Islamabad, July 13 (IANS) Pakistan has intensified its campaign against Afghan migrants by arresting and deporting them following the expiration of government’s deadline for undocumented foreigners to leave the country, local media reported.An enforcement drive has begun after the expiration of the July 10 deadline for Afghans without valid visas to leave voluntarily.”Afghan migrants in Pakistan said authorities are now detaining not only undocumented migrants but also Afghans whose visas or Afg…
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Islamabad, July 13 (IANS) The anti-government protest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) entered its 34th consecutive day, with protestors raising slogans against the Pakistani authorities. What began as demands for basic rights has transformed into a powerful challenge against Islamabad’s long-standing control, with local leaders delivering scathing accusations that strike at the heart of Pakistani authorities’ narrative on the occupied territory.Addressing a gathering in Rawalakot on Sunday, p…
New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Is it a coincidence that Dr Farooq Abdullah, former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and president of the ruling National Conference, has decided to stage a protest in Delhi demanding the restoration of statehood? The timing certainly invites scrutiny. Barely days after a letter surfaced in which Abdullah was among the signatories urging New Delhi and Islamabad to end their “prolonged hostility”, arguing that it was denying millions of young people opportunities, pro…
New York, July 11 (IANS) While Pakistan has long projected itself internationally as the representative of Kashmiri Muslims, the ongoing unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) appears to challenge that narrative, a report has stated.Protesters chanting “Pak Forces Out” have underscored growing discontent, making the demonstrations politically significant not only because of their scale but also because Muslim Kashmiris are directing their anger at Pakistan itself.Pakistani paramilitary forces…
Islamabad, July 10 (IANS) Amid escalating unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) that has left dozens dead, the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) announced a long march towards Muzaffarabad on July 15, while urging the people across the region to join the protest in large numbers.Citing reports, the JAAC said that another two young men were killed in the firing by the Pakistani forces, as tensions in the occupied territory intensify.“Every ruler sitting in the Muzaffarabad Assembly is res…
Islamabad July 9 (IANS) As the unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), which has left dozens dead so far, continues to intensify, the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) alleged that Pakistani police brutality, excessive use of force, arbitrary arrests, intimidation, unlawful raids, and violations of fundamental rights have become increasingly widespread in the region. The group said that these incidents have left countless families traumatised and raise serious concerns about the rule of law…
London, July 8 (IANS) Several British parliamentarians have expressed grave concern over the escalating unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), where dozens of civilians have reportedly been killed or injured in brutal crackdown by Pakistani security forces, while the region remains under a strict lockdown, curfew, and a complete communications blackout.Addressing the British Parliament, the United Kingdom Conservative Party leader and MP, Bob Blackman, said that Pakistani security forces had…
Islamabad, July 7 (IANS) Amid escalating unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), the number of protesters killed or reported missing following unprovoked firing by Pakistani security forces on peaceful demonstrators since June 9 has risen to 56, sources have revealed. The protesters, meanwhile, continue to cite shortages of food and medicines apart from arbitrary detentions, police excesses, and repeated raids on private homes. The Pakistani authorities have adopted a “hard-line approach”, im…
London, July 7 (IANS) As the unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) continues to intensify, a petition has been filed in the British Parliament urging the United Kingdom government to raise concerns with the Pakistani authorities over the alleged human rights abuses and communication restrictions in the occupied territory. This comes amid ongoing unrest in PoK, during which dozens of civilians have reportedly been killed and injured by Pakistani forces, with the region under a strict blockade…
New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) The protesters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) have accused the security forces of committing alleged atrocities and excesses as they continue their agitation to press for their demands. Despite repeated crackdowns, the protests show no signs of losing momentum, with demonstrators remaining steadfast and determined not to back down this time.Amid the continuing unrest, Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is reportedly attempting to exploit the volatile situat…