al…