KASHMIR CONFLICT
Kashmiri filmmaker Arfat Sheikh released from US ICE detention, campaign says
Kashmiri filmmaker Arfat Sheikh was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at the Washington Dulles International Airport and wasreleased from detention on bond. Sheikh had entered the United States in 2019 on a student visa and later applied for asylum. Sheikh's bond was granted on Tuesday and was released on Thursday; his deportation case is still ongoing.
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz's Najeeb Naqi elected as Pakistani occupied Kashmir 'President'
Najeeb Naqi from the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz was elected as the 'President' of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. He won the election with 32 votes against Chaudhry Latif Akbar of Pakistan People's Party, who received 13 votes. The elections took place at PoK's legislative assembly. The office of president had been vacant since January due to the previous president Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry's death.
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq says haven't compromised on conviction, dialogue is the way forward
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq reiterated his unchanged beliefs and willingness to engage in dialogue for lasting peace in Kashmir, invoking Atal Bihari Vajpayee's "insaniyat aur jamhooriyat" principle. Despite restrictions and his removal of 'Hurriyat Conference Chairman' from his X handle, he emphasized that the Kashmir conflict's underlying issues remain unaddressed, fostering hopelessness and an existential crisis.
Pakistan says India's defence minister and Army chief made 'baseless accusations' against it
Pakistan has rejected the accusations made by India's Defence Minister and Chief of Army Staff, labelling them as baseless and politically motivated. India's officials accused Pakistan of sponsoring terrorism and destabilising India. Pakistan's response highlights the disputed status of Jammu and Kashmir and accuses India of human rights violations and state-sponsored terrorism in foreign territories.
Partial shutdown in valley on death anniversary of Hurriyat leaders Lone, Farooq
"Mirwaiz was a great believer in unity among people and a strong advocate of the peaceful resolution of the Kashmir conflict in keeping with the will of its people and the concerns of both India and Pakistan," Awami Action Committee said in a statement.
Observe strike on May 21, peaceful resolution of Kashmir conflict only way forward: Hurriyat led by Mirwaiz
The conglomerate urged people to visit Eidgah and offer ‘fateha prayers’ on Saturday claiming that the administration won’t allow any commemorative rally as has been the case in the past.
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Syed Ali Geelani: Islamist and aspiring Pakistani
Individually, he was not just a pro-Pakistan leader in Kashmir, but a staunch aspiring Pakistani, who sternly believed in the idea of Pakistan. In 2020, Pakistan honored him with the country's highest civilian award--Nishan-e-Pakistan.
Indo-Pak engagement will bear fruit if situation improves on ground in Kashmir: Mirwaiz
The Hurriyat claimed that fresh thaw between two countries is being observed with anticipation by the people of J&K, who are striving for the resolution of the Kashmir conflict for the past seven decades. They demanded immediate release of all political prisoners, stopping random arrests, slapping of Public Safety Act and intimidation by the agencies.
Pakistan's ex-Major General admits to the country's role in Kashmir conflict in new book
Raiders in Kashmir, penned by Major General (retired) Akbar Khan and released decades after Pakistan's Operation Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir admits to the role of Pakistan in the conflicts in the valley. Giving out minute details of Pakistan's aggression in Kashmir, the book says that the crisis was hatched and formulated in Lahore and Pindi.
Army foils Pakistan's attempt to push arms into Kashmir, recovers four rifles
Alert troops foiled Pakistan's attempt to push in arms across the LoC in Keran Sector of north Kashmir's Kupwara district, an Army official said.
Mahathir Mohamad admits Malaysia's ties with India strained due to his Kashmir remarks
Malaysia's former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad has admitted that his country's ties with India strained due to his remarks on Kashmir, but said other than that the relationship between the two countries was very good, under his leadership.
How European economic major Germany nixed Chinese plans on Kashmir in UNSC
ET has learnt that Germany advocated that there has been improvement on the ground situation in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and that there was no necessity to call another meeting of UNSC on the matter.
P4 foils China's attempt to discuss Kashmir at UNSC
The US, France, UK & Russia, backed by Germany & Indonesia, nixed China's proposal to discuss Kashmir at a closed-door UNSC meeting on Tuesday.
Will play 'constructive role' in improvement of India-Pakistan ties: China
Days after Modi-Xi summit Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in his briefing to the Chinese media also stated that China's "respective relations with India, Pakistan and other South Asian countries could run in parallel and develop together".
Modi-Xi meet: Wuhan spirit to Chennai connect
Mamallapuram was largely spectacle summitry, but Modi and Xi’s strategic communication is deepening.
Donald Trump 'encourages' Modi to improve relations with Pakistan: White House
"Their 40-minute discussion mainly focussed on the bilateral trade and issues related to terrorism emanating from Pakistan," says White House.
Alongside Trump, PM Modi rejects any scope for third party mediation on Kashmir
PM Modi made these remarks while interacting with the media alongside US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit in the French town of Biarritz.
French President describes Kashmir as bilateral issue in a boost for India
Macron reiterated the French position that the Kashmir issue should be resolved on a bilateral basis.
Boris Johnson tells Modi Kashmir a bilateral issue, calls for India-Pak dialogue
The conversation covered the current situation in Kashmir alongside a discussion on the importance of the India-UK partnership.
US on back foot as India denies Kashmir talk between Trump & Modi
India and US have no record of any mention of Kashmir during bilateral talks at G20 Summit; Jaishankar tells Parliament no request was made for mediation.
China, India should not allow any individual case to disrupt bilateral ties: Envoy
China's new Ambassador to India asserted that the ties between two nations are set to reach new heights.
Punitive, proportionate and righteous
The Pak army’s initial response suggests that it would pretend that no damage was done.
India garners widespread support on Pak-sponsored terror at Munich Security Conference
Deputy National Security Adviser Pankaj Saran attended the 55th Munich Security Conference (MSC) from February 15-17. The Conference brings together leaders and security experts from across the world.
Pakistan targets 6 border out posts, fires mortar shells along IB in Jammu
In continued ceasefire violations, Pakistani troops resorted to firing and mortar shelling targeting six BoPs along Indo-Pak border in Jammu.
Kashmir conflict on verge of merging with IS war: Muzaffar Hussain Baig
Baig said the conflict, which arose out of the "direct legacy" of Partition and Jinnah's two-nation theory , has changed for the worse.
Fiction chronicles human tragedy in Kashmir conflict
The author shows that real tragedy does not stop at the frontiers of the imaginable but, in Kausar Jan's life, proceeds inexorably towards the inevitable.
Sophian deaths: No witness turns up to depose
J&K govt ordered a judicial probe into the killings after CRPF claim that all the deceased were militants, a version contested by local residents.
Stronger surveillance needed to prevent terror attacks: Omar Abdullah
Terrorists had yesterday stormed a police station and an army camp in Jammu region, killing 10 people including an army officer in twin 'fidayeen' attacks.
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