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Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan again makes reference to Kashmir in UN General Assembly

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Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan again makes reference to Kashmir in UN General Assembly

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has again referred to the issue of Kashmir in his address to world leaders at the high-level UN General Assembly session. Last year also, Erdogan in his pre-recorded video statement to the General Debate had made a reference to Jammu and Kashmir. India at that time termed it as “completely unacceptable”, saying Turkey should learn to respect the sovereignty of other nations and reflect on its own policies more deeply. Erdogan in his address to the General Debate on Tuesday said: “We maintain our stance in…

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Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister offers to help ease India – Pakistan tensions

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Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister offers to help ease India - Pakistan tensions

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud has said that Kashmir is a disputed territory and stressed that the kingdom is ready to play its role in resolving the issue, as well as easing tensions between Pakistan and India. In an interview with The Hindu newspaper during his maiden visit to India, Faisal stressed the importance of dialogue between Pakistan and India. “There should be focused on the path of dialogue between India and Pakistan to resolve issues in a way that can settle concerns permanently,” he…

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GoI using politically motivated allegations of Tax Evasion, Financial Irregularities to silence HR Activists, Journalists, and other critics of the govt

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GoI using politically motivated allegations of Tax Evasion, Financial Irregularities to silence HR Activists, Journalists, and other critics of the govt

Stop Harassment of Activists, Journalists, Peaceful Protesters Indian authorities are using politically motivated allegations of tax evasion and financial irregularities to silence human rights activists, journalists, and other critics of the government, Human Rights Watch said today. In September 2021, government financial officials have carried out raids in Srinagar, Delhi, and Mumbai on journalists’ homes, news offices, an actor’s premises, and the home and office of a human rights activist. The raids are part of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led national government’s escalating crackdown on freedom of expression, association,…

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India hits out at Pakistan, OIC for raising Kashmir Issue at UN Human Rights Council

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India hits out at Pakistan, OIC for raising Kashmir Issue at UN Human Rights Council

Pawan Badhe, first secretary in India’s permanent mission in Geneva, said it has become a habit for Pakistan to misuse the platforms provided by the council to propagate its false and malicious propaganda against India. India on Wednesday hit out at Pakistan as well as the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for raising the Kashmir issue at the UN Human Rights Commission and said the grouping has “helplessly” allowed itself to be held “hostage” by Islamabad. At the 48th session of the human rights council, India said Pakistan has been…

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Would welcome Russia as potential mediator in settling Kashmir Conflict: Shafqat Ali Khan

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Would welcome Russia as potential mediator in settling Kashmir Conflict - Shafqat Ali Khan

Pakistan would welcome Russia’s efforts to mediate peace in the longstanding conflict between Islamabad and New Delhi over the Kashmir region, Pakistani Ambassador to Russia Shafqat Ali Khan told in an interview. “As as friends we can’t force Russia, but we would welcome any positive mediatory role Russia can play,” Khan said. Russia’s good standing as a sought-after mediator comes from its international standing and good relations with both conflict parties, the ambassador said. “Russia is a permanent member of the UN Security Council. And it has historically very strong…

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What the Taliban victory in Afghanistan means for India and the world

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What the Taliban victory in Afghanistan means for India and the world

How did Kabul fall in the blink of an eye, what are the potential ramifications of the rebirth of an Islamic Emirate for India, what does this mean for the world order, and other vital questions answered By- Praveen Swami Almost in the blink of an eye, Afghanistan changed this week. The worst price is going to be paid by young Afghans who grew up in the wake of 9/11: for all the corruption and inefficiency of the government, the decades since have seen historically unprecedented gains in education, employment,…

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Afghanistan’s neighbors watch warily as Taliban completes its dramatic takeover

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Afghanistan’s neighbors watch warily as Taliban completes its dramatic takeover

The Taliban’s stunning takeover of Kabul sent shock waves around the world — with immediate implications for the complicated knot of three regional powers in Afghanistan’s neighborhood: Pakistan, India, and China. In recent months, all three governments have escalated their diplomatic outreach to the Taliban in anticipation of the possibility that it would grow into a political force in Afghanistan. That possibility became reality as the group swept into the capital Sunday, ushering in a new geopolitical landscape in Asia. For Pakistan, the Afghan Taliban’s return delivers a strategic defeat…

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The rise of Taliban in Afghanistan and how it might impact Jammu & Kashmir

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The rise of Taliban in Afghanistan and how it might impact J&K

Many in the government believe that an unstable Afghanistan might have a direct impact on Jammu and Kashmir like that in the 1990s when militants trained in Taliban and Al-Qaeda camps entered the Valley and carried out multiple attacks. By- Aalok Sensharma It was on August 5, 2019, when the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, rewrote history by abrogating Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcating the erstwhile state into two union territories (UTs) — Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. By ending the…

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Pakistan & Saudi Arabia agree to work on Kashmir, Palestine, Yemen

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Pakistan & the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia agree to work on Kashmir, Palestine, Yemen

Noting the difficulties being faced by Pakistani nationals due to corona-related travel restrictions, Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday underlined the importance of timely measures for the facilitation of their return to Saudi Arabia. The prime minister thanked for the administration of corona vaccines to Pakistanis living in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The COVID-19 situation in the two countries and in South Asia was discussed during Premier Imran Khan’s meeting with the Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal Bin Farhan Al Saud here. The prime minister…

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Beijing reiterates support for Pakistan on Kashmir Issue

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Beijing reiterates support for Pakistan on Kashmir Issue

China on Saturday reiterated its support to Pakistan on its dispute over Kashmir with India, saying it opposes any unilateral action which could complicate the situation in the Indian union territory at the center of the conflict between New Delhi and Islamabad. The situation in Kashmir was among several issues, likely topped by the death of nine Chinese personnel in a bomb blast in Dasu in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region of Pakistan earlier this month, discussed at a meeting between Chinese state councilor and foreign minister Wang Yi and Pakistani…

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