FO welcomes human rights bodies’ statement asking India to release political prisoners
“The joint statement rightly underlines that measures to combat Covid-19 must respect human rights of every individual."
Kashmir Unrest
Kashmir Unrest
Nine killed by Indian forces in held Kashmir
Disputed territory has been under a long-running curfew imposed to quell Kashmiris' peaceful struggle of freedom.
Editorial: Even during a global crisis, India has sought to ignite a new controversy in occupied Kashmir
Activists have called the new domicile law a sinister attempt to change the demographic profile of the region.
AJK govt condemns India’s domicile move for held Kashmir
World community asked to take stock of arbitrary move regarding disputed territory.
India issues new domicile law for held Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir can be called the place of domicile of a person who has lived there for at least 15 years.
India’s internet curbs in held Kashmir hamper coronavirus fight
Most citizens unable to attend Indian health ministry's online training session on coronavirus patient care.
Tragedy of Pak-India disputes
To seize the opportunity and to nurture its benefits would have required rare courage and statesmanship.
President Alvi urges AJK people to maintain strict precautions
Calls AJK President Sardar Masood Khan to inquire about the state's preparedness for combating the coronavirus.
Pakistan seeks debt relief to fight Covid-19
Countries like Pakistan should be provided relief so that they can focus on dealing with the pandemic, says FM Qureshi.
Pakistan asks India to lift blockade on IOK to curb spread of coronavirus
As of Thursday, four cases were reported from Jammu and Kashmir, while another eight from Ladakh.
India sets free veteran Kashmiri politician Farooq Abdullah
Police report accuses leader of resorting to "dirty politics".
Sustained efforts urged for settlement of Kashmir dispute
“Right now there is an inexplicable halt in our Kashmir diplomacy. People ask why?” asks Maleeha Lodhi.
PM Imran thanks Iran's supreme leader, Erdogan for condemning India's oppression of Muslims
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei calls on India to “confront extremist Hindus” and “stop the massacre of Muslims”.
'Incredible India' now being viewed as intolerant India, says FM Qureshi
"Modi's policies are taking a bloody and dangerous turn," says the foreign minister.
OIC supports Kashmir issue settlement under UN resolutions, says envoy
Special envoy on Jammu and Kashmir Yousef M. Al Dobeay says Kashmir and Palestinian issues top the OIC agenda.
Social media restrictions lifted in occupied Kashmir
Access will be limited to 2G internet speed for mobile and fixed line subscribers across the region.
OIC envoy on Kashmir arrives on five-day visit to Pakistan
Ambassador Yousef M. Al Dobeay scheduled to go to AJK, get briefing about LoC violations by Indian forces.
PPP scorns government's reaction to Trump’s offer to mediate on Kashmir
“President Trump’s role as a mediator in the Kashmir dispute will undoubtedly favour India," says Raza Rabbani.
Qureshi welcomes Trump’s remarks on Pak-US ties
Says India has further complicated difficult issue of occupied Kashmir.
In New Delhi, Trump reiterates offer to mediate on Kashmir
"I have a great relationship with the Pakistani prime minister," says the US president.
Kashmir not among European Union’s priorities for 2020
Qureshi says the bloc is shy of talking about human rights violations for economic compulsions.
PM Imran sees no hope for Kashmir during Modi govt
“I feel that if there will be a strong and clear headed leadership in India this problem would be solved."
British legislators praise free access to ‘meet anyone, anywhere’ in AJK
“We are grateful to the AJK president and also to the Pakistani government for the open access," says MP Abrahams.
Foreign Office keeps views on Afghan election result to itself
Spokesperson hopes Trump will raise Kashmir issue during India visit.
Kashmir journalist wins AFP's Kate Webb Prize for coverage of India's lockdown
Unable to skirt the communications shutdown, Ahmer Khan flew in and out of Delhi to file his stories.
Just and lasting solution to Kashmir dispute vital for peace in South Asia: PM Imran
Urges international community to raise issue of Indian aggression in IOK during meeting with UK MPs.
British MPs hope India will reciprocate Pakistan’s ‘progressive approach’ on Kashmir
"We are an independent group, we are not anti-India or pro-Pakistan, we are pro-human rights," says British MP Abrahams.
India cracks down on use of VPNs in occupied Kashmir to get around social media ban
Social networks are still blocked even after the government restored limited mobile data service.
Sick Kashmiris feel deadly consequences of India-imposed blackout
At hospitals and universities, only administrative staff can use broadband, leaving doctors unable to access research.
India summons Turkish envoy over Erdogan's remarks on Kashmir
India says Erdogan's remarks will have a bearing on bilateral trade.