Kashmir Unrest
FM shares with UN secretary general a comprehensive dossier containing evidence of human rights violations in occupied Kashmir.
Updated 25 Sep, 2021 05:28pm
Urges pressure on India for resolution of Kashmir dispute, asks UN to convene a global dialogue on countering Islamophobia.
Updated 25 Sep, 2021 11:13am
As the largest country in the region, India is injecting instability that can lead to unpredictable consequences.
Published 14 Sep, 2021 07:20am
Qureshi says majority of the dossier's references are from international and Indian media outlets as well as rights organisations.
Updated 12 Sep, 2021 08:07pm
"Had the UN investigated the custodial murder of Ashraf Khan Sehrai, Geelani’s life could have been saved," says Shehryar Afridi.
Updated 11 Sep, 2021 11:31am
Police seized documents and electronic devices, including cellphones and laptops, belonging to the journalists and their spouses.
Updated 08 Sep, 2021 06:54pm
In the face of repression, many have stopped writing resistance poetry while others now largely keep their poems to themselves.
Published 07 Sep, 2021 01:06pm
Charges include raising anti-India slogans and wrapping the late leader’s body in Pakistan's flag.
Updated 06 Sep, 2021 09:00am
Mirwaiz calls funeral restrictions "extremely shameful".
Updated 04 Sep, 2021 08:40am
India's actions were a "blatant violation" of international humanitarian laws and all tenets of civil and human rights, says FO.
Updated 03 Sep, 2021 09:12pm
Geelani was anathema to India because of the clarity of his views.
Updated 03 Sep, 2021 08:43am
"He inspired three generations of Kashmiris in resisting illegal Indian occupation and unabated tyranny," FO spokesperson says.
Updated 02 Sep, 2021 04:48pm
Pakistan flag to fly at half-mast, nation to observe a day of mourning, says PM Imran.
Updated 02 Sep, 2021 11:22am
Two senior Kashmiri commanders, three other fighters killed in two separate incidents.
Updated 25 Aug, 2021 08:16am
Indian forces had martyred six Kashmiris in the past three days, says FO spokesperson.
Updated 22 Aug, 2021 08:42am
Only one man has struggled hard to keep the flag flying — Mirwaiz Umar Farooq.
Updated 21 Aug, 2021 09:34am
Locals say arbitrary arrests, intimidation by security forces and snatching of phones have left many too scared to voice dissent.
Published 20 Aug, 2021 12:11pm
Foreign Office terms restrictions on processions a "flagrant violation" of Kashmiris' fundamental right.
Published 19 Aug, 2021 12:07am
Government forces used batons to beat journalists covering the procession; dozens of people detained.
Published 17 Aug, 2021 11:30pm
UN criticised for delay in holding of plebiscite.
Updated 16 Aug, 2021 08:16am
"The Indian allegation is just another manifestation of its baseless propaganda and smear campaign against Pakistan," says FO.
Published 14 Aug, 2021 06:59pm
Ghulam Rasool Dar was the local president of the governing Bharatiya Janata Party’s farmers wing.
Updated 10 Aug, 2021 08:46am
“I fear there will be no Kashmir to save in two years’ time if Indian demographic terrorism is not stopped," he says.
Updated 09 Aug, 2021 07:28am
Foreign Office rejects Indian envoy's statement claiming that occupied Kashmir is an "integral" part of India.
Published 07 Aug, 2021 02:57pm
AJK president says situation in occupied Kashmir demands OIC Human Rights Commission's immediate attention.
Updated 07 Aug, 2021 09:12am
Hurriyat chief asks Delhi to talk to Islamabad.
Updated 06 Aug, 2021 07:55am
Nation observes Kashmir Exploitation Day; events arranged in major cities and AJK to express solidarity with Kashmiris.
Updated 06 Aug, 2021 07:31am
Rallies taken out in Islamabad and Karachi to condemn "barbarism and violence" witnessed in occupied Kashmir.
Updated 06 Aug, 2021 07:58am
"For the world, the Covid-19 lockdown began early in 2020 but Kashmir has been under lockdown since August 2019."
Published 05 Aug, 2021 11:00am
The struggle in Kashmir is indigenous and has enjoyed popular support against India’s military occupation.
Updated 05 Aug, 2021 08:09am
