Kashmir’s pellet horrorBy: Abid Ahmad Shah on August 14, 2018The world of today is beset with a plethora of conflicts, every right, left and centre. Kashmir imbroglio in the Asian sub-continent forms the majoritarian case of a looming imbroglio, overridden with a burden of mismanagement, broken promises and many more. The valley of Kashmir forms the contrary case of the strand of governance deficit which has given renewed impetus to the dissenting voices of … [Read more...] about Kashmir’s pellet horror
A young boy dies as Indian troops open fireBy: Web Desk on July 12, 2018SRINAGAR: On Wednesday, a Kashmiri boy was martyred with a couple of other peaceful protestors who were injured at the Kupwara district by firing of Indian troops. The martyred young boy has been identified as Khalid Ghafar Malik, 22 year old, who was shot in the throat and was rushed to a nearby hospital where gave in to the wounds. The incident triggered anti-India demonstrations through … [Read more...] about A young boy dies as Indian troops open fire
Jeep accident leaves 8 dead, others injured in MuzaffarabadBy: Web Desk on April 25, 2018 MUZAFFARABAD: A passenger jeep accident on Tuesday took eight lives with several injured, after falling into a trench near Muzaffarabad city of Azad Jammu Kashmir (AJK). As per reports, the jeep was heading to Seri Dara village, northeast of Muzaffarabad when the accident occurred around 9 am. A rescue operation was started by the authorities after the … [Read more...] about Jeep accident leaves 8 dead, others injured in Muzaffarabad
Sushma refuses to admit ceasefire violations from Indian side in letter to AsifBy: Web Desk on December 10, 2017ISLAMABAD: Indian foreign minister Sushma Swaraj has responded to the letter written to him by her Pakistani counterpart Khawaja Muhammad Asif regarding the ceasefire violations by the Indian army in the Indian Held Kashmir, Pakistan’s Foreign Office Spokesperson Mohammad Faisal told on Sunday. The Indian FM however did not admit to the violations, claiming that the Indian army opened fire on … [Read more...] about Sushma refuses to admit ceasefire violations from Indian side in letter to Asif
Kashmirs Mehbooba ready to sit on hot seat of chief ministerBy: Web Desk on April 1, 2016SRINAGAR – People’s Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti will be sworn in as the first woman chief minister of the Indian-held Jammu Kashmir on April 4, an Indian newspaper quoted her party leader Amitabh Mattoo as saying. “Mehbooba Mufti will be sworn in as chief minister on April 4,” said Mattoo, who worked as an adviser to the late Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, … [Read more...] about Kashmirs Mehbooba ready to sit on hot seat of chief minister
Kashmirs Mehbooba ready to sit on hot seat of chief ministerBy: Web Desk on April 1, 2016SRINAGAR – People’s Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti will be sworn in as the first woman chief minister of the Indian-held Jammu Kashmir on April 4, an Indian newspaper quoted her party leader Amitabh Mattoo as saying. “Mehbooba Mufti will be sworn in as chief minister on April 4,” said Mattoo, who worked as an adviser to the late Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, … [Read more...] about Kashmirs Mehbooba ready to sit on hot seat of chief minister
Justice Ghulam Mustafa takes oath as AJK CECBy: Online on February 20, 2016MUZAFFARABAD: Justice Ghulam Mustafa Mughal, chief justice of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir High Court (AJKHC), on Friday took oath as chief election commissioner (CEC) of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK).Justice Mughal will conduct the general elections in the AJK in summer this year. Justice Muhammad Azam Khan, chief justice of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Supreme Court (AJKSC), administered the … [Read more...] about Justice Ghulam Mustafa takes oath as AJK CEC
14 persons die in Kashmir flash floodBy: Junaid Javed on August 3, 2015MIRPUR – At least 14 persons died and a dozen others injured in various incidents due to recent flash floods in various parts of Azad Jammu Kashmir, official sources said on Monday. As many as 25 houses were damaged completely and 78 partially following the heavy rainfall and floods in the seasonal nullahs, the officials said. Most of the casualties in the recent calamity were … [Read more...] about 14 persons die in Kashmir flash flood
Rain and landslides kill nine in Azad Kashmir on August 3, 2015ISLAMABAD/KARACHI/PESHAWAR: At least nine people have been killed during five days of torrential rain and landslides in Azad Kashmir, emergency officials said on Thursday.The deaths came as water channels swelled and people were left trapped in landslides in four mountainous districts of Kashmir.The latest casualties bring the overall death toll from this year’s monsoon floods to at least … [Read more...] about Rain and landslides kill nine in Azad Kashmir
Pakistani flags unfurled amid anti-India protests in Kashmir on August 3, 2015SRINAGAR - Thousands gathered to stage pro-Pakistan and anti-India demonstrations in Srinagar and other parts of the Indian-held Jammu Kashmir on the first day of Eidul Fitr with some youth clashing with security forces, amid reports that Pakistani flags had also been unfurled, according to Radio Pakistan. Veteran Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Geelani had on July 17 called for peaceful protests … [Read more...] about Pakistani flags unfurled amid anti-India protests in Kashmir
