Asking United Nations to honour the Security Council resolutions on Kashmir, Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday batted for free and fair plebiscite in troubled Himalayan region. Sharif was addressing 71st General Assembly of United Nations in New York. Major part of his speech was dedicated to Kashmir and the events unfolding there since July 08, 2016 when popular militant commander Burhan Wani was killed by forces. Terming Burhan Wani as “symbol” of Kashmir’s latest ‘Intifada’, Sharif told the UNGA that Wani was “murdered by Indian forces”. Addressing efforts…
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SC for early hearing of PIL seeking Governor’s rule in J&K
The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked its Registry to consider listing a pending plea filed by Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party (JKNPP) leader Bhim Singh seeking imposition of Governor’s rule in the troubled state, for early hearing. “The Supreme Court Registry may give an early date of hearing,” a bench comprising Justices A R Dave and L Nageswara Rao said when senior advocate and JKNPP leader mentioned the matter seeking its hearing. “The petition has now been listed for hearing in December. Whole of Kashmir is on fire. I…
Read MoreOIC Backs Pak, asks India to cease atrocities in Kashmir
Expressing their solidarity with the Kashmiri people, the OIC group “reaffirmed their resolve to remain the voice of the Kashmiris’ at the international stage.” The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has backed Pakistan and called on India to immediately cease ‘atrocities’ in Kashmir and peacefully settle the issue in accordance with wishes of Kashmiri people and the UNSC resolutions. OIC Secretary General Iyad Ameen Madani Monday expressed concern over the situation in Kashmir and called for an immediate cessation of atrocities by India, urging the Indian government for peaceful settlement…
Read MoreNawaz meets Kerry, seeks US role in Kashmir dispute; Ban Ki-Moon calls for peace
Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Monday sought help from the US to resolve tensions between India and Pakistan, as he raised the issue of human rights violations and killings in Kashmir. Sharif met US Secretary of State John Kerry here during which he raised the Kashmir issue. “The Prime Minister said that more than 107 people have been assassinated in Kashmir, thousands injured and worst human rights violations are being committed at the state level,” according to a readout of the meeting issued by Pakistan. Sharif told Kerry that he…
Read MoreTiming of Uri attack ‘Suspicious’: Mustafa Kamal
National Conference Monday said that Uri terror attack may be a ‘conspiracy’ and its timing is ‘suspicious’ because it coincided with Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif heading to the UN General Assembly to talk about ‘human rights violations’ in Kashmir. “Such things have happened in past in Kashmir and we all know how innocent Sikhs were butchered in Chattisinghpora village in South Kashmir in March 2000 when the then United States President Bill Clinton was scheduled to visit India. There is a vast network of Indian security agencies in Kashmir…
Read MorePost Tariq Karra resignation, Nisar Mandoo also leaves PDP
In a set back to the ruling PDP, party leader Nisar Ahmad Mandoo today resigned from the party saying he cannot side with “bloodbath” of Kashmiris, the second prominent leader to resign in the wake of the ongoing unrest in Kashmir. “I am resigning from the basic membership of the PDP as I cannot side with the bloodbath of Kashmiris,” Mandoo, who was senior vice president of the party’s Srinagar unit, told reporters here. Mandoo also cited “anti-people” policies of BJP-PDP coalition in the state as a reason for his…
Read MoreCurfew, Shutdown, Protest continues on 72th Day, Pro-Freedom rallies foiled, Scores injured
Pellets continues to rain, 40 fresh injured Dozens detained in old Srinagar areas 13 booked under PSA in Tral, Awantipora Curfew in Vehil Shopian today 56 stone-pelters arrested in 24 hours, says police At least 60 people sustained pellet and teargas shell injuries when forces foiled pro-freedom rallies in various areas of Kashmir on Sunday, witnesses and reports said. 20 youth were detained in old Srinagar areas, triggering massive protests, they said. Reports said forces foiled pro-freedom rallies in South Kashmir and also imposed strict restrictions at various district headquarters…
Read More250 Injured during Protests, Clashes, Curfew; Youth Succumbs, death toll rises to 80
Forces ‘wreak havoc’ in Pulwama’s Kareemabad village, 150 wounded Curfew imposed in Anantnag to foil freedom march ‘Arrest spree’ in Baramulla 140 injured as forces rain pellets, tear gas shells on people in Karimabad 19 including slain HM militant Nasir Pandit’s brother arrested from village Tukroo villagers accuse forces of looting jewelry, cash Curbs, shutdown cripple life for 65th day Sopore, Pulwama, Budgam witnessed stray stone pelting incidents: Police A 20-year-old youth from Wadwan village of Central Kashmir’s Budgam district died at SK Institute of Medical Sciences Soura on Sunday…
Read MoreCentre to deploy more forces in Valley to ensure security during Eid
Plans are afoot to deploy additional contingents of security forces and impose prohibitory orders under Section 144 CrPC in sensitive areas of the Kashmir Valley in view of the forthcoming Eid celebrations. Officials said a “concerned” central government has chalked out a plan of action to ensure peace and security during Eid-ul Azha on September 12 with steps like avoiding large congregations on the streets and advising people to celebrate at home. They said additional forces are expected to be deployed in the Valley to beef up security measures. Section…
Read More150 Injured in fresh Clashes across Kashmir; Freedom in Sight, Delhi Shaken, claims Geelani
Day 63; Protests, Clashes, Curfew continued across Kashmir Protests at Hazratbal No prayers at Srinagar’s Jamia Masjid on 9th Friday 31 stone-pelting incidents reported: Police Freedom rallies held across Kashmir Geelani releases five-page statement, calls Pak a friend At least 150 people were injured in clashes that broke out after Friday prayers across Kashmir, with 50 people sustaining pellet and teargas shell injuries in South Kashmir areas alone, reports and witnesses said. A youth was hit by a bullet at 90-feet Soura on Srinagar outskirts during clashes and his condition…
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