Keyword "Kashmir Unrest" - List of latest news (43 results)

07:59 Pakistan concerned over loss of tourists’ lives as 26 killed in India-held Kashmir attack, says FO

"We extend our condolences to the near ones of the deceased and wish the injured a speedy recovery," says FO spokesperson.

05:41 Two dozen dead as tourists targeted in held Kashmir

Gunmen target visitors to Pahalgam meadow; hitherto unknown group claims responsibility; Trump says Delhi has their full support.

13/04 Indian soldier, three fighters killed in occupied Kashmir

Weapons and “war-like stores” were recovered from the site, the Indian army claimed on X.

20/03 FO rubbishes India’s ‘unwarranted assertions’, says it has no right to blame UNSC for Kashmir resolutions

FO spokesperson says India was the one to originally take the Kashmir dispute to the UN in 1948.

02/07 Resistance by other means

People of occupied Kashmir will always find a way to say no to India.

09/05 Modi skips election in Indian-occupied Kashmir as critics dispute integration claims

“Clearly there is a gap between what the BJP claims to have done and the reality on the ground,” says National Conference leader Omar Abdullah.

19/03 Pakistan denounces fresh round of curbs on political parties of India-occupied Kashmir: FO

India's home ministry has declared JKPFL and 4 factions of JKPL as "unlawful associations"; extends ban on JKLF.

05/02 Kashmir Day: Violation of Pakistan’s territorial sovereignty to be dealt with full might, says COAS

Army chief, PM Kakar, AJK premier visit Muzaffarabad, pay tribute to "supreme sacrifices" of martyrs, ISPR says.

01/01 Pakistan condemns Indian ban on another political party in held Kashmir

“India must remove the ban on all the political parties illegally outlawed in IIOJK," FO says.

24/12 Pakistan condemns ‘barbaric’ killing of 3 Kashmiris in Indian army custody

“The incident, once again, exposes India’s relentless state terrorism in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir," Foreign Office says.

23/12 3 Kashmiris tortured to death in Indian army custody: report

Videos reportedly showing “torture of detained civilians” spread online, trigger “widespread anger”; IOK govt announces legal action initiated.

16/12 FM Jilani writes to UN, OIC and EU on ‘illegality’ of Indian SC verdict for held Kashmir

Terms verdict a "breach of international law and relevant UNSC resolutions", calls on UNSC to ensure implementation of its resolutions on Kashmir dispute.

08/12 Indian SC to announce verdict on removal of occupied Kashmir’s special status on Dec 11

Bench led by chief justice to rule on pleas against revoking occupied Kashmir’s special status by repealing Article 370 of the constitution.

28/10 People of Gilgit-Baltistan express solidarity with Kashmiris

Main event of the Black Day held in Gilgit where a rally was taken out from Sir Syed Ahmed Khan School.

27/10 Pakistan reaffirms support for Kashmiris’ right to self-determination

‘Kashmir Black Day’ marks 76 years of illegal Indian occupation.

22/10 Pakistan seeks UNSC reforms to resolve Gaza, other disputes

“It is widely felt that the Security Council has failed to perform the role envisaged for it," Pakistan's UN envoy says.

04/10 Kashmir is India’s ‘modern-day colonial project’, Pakistan tells UN

Munir Akram urges New Delhi to create conditions conducive to dialogue.

24/09 Mirwaiz freed

It is safe to assume that the release of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq could not have been possible without the green light from New Delhi.

15/09 7 killed in held Kashmir gun battles

Five Indian officers are among the dead.

05/09 Indian Supreme Court to consider occupied Kashmir’s direct rule

Concludes hearings on a challenge to New Delhi’s 2019 imposition of direct rule, no timeline given for decision.

03/09 Report on persecution of Kashmiri journalists upsets Delhi

New BBC report details a “sinister and systematic campaign to intimidate and silence the press” in held Kashmir.

29/08 Is there a timeframe to restore special status of held-Kashmir, Indian SC asks Modi govt

“The government has to make a statement before us that progression has to take place. It can’t be a union territory permanently," says Indian top judge.

18/08 India asked to free Kashmiri human rights defenders

FO says no Chinese harmed in Gwadar attack; calls on Delhi to ensure cricket team’s safety.

16/08 Rallies staged in AJK to mark India’s Independence Day as black day

Pasban-i-Hurriyat Jammu Kashmir stages demonstration outside the Supreme Court building in Chattar neighbourhood.

06/08 Pakistan condemns Indian actions in held Kashmir

AJK, GB assemblies pass resolutions; president, PM, services chiefs express solidarity.

06/08 3 Indian troops killed in held Kashmir

Local leaders picked up as demonstration against end of region’s limited autonomy disallowed.

05/08 Youm-e-Istehsal: PM Shehbaz, ISPR condemn India’s ‘illegal, hostile actions’ in held Kashmir

Military's media wing says Indian government’s "belligerent rhetoric" continue to perpetuate security crisis in occupied Kashmir, pose threat to regional security.

03/08 ‘No basis for removing Kashmir’s special status’

Indian chief justice starts hearing slew of petitions against ending Article 370 for held Kashmir.

27/07 Residents of held Kashmir hold Muharram procession after 33-year ban lifted

Authorities allowed the procession on condition that mourners would not use “anti-national slogans or propaganda”.

11/07 Indian SC to hold ‘day-to-day’ hearings on pleas against removal of occupied Kashmir’s special status

“Hearing to commence on August 2 at 10:30 am and then proceed on a day-to-day basis,” a five-member bench said.

03/07 Indian Supreme Court to hear petitions against removal of occupied Kashmir’s special status from July 11

Five-member bench includes Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud.

26/06 Calls for probe into Indian soldiers allegedly forcing villagers to chant ‘Jai Shri Ram’ in occupied Kashmir mosque

Ex-CM Mehbooba Mufti terms reported incident " simply an act of provocation".

26/05 India seeks death for jailed Kashmir leader Yasin Malik: reports

Reports say country's top anti-terrorism investigation agency has petitioned Delhi High Court, plea due for hearing on Monday.

22/05 India’s G20 tourism meet in held Kashmir begins without China, Saudi Arabia and others

The three-day gathering is taking place at a sprawling, well-guarded venue on the shores of Dal Lake in Srinagar.

22/05 Srinagar G20 boycott

All conscientious nations should stay away from what is still internationally recognised as a disputed territory.

22/05 British MP slams West for hypocrisy on Kashmir

“Those who deliver lectures on human rights and civil liberties behave differently when it comes to Kashmir,” Mirza Khalid Mehmood says.

21/05 Kashmiri group stages protest against G20 meet in held Srinagar

This is the such ev­­e­nt organised by Pasban-i-Hurriyat Jammu and Ka­­s­hmir in as many cities and towns in AJK since April 26.

10/03 Nehru’s letters dispel Modi narrative on Kashmir ‘blunder’

Bucher papers reveal top general advised India’s first PM to pursue ceasefire with Pakistan in 1948.

16/02 Rally held in Muzaffarabad against demolition in India-held Kashmir

“Forcible occupation of Kashmiris’ land is unacceptable,” read one of the placards.

12/02 India-held Kashmir sees most internet outages globally in 2022

More than a fifth of all web blackouts took place in held Kashmir, according to Surfshark.

05/02 ‘Relentless struggle’: Pakistan expresses unflinching support for Kashmiris on Solidarity Day

PM Shehbaz says Kashmiris have kept the torch of freedom burning through their sacrifices; FM Bilawal calls on India to end "gross violations".

05/02 ‘Iron will of Kashmiris cannot be broken’

PM Shehbaz leads affirmation of support on solidarity day; global community urged to hold Delhi accountable for rights violations.

21/01 Six injured in blasts in India-occupied Jammu before opposition leader Gandhi’s visit

“The whole area has been cordoned off and a search operation is underway,” police say.