ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 (APP):Eleven days after Indian authorities began detaining hundreds of local leaders and activists in Kashmir, fearing violence after the region’s special status was withdrawn, it is unclear in many cases where they are or why they were taken away. “We don’t know where he is and what the charges are. We heard… Continue reading Families of Kashmir detainees in dark about their whereabouts
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Nation observes August 14 as Kashmir Solidarity Day
ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (APP):The nation on Wednesday celebrated its 72nd independence day with great spirit by expressing solidarity with the people of Indian occupied Kashmir (IoK) facing oppression for more than seven decades, which further mounted after revocation of the Articles 370 and 35-A of the Indian constitution by New Delhi this month. The day… Continue reading Nation observes August 14 as Kashmir Solidarity Day
President confers 116 Pakistan civil awards on Independence Day
ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi has approved the conferment of Pakistan Civil Award on 116 individuals from Pakistan as well as some foreign nationals on Independence Day in recognition of their excellence and courage in their respective fields. The investiture ceremony of these awards will take place on Pakistan Day, March, 23, 2020,… Continue reading President confers 116 Pakistan civil awards on Independence Day
PM reassures Kashmiri leaders of Pakistan’s persistent support
MUZAFFARABAD, Aug 14 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday said the whole Pakistani nation stood by their Kashmiri brethren in the most difficult time and the country would keep up extending moral, diplomatic and political support to them. The prime minister, in a meeting with prominent leaders of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), and Hurriyat Conference… Continue reading PM reassures Kashmiri leaders of Pakistan’s persistent support
Qureshi phones Russian counterpart to brief on IoJ&K worsening situation
ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (APP):Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi Wednesday held a phonic conversation with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov to brief him on the current situation in the Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IoJ&K). Shah Mahmood Qureshi briefed Sergey Lavrov on the illegal and unilateral steps taken by the Indian government to change the… Continue reading Qureshi phones Russian counterpart to brief on IoJ&K worsening situation
PM warns India of serious consequences in case of any misadventure
MUZAFFARABAD, Aug 14 (APP):Declaring himself as an ambassador for raising the Kashmir issue at international fora, Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday sternly warned of stronger response from Pakistan in case of any misadventure by Modi led government across the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). He said wars were no solution to the issues, but in… Continue reading PM warns India of serious consequences in case of any misadventure
FO summons Indian envoy to condemn ceasefire violation at LoC
ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (APP):Pakistan on Wednesday summoned Indian Deputy High Commissioner Gaurav Ahluwalia here at the Foreign Office and condemned the unprovoked ceasefire violations by the Indian occupation forces along the Line of Control (LoC). The Indian envoy was summoned by Director General (South Asia and SAARC) Dr Mohammad Faisal over the unprovoked ceasefire violation… Continue reading FO summons Indian envoy to condemn ceasefire violation at LoC
Pakistan always stood by Kashmiris, to continue doing so: COAS
RAWALPINDI, Aug 14 (APP):Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa Wednesday said Pakistan had always stood by the Kashmiris against India’s hegemonic ambitions and would continue doing so, and there could never be a compromise on the Kashmir issue. “Reality of Kashmir was neither changed by an illegal piece of paper in… Continue reading Pakistan always stood by Kashmiris, to continue doing so: COAS
Country to progress, Kashmir issue to be resolved under PM’s leadership: Firdous
ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan Wednesday evening expressed confidence that Pakistan would progress and the Kashmir issue would be resolved under the bold and dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan. The prime minister in his address to the Azad Jammu and Kashmir… Continue reading Country to progress, Kashmir issue to be resolved under PM’s leadership: Firdous
IoK people looking towards Pakistan after revocation of special status: AJK PM
MUZAFFARABAD, Aug 14 (APP):Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Raja Farooq Haider Khan Wednesday said the Indian occupied Kashmir (IoK) people were looking towards Pakistan after revoking of special status of their territory by New Delhi, defying its all international commitments, including the United Nations resolutions on the Kashmir issue. Addressing the special session… Continue reading IoK people looking towards Pakistan after revocation of special status: AJK PM
War ignited by Indian will be brought to logical conclusion by Kashmiris: AJK President
MIRPUR (AJK): Aug 14 (APP):The AJK President, Sardar Masood Khan has said that the war which, India has ignited will be brought to its logical conclusion by the Kashmiri people. “The valiant Kashmiri people are certainly alone at this critical juncture, but they have not lost their courage and morale rather the latest Indian moves… Continue reading War ignited by Indian will be brought to logical conclusion by Kashmiris: AJK President
Pakistan the greatest blessings of Allah for Muslim ummah: AJK Prime Minister
MIRPUR (AJK): Aug 14 (APP):Azad Jammu & Kashmir Prime Minister Raja Farooq Haider Khan has said ‘’Pakistan is the greatest blessing of Almighty Allah for the Muslims world over next to the sacred state of Madina”. He was addressing the main flag hoisting ceremony on the 73rd Independence Day of Pakistan at President House in… Continue reading Pakistan the greatest blessings of Allah for Muslim ummah: AJK Prime Minister
PM arrives Muzaffarabad to address AJK Legislative Assembly
MUZAFFARABAD, Aug 14 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday arrived here to address the Legislative Assembly of Azad Jammu and Kashmir on the Independence Day of Pakistan. According to a press release of the PM Office media wing, upon his arrival, the prime minister was received by president AJK Sardar Masood Khan and prime minister Raja… Continue reading PM arrives Muzaffarabad to address AJK Legislative Assembly
President hoists national flag
ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (APP):President of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday hoisted the national flag in a ceremony held here in connection with the Independence Day(14 August) . The main ceremony held at the Convention Center,Islamabad, was attended by senior civil and military leadership and a large number of people. After flag hosting ceremony, the… Continue reading President hoists national flag
PM leaves for Muzaffarabad to address AJK Legislative Assembly
ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday left for Muzaffarabad to address the Legislative Assembly of Azad Jammu and Kashmir on the Independence Day of Pakistan. The government of Pakistan had decided to observe 14th August in solidarity with the brave Kashmiris of the Indian Occupied Kashmir (IoK) and their just struggle for their… Continue reading PM leaves for Muzaffarabad to address AJK Legislative Assembly
India’s attempts to change IOK’s demographics unacceptable: President
ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi Wednesday reiterating Pakistan’s unflinching support to the Kashmiris in their just struggle to self-determination, said that India’s regressive decision to alter the special status of Kashmir as a disputed territory and its attempt to tamper with IOK’s demographics was unacceptable. Addressing a flag hoisting and Kashmir Solidarity day… Continue reading India’s attempts to change IOK’s demographics unacceptable: President
Kashmir an unfinished agenda of subcontinent’s partition plan: Firdous
ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan Wednesday said Kashmir was an unfinished agenda of the partition plan of the subcontinent that could only be completed with granting of right to self-determination to the Kashmiris. Dr Firdous, in her special message on Independence Day, said… Continue reading Kashmir an unfinished agenda of subcontinent’s partition plan: Firdous
Health Care system to be improved: Chief Minister
SIALKOT, August 14 (APP)::Chief Minister Punjab Usman Buzdar along with Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan and Provincial Minister for Special Education Chaudhry Muhammad Akhlaq on Eid day visited District Headquarter Hospital Sialkot. During the visit the Chief Minister inquired about the welfare of patients and distributed gifts… Continue reading Health Care system to be improved: Chief Minister
Pakistan to continue fight India’s ‘illegal’ Kashmir move at every forum: Farogh Naseem
ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (APP):Minister for Law and Justice Barrister Dr. Muhammad Farogh Naseem Wednesday assured that Pakistani nation could not leave Kashmiri people alone in their difficult time and all-out efforts would be made to end India’s illegal occupation of Kashmir. Talking to private news channel, on the special occasion of Independence day, he also… Continue reading Pakistan to continue fight India’s ‘illegal’ Kashmir move at every forum: Farogh Naseem
PM struggling for Kashmir at international level
SARGODHA, Aug 14 (APP)::Spokesperson and Special Assistant to Prime Minister Pakistan Nadeem Afzal Chan said that Indian government has committed extreme violation of International Laws by eliminating section A-35 and 370 from the constitution. Addressing flag hosting ceremony on Independence Day as Kashmir Solidarity Day at Jinnah Hall Company Bagh here on Wednesday Nadeem Afzal… Continue reading PM struggling for Kashmir at international level
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