Jammu & Kashmir

Modest crowd lines stairs to watch performances set to mark solidarity with Kashmiris at amphitheatre at Lok Virsa.

While truckers detained on both sides of LoC long for home, one driver keeps everyone happy.

Lawmakers call for international mediation to prevent rights abuse in the disputed territory.

Ex-PM of Azad Kashmir says fighters might move from Afghanistan to Kashmir .

The service was suspended following a row over the arrest of AJK driver, accused of smuggling drugs.

Traders, transporters threaten to block resumption of service if detained Kashmiri driver is not released.

Two of the girls died, while the remaining are still in incubators.

A large number of people in the capital city stage a protest rally to mark India’s Republic Day as a ‘black day’.

Altaf Ahmad sings songs for his parents who are in Indian Kashmir.

The FO officials assured the Tata officials that highest level of diplomacy will be used to solve the spat.

AJK official seeks justification for the detention of drivers.

Say Wapda is illuminating Islamabad while plunging the region into darkness.

Chaudhry Abdul Sabur was accused of stealing cash and jewellry.

CUJ President says people-to-people contacts will help two countries sort out their differences on Kashmir amicably.

Around 57 civilians were killed while and 300 shops and 100 houses burnt in the incident.

An ailing man’s dying wish is to be buried in his ancestral graveyard in Indian Kashmir.

Say heritage sites could attract foreign tourists as well.

The ruling PPP nominates Sardar Fahim Akhtar Rubbani to contest the by-polls for the LA-22 seat.

Speakers say Indian forces seized house of Sopori to compel him to give up his struggle for rights of Kashmiris.

Rabbani’s health had been deteriorating over the last few months due to a kidney ailment.

Afrasiab laments that tribal people cannot even hold a local body election.

Ruling party allegedly inducted its workers in JKLC, minister says they have been regularized.

Mandela a hero for those suffering from oppression, state terrorism, say ex-AJK PM and opposition leader Raja Farooq.

AJK govt calls for removal of dilapidated school vans, buses in wake of incident.

Nadia is the first Pakistani woman to attain a doctorate from Kashmir University.

Posts created in violation of constitution to accommodate political workers.

Ruling party supporters, MLAs got lion’s share; minister denies own wrongdoing.

Seat vacated after Supreme Court disqualified Yousuf Ayub Khan over fake degree.

Say there is more to learn from Madiba’s long walk to freedom than to mourn his death.

Washington rules out mediation over the dispute.

PID Secretary Dr Shehla Waqar sent a summary to the state’s information ministry to hold an inquiry into the matter.

Information Minister rejected the allegations of corruption levelled by the opposition leader against the ruling party

Present resolution to shun colleagues who remain absent from duty.

The AJK Inspector General of Police formed a committee comprising senior police officers to investigate the issue.

In regards to relations with India, the premier expressed satisfaction that the situation on LoC has improved.

Bus plunges into ravine, six injured.

Some 80% of budget will be financed by AJK govt while remaining 20% will be arranged by federal govt.

GRC says with 90% work on Earthquake Memorial Bridge complete, NHA yet to pay single penny.

Drive to vaccinate children underway.

Development projects approved.

Protesters ask India to shelve the plan forthwith.

Despite laws barring the practice, forced marriages flourish in the state; most victims are British-Kashmiri women.

A prosecutor sought cancellation of the two-year term of the lobbyist for Kashmir cause.

Demand decision-making powers presently with Pak prime minister.

The proposed Rs10.93 billion receipts target leaves a deficit of Rs3.55 billion.

At least 15 people were injured when unknown miscreants pelted stones at an Ashura procession.

Plan for securing processions revised after terror incident in Bagh,

As temperatures drop, people rush to get hands on savoury plate of harissa, a traditional favourite.

Army trains commandos to deal with incidents of terrorism.

UN data finds 38% women, 21% children are food insecure in four districts.