Srinagar, April 8 (IANS) The bilateral ceasefire announced by the US and Iran after the 40-day-long West Asia conflict has been welcomed by a senior religious leader in Jammu and Kashmir, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq.After raising tensions to an unexpected high by saying that an entire civilisation would be wiped out if Iran did not respond positively before the end of the deadline set by him, US President Donald Trump posted on social media that a two-week-long ceasefire has been agreed upon by the two …
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Tel Aviv, April 5 (IANS) Pakistan’s attempt to project itself as a mediator in the ongoing tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran has come under scrutiny, a report in The Times of Israel read, highlighting Islamabad’s complex historical role and strategic contradictions. Citing longstanding geopolitical patterns, the report noted that Pakistan’s military establishment has often played a dual role in global affairs. Referencing a popular quip, journalist Hasan Mujtaba wrote in The …
Jammu, March 26 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, said on Thursday that nobody should have any objection if Pakistan’s mediation succeeds in bringing a truce in the US-Israel conflict with Iran.Talking to reporters on Thursday, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said, “If Pakistan has good relations with both Israel and Iran and if the US Vice-President is coming there to discuss the peace proposal through which peace can be brought in the region, why should you or me have an…
Islamabad, March 12 (IANS) Pakistan’s situation in the ongoing Middle East crisis shows that there is a bigger problem with how it runs its government. Modern states use a number of tools to project their power. This includes strong economies, diplomatic networks, technological capabilities, and institutional credibility. Pakistan, on the other hand, is finding it harder to do things with whatever it is left with after years of economic instability, weak institutional growth, and ongoing politic…
Srinagar, March 10 (IANS) National Conference (NC) chief Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday visited the Iranian embassy in New Delhi and signed the condolence book on the demise of Iranian supreme leader, Ayatullah Ali Khamenei in joint US-Israeli air strikes on Tehran.NC spokesperson said, “Dr. Farooq Abdullah, President of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, today visited the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in New Delhi and signed the condolence book on the martyrdom of Ayatollah Ali Kh…
Srinagar, March 9 (IANS) Members of Parliament from the Jammu and Kashmir belonging to the ruling National Conference (NC), on Monday, visited the Iranian Embassy in New Delhi to sign the condolence book on Iranian Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s killing in joint US-Israeli air strikes on Tehran. Chowdry Mohammad Ramzan, Sajjad Ahmed Kichloo and Gurwinder Singh Oberoi, the Rajya Sabha members from Jammu and Kashmir, visited the Iranian Embassy in New Delhi and signed the condolence book…
Srinagar, March 9 (IANS) All educational institutions across the Kashmir Valley reopened on Monday as life started normally in all the 10 districts of the Valley as the pro-Ayatullah Ali Khamenei protests that were held after the US-Israeli attacks on Iran, subsided.Officials said schools, colleges, universities and other educational institutions reopened normally in the Valley on Monday.Authorities had closed educational institutions in the Valley following protests against the US-Israeli attac…
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) The Israel-US-Iran conflict has raged on for nearly a week now. The operation began with the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, following which Iran retaliated and hit both US and Israeli interests in many parts of West Asia.As the war continues, Indian agencies have picked up chatter on several channels aiming at radicalising the youth in India. There has been fresh chatter about starting a radicalisation drive that has been picked up in states…
Srinagar, March 2 (IANS) Despite restrictions imposed by authorities on Monday to maintain law and order, pro-Iran protests continued at several places across the Kashmir Valley, with clashes reported between security forces and protesters at a few locations.Police and security personnel were deployed in large numbers throughout the Kashmir Valley, with authorities focusing particularly on Shia Muslim-dominated areas in Srinagar city and elsewhere.Barricades made of concertina wire were erected …
Srinagar, March 2 (IANS) Authorities on Monday imposed restrictions across the Kashmir Valley to maintain law and order as all educational institutions were ordered to remain closed for two days.These restrictions have been imposed to ensure that miscreants and anti-national elements are prevented from exploiting the sentiments of the people in the aftermath of US-Israeli strikes on Iran, officials said.With a sizeable population of Shia Muslims in many areas of Srinagar city, authorities are en…