News for 'Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir'

HC rejects PoK man's plea seeking deportation to Pakistan

HC rejects PoK man's plea seeking deportation to Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

The Bombay high court on Tuesday rejected a petition filed by a man claiming to hail from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and seeking deportation to Pakistan on the ground that the area he was born was now included in the neighbouring country.

No more apples for PoK, say J&K traders

No more apples for PoK, say J&K traders

Rediff.com2 Nov 2009

Traders in Sopore say that not only were they cheated in fixing the price, but the buyers in PoK also did not pay the Rs 14 lakh (Rs 1.4 million) that they had arbitrarily decided as the price for the supplies they received.

1 dies in Pakistan as quake jolts Afghanistan, strong tremors felt in India

1 dies in Pakistan as quake jolts Afghanistan, strong tremors felt in India

Rediff.com10 Apr 2016

According to J L Gautam, Operations Head of National Centre for Seismology, "The earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale at a depth of 190 km hit Hindukush mountain region at 3:58 pm."

Give new ideas on J&K or move aside, Pak to India

Give new ideas on J&K or move aside, Pak to India

Rediff.com6 Feb 2006

Pakistan will ask the international community to help resolve it if India does not come up with its own ideas.

Ultra who escaped during earthquake rearrested

Ultra who escaped during earthquake rearrested

Rediff.com15 Jan 2006

Malik's escape from Pakistan back to the valley via Nepal led him into the dragnet as police had prior information about his movement.

Stay AWAY from PoK, India tells China

Stay AWAY from PoK, India tells China

Rediff.com3 Sep 2012

The government on Monday said it has conveyed its concerns to China about its activities in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir.

Pak army shoots down Indian 'spy' drone near LoC

Pak army shoots down Indian 'spy' drone near LoC

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

The Inter Services Public Relations, in a brief statement, said the Indian drone was brought down near the Line of Control in Bhimber area of Pakistan occupied Kashmir.

Plot to target Indo-Pak peace bus foiled

Plot to target Indo-Pak peace bus foiled

Rediff.com24 May 2007

Official sources said a police patrol party on a routine checking for the security of the Muzaffarabad bound passengers, noticed a tin on the roadside at Lawaypora, about 15 km from Srinagar in north Kashmir this morning at 0720 IST.

Undue importance being given to Kangana's remarks: Pawar

Undue importance being given to Kangana's remarks: Pawar

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

The former Union minister also said that he does not take seriously the threat calls he received earlier this week.

'Solutions come out of talks'

'Solutions come out of talks'

Rediff.com2 May 2007

'We are talking of a problem which is more than 50 years old. It cannot be solved overnight. It is going to take time,' says PoK leader Sardar Mohammad Abdul Qayyum Khan.

Ex-PoK PM meets Dr Singh

Ex-PoK PM meets Dr Singh

Rediff.com30 Apr 2007

Sardar Mohammad Abdul Qayyum Khan, former president and prime minister of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, said that there is tremendous difference between his first visit to India in 2005 and second visit in 2007.

Captured terrorist says LeT, Pak orchestrating Kashmir unrest

Captured terrorist says LeT, Pak orchestrating Kashmir unrest

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

The video shows 21-year-old Bahadur Ali, a resident of Raiwind in Lahore, spilling beans about LeT's role in the disturbances.

Appreciate Pak's efforts in resolving chopper crisis: India

Appreciate Pak's efforts in resolving chopper crisis: India

Rediff.com23 Oct 2011

Expressing relief over return of its officers and helicopter which had strayed into Pakistan-occupied Kashmir due to bad weather, India on Sunday said it "greatly appreciates" the manner in which Pakistan has worked with it in resolving the matter.

Chopper crisis resolved: Indian Army personnel back in Kargil

Chopper crisis resolved: Indian Army personnel back in Kargil

Rediff.com23 Oct 2011

Pakistan on Sunday forced an Indian Army helicopter to land after it allegedly violated the country's airspace near Skardu. Four soldiers on board were taken into custody by authorities in Pakitsan.

Can China and Pakistan launch a Kargil-like foray?

Can China and Pakistan launch a Kargil-like foray?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2011

Army chief General V K Singh has spoken recently of Chinese troops in Pakistan occupied Kashmir. The impending American withdrawal from Afghanistan and the US-Pakistan divorce has the potential to destabilise the region. China may become more assertive in South Asia, feels Colonel Anil Athale (retd).

EU report on J&K disfavours plebiscite

EU report on J&K disfavours plebiscite

Rediff.com6 Mar 2007

Describing the India-EU relations as "exceptionally good," Nicholson said the EU would not get involved in Kashmir unless both parties invited it.

J&K separatist leader leaves for PoK for relief

J&K separatist leader leaves for PoK for relief

Rediff.com18 Oct 2005

The relief supplies collected by Malik would go in a PIA flight separately later this week.

Army foils Pakistan BAT's attack on LoC

Army foils Pakistan BAT's attack on LoC

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

The attackers were forced to retreat to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir without causing any damage on the Indian side

Hurriyat team to stay in Pakistan till January 27

Hurriyat team to stay in Pakistan till January 27

Rediff.com22 Jan 2007

The Hurriyat delegation, also comprising Abdul Gani Bhat and Bilal Lone, was slated to return on January 24.

J&K: 5 LeT militants surrender

J&K: 5 LeT militants surrender

Rediff.com18 Jan 2007

According to the sources, they told troops that they had surrendered because they were fed up with the militancy and added that most militants in PoK also wanted to do likewise.

Pak-China discuss PoK-Xinjiang rail line

Pak-China discuss PoK-Xinjiang rail line

Rediff.com4 Sep 2011

Masood Khan, Pakistan's Ambassador to China, said that a feasibility study of the railway had been conducted but there was still no time-table for starting the construction.

PCB slashes match with India in PoK

PCB slashes match with India in PoK

Rediff.com22 Aug 2005

Chairman Shaharyar Khan said PCB would not ask India to play a one-day match in Pakistan occupied Kashmir

Over 400 militants ready to sneak into JK

Over 400 militants ready to sneak into JK

Rediff.com13 Apr 2008

"Some 300-400 militants are in launching pads, ready to infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir to keep the pot of militancy boiling and boost the sagging moral of the militants here," a source told PTI. The militants are in 18 launching pads mostly in Goi, Kotli, Nikial, Bindi, Samani, Dhallupar, Hijira, Sensakudiala Bhimber and Mamana along the LoC, they said. There are 26 militant training camps, including 21 along LoC and four along the international border, they said.

First Look: Kashmiri Leaders Return

First Look: Kashmiri Leaders Return

Rediff.com16 Jun 2005

The leaders returned after a fortnight-long visit to Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir.\n

Chinese troops in PoK: India speaks up

Chinese troops in PoK: India speaks up

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

India has conveyed its concerns to Beijing over the presence of Chinese troops and their activities in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Redrawing of borders not possible: PM

Redrawing of borders not possible: PM

Rediff.com17 Apr 2005

The prime minister suggested steps like increased transportation linkages between India and Pakistan and more people-to-people contact.

Pakistan condemns Srinagar attack

Pakistan condemns Srinagar attack

Rediff.com6 Apr 2005

"We strongly condemn this attack. The bus service is a humanitarian gesture to reunite the divided families. The innocent travellers have committed no crime," Pakistan Foreign Office spokesman Jalil Abbas Jilani told PTI.

PoK residents lay claim to property in J&K

PoK residents lay claim to property in J&K

Rediff.com29 Apr 2005

The Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party has filed a petition in the SC seeking a restrain on the state government from acceding to the request from PoK residents to restore to them the property they had left behind.

India's allegations show its dual attitude: Pak

India's allegations show its dual attitude: Pak

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

Pakistan has denied allegations leveled by Indian Army Chief General VK Singh about the existence of terrorist training camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Two militants killed in encounter along LoC

Two militants killed in encounter along LoC

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

Two militants were killed on Wednesday in an encounter with security forces near the Line of Control in Macchil sector of Kashmir Valley.

'Terrorist camps exist in PoK and Pakistan'

'Terrorist camps exist in PoK and Pakistan'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2006

Mudasir has revealed certain details about the LeT and the direct hand of the Pakistani agencies in training terrorists and organising subversive activities in Kashmir.

Chinese near the LoC a cause of concern: Army

Chinese near the LoC a cause of concern: Army

Rediff.com14 May 2011

"Now there presence is mainly because of infrastructure development. We are aware that the Chinese are assisting in construction of a highway...a large number of dams and infrastructure projects have been developed by the Chinese in PoK as well as the northern areas. These areas are very close to the LoC," General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of Army's northern command Lt General K T Parnaik said.

'Life in PoK is worse than death'

'Life in PoK is worse than death'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2004

'Many Kashmiri youths getting training in PoK'

'Many Kashmiri youths getting training in PoK'

Rediff.com12 May 2010

Thousands of misguided Kashmiri youth were receiving training in different militant training camps in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), says an arrested Hizbul Mujahideen militant.