ISLAMABAD, Sep 19 (APP):People continue to suffer immensely as the Kashmir valley continues to remain under strict military lockdown for the 46th consecutive day, Thursday in India occupied Kashmir. According to Kashmir Media Service, the heavy deployment of Indian troops has created an atmosphere of fear, forcing the people to remain indoors. The continued blockade… Continue reading Residents continue to suffer as valley remains under siege
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Ali Gilani prevented from holding press conference
ISLAMABAD, Sep 19 (APP):The occupation authorities in Held Kashmir(IoK) disallowed the Chairman of All Parties Hurriyat Conference, Syed Ali Gilani, from holding a press conference at his residence in Srinagar on Thursday. According to Kashmir Media Service, Due to suspension of communications means, Syed Ali Gilani, had invited the media persons through letters. However, when… Continue reading Ali Gilani prevented from holding press conference
UN chief calls for respect for human rights in occupied Kashmir
ISLAMABAD, Sep 19 (APP):UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres underscored the need for respecting human rights in Indian Occupied Kashmir, which is under repressive lockdown for over six weeks now, and urged India and Pakistan to find a solution to the grave crisis through dialogue. Responding to a question from a Pakistani journalist at his crowded press… Continue reading UN chief calls for respect for human rights in occupied Kashmir
Firdous lauds media role in highlighting Kashmir issue
ISLAMABAD, Sep 18 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Wednesday said that national media played a crucial role in highlighting Kashmir issue across the the world in the aftermath of August 5 Indian action to convert occupied Jammu and Kashmir into world largest prison. Addressing the participants… Continue reading Firdous lauds media role in highlighting Kashmir issue
Pakistan stands with Kashmiris, to never betray them: Qureshi
ISLAMABAD, Sep 18 (APP):Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Wednesday said that Pakistan was fully cognizant of the situation in Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, stood with the people of Kashmir and would continue to extend its moral and diplomatic support to them till realization of their just demand for self-determination in line with the… Continue reading Pakistan stands with Kashmiris, to never betray them: Qureshi
Kashmir under siege on 45th consecutive day today
ISLAMABAD, Sep 18 (APP):The curfew and communications blackout across occupied Kashmir entered 45th day, today amid shops and business establishments remained shut and schools without attendance in Indian occupied Kashmir. According to Kashmir Media Service, the schools remained open across the Valley but the students fail to turn up as parents are unwilling to send… Continue reading Kashmir under siege on 45th consecutive day today
Every Kashmiri to fight for IoJ&K freedom till last drop of blood : AJK PM
ISLAMABAD, Sep 18 (APP):AJK Prime Minister Raja Farooq Haider Wednesday said every Kashmiri would fight for the freedom of Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IoJ&K) till the last drop of his blood. “We have given every kind of sacrifice and are again ready to shed the last drop of blood for the freedom of Kashmir… Continue reading Every Kashmiri to fight for IoJ&K freedom till last drop of blood : AJK PM
China hopes for peaceful resolution of Kashmir issue
ISLAMABAD, Sep 18 (APP):China has always taken Kashmir as an issue between India and Pakistan and hoped that this issue could be resolved through friendly and peaceful negotiations between the two countries as per United Nations Charter and its relevant resolutions, a Chinese Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Tuesday said. We always take Kashmir as a problem… Continue reading China hopes for peaceful resolution of Kashmir issue
Members of European Parliament slam India for denying Kashmiris’ right to self determination
ISLAMABAD, Sep 17 (APP):The members of the European Parliament on Tuesday strongly censured Indian government’s continuous obduracy in denying the Kashmiris their fundamental right to self determination as guaranteed by the United Nations Security Council resolutions. Speaking in a special debate of the plenary of the European Parliament held at Strasbourg, France on the issue… Continue reading Members of European Parliament slam India for denying Kashmiris’ right to self determination
Petition raises Kashmir concerns
ISLAMABAD, Sep 17 (APP):British Labour MP John Spellar has called on the Prime Minister Boris Johnson to obtain justice for the oppressed people of Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir. According to Kashmir Media Service, Occupied Kashmir had its autonomy wiped out last month after restrictions were imposed on it by the Indian government. The petition,… Continue reading Petition raises Kashmir concerns
India makes Kashmir graveyard: Mishaal Malik
ISLAMABAD, Sep 17 (APP):Mishaal Malik, wife of Jammu & Kashmir Liberation Front (KJLF) leader Yaseen Malik, claimed on Tuesday that she was informed through her sources as India was intended to prolong the curfew in the valley for a year which proved India’s plan to turn the valley into an open jail. This she said… Continue reading India makes Kashmir graveyard: Mishaal Malik
Kashmir not a political matter rather issue of Pakistan’s survival: Firdous
ISLAMABAD, Sep 16 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Monday said the Kashmir issue was not a political matter, rather it was an issue of Pakistan’s survival . Addressing the Kashmir Solidarity Conference organized here by the Mashaikh and Ulema Council Pakistan, she said Prime Minister… Continue reading Kashmir not a political matter rather issue of Pakistan’s survival: Firdous
40,000 Kashmiris arrested since August 5, says WPI leader
ISLAMABAD, Sep 16 (APP):Indian forces have arrested around 40,000 Kashmiris since August 5, the day when India abrogated Article 370 to scrap Jammu and Kashmir of its special status in the Indian constitution. According to Kashmir Media Service, this was disclosed by Sheema Mohsin, a senior leader of the Welfare Party of India during a… Continue reading 40,000 Kashmiris arrested since August 5, says WPI leader
US senator says he is committed to Kashmiri people’s right of self-determination
NEW YORK, Sept 15 (APP):A senior U.S. senator has deplored India’s annexation of occupied Kashmir, saying he was committed to human rights and self-determination for the people of the disputed state. “India’s recent changes to the status of Jammu and Kashmir are a drastic shift away from decades of precedent and policy, increase the potential… Continue reading US senator says he is committed to Kashmiri people’s right of self-determination
Pakistani nation standing with Kashmiris: Firdous
ISLAMABAD, Sep 14 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan has thanked the people of Muzaffarabad for sending the message to the world for raising voice in favour of Kashmiris. In a tweet, she said that Pakistani nation was standing with brothers and sisters of occupied Kashmir. She also… Continue reading Pakistani nation standing with Kashmiris: Firdous
Indian forces’ brutalities can’t suppress Kashmiris’ struggle for self determination: Sardar Masood
ISLAMABAD, Sep 14 (APP):President Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJ&K) Sardar Masood Khan said that the violence unleashed by the Indian forces in the Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IOJ&K) would never succeed in repressing the just struggle of people of Kashmir for their right to self-determination. “People of Kashmir had never succumbed in the past… Continue reading Indian forces’ brutalities can’t suppress Kashmiris’ struggle for self determination: Sardar Masood
British MP Tony Llyod demands respect for basic human rights of Kashmiri people
ISLAMABAD, Sep 14 (APP):Tony Llyod, a Labour party’s member of UK Parliament, has said that they want to see a change in the Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IOJ&K), a change that respects people’s basic human rights. “These are the things we would expect in any part of the world. It’s what we expect for… Continue reading British MP Tony Llyod demands respect for basic human rights of Kashmiri people
Life remains paralyzed in IOK on 41 successive day
ISLAMABAD, Sep 14 (APP):Normal life remained paralyzed on 41 consecutive day, Saturday , due to continued curfew, restrictions and communication blackout imposed by the Indian government in Indian occupied Kashmir. According to Kashmir Media Service, the occupation authorities further tightened restrictions in Srinagar and other areas to prevent people from staging demonstrations against the repeal… Continue reading Life remains paralyzed in IOK on 41 successive day
Gates Foundation under fire over award for India’s Modi
NEW YORK, Sep 14 (APP):The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation was facing a barrage of criticism from prominent lawyers, human rights activists and philanthropists after it announced that it would honour Narendra Modi, India’s controversial Hindu nationalist prime minister, with an award later this month in recognition of his work to improve sanitation in the… Continue reading Gates Foundation under fire over award for India’s Modi
Safi asks Pakistan to send medicine, edibles to IoJ&K through Red Crescent, Hailal-e-Ahmar
ISLAMABAD, Sep 13 (APP):Convener All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) Ghulam Ahmed Safi Friday asked Pakistan to use Red Crescent, Hilal-e-Ahmar and other humanitarian organizations for sending medicine and food items to people of Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IoJ&K), who were under siege for the last 40 days. ”I will request the government of Pakistan to… Continue reading Safi asks Pakistan to send medicine, edibles to IoJ&K through Red Crescent, Hailal-e-Ahmar