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Pak army-backed march by PoK locals to LoC today

Pak army-backed march by PoK locals to LoC today

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Indian Army sources said Pakistan Army is using Kashmiris in PoK as cannon fodder and Indian security forces are ready to deal with any eventualities along the LoC.

Hurriyat delegation holds talks with PoK leaders

Hurriyat delegation holds talks with PoK leaders

Rediff.com16 Dec 2012

A visiting delegation of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference on Sunday met leaders from Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir. The Hurriyat delegation, led by the group's chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, met the political leadership of PoK in Muzaffarabad.

Vacate PoK: India lashes out at Pak over Kashmir issue

Vacate PoK: India lashes out at Pak over Kashmir issue

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

India on Thursday lashed out at Pakistan for "inciting and supporting" terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.

PoK-linked London Bridge attacker was 'ISIS fighter'

PoK-linked London Bridge attacker was 'ISIS fighter'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

'The person who carried out the London attack... was a fighter from the Islamic State, and did so in response to calls to target citizens of coalition countries,' the ISIS statement read.

Stop bashing India: PoK PM

Stop bashing India: PoK PM

Rediff.com17 Jan 2007

Indirectly blaming the militant groups for the attack, Khan said it seems to be the work of the forces opposed to the ongoing peace process between India and Pakistan.

China helping Pak army build defence infrastructure along LoC: Officials

China helping Pak army build defence infrastructure along LoC: Officials

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

The officials said that the recently developed SH-15, a 155 mm truck-mounted howitzer gun, has also been spotted at some places along the Line of Control after it was displayed on Pakistan Day last year.

Kargil@25: Lessons Learnt

Kargil@25: Lessons Learnt

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

India's tactical and operational response demonstrated its ability to prosecute tri-service operations, even without a formal tri-service doctrine or the higher command structure needed to coordinate it, points out Ajai Shukla.

Hafiz Saeed was in PoK before Pak attack on LoC

Hafiz Saeed was in PoK before Pak attack on LoC

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

The government on Thursday said that Mumbai terror attack mastermind and Lashkar-e-Tayiba founder Hafiz Saeed had visited the border areas in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir a few days before the killing of two Indian soldiers by Pakistani troops.

Indian Army is always ready for action in PoK: General Rawat

Indian Army is always ready for action in PoK: General Rawat

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

The army chief also made it clear that a decision in this regard has to be taken by the government.

Indian army refutes reports of 'pinpoint strikes' in PoK

Indian army refutes reports of 'pinpoint strikes' in PoK

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

The sources said intelligence-based targeted strikes are being conducted by the Indian Army to neutralise mostly Pakistani and foreign terrorists, and the collateral damage has been very negligible in these operations.

Chinese engineers spotted in PoK: Indian Army

Chinese engineers spotted in PoK: Indian Army

Rediff.com23 Mar 2012

"Chinese engineers have been spotted in areas across Line of Control (LoC) (in PoK)", General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 25 Infantry Division, Maj Gen K H Singh told media persons at Rajouri, 170 km from Jammu, on Thursday.

PoK also bans jihadi outfits

PoK also bans jihadi outfits

Rediff.com5 Dec 2003

Foreigners being trained for Jihad in PoK

Foreigners being trained for Jihad in PoK

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

Hundreds of students, including foreigners are being trained in militant camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir to wage 'jihad' against India, but Pakistan denied the report by the BBC as "baseless".

Ultras trained in PoK to target J&K power project

Ultras trained in PoK to target J&K power project

Rediff.com12 Jul 2009

"At least 15 terrorists are being specially trained in POK for an attack on Baghliar dam across Chenab at Chanderkote-Ramban, 150 kms from Srinagar", Mohammad Shafakat and Mohammad Adnan, the two Lashkar-e-Tayiba miltants arrested on Saturday told media-persons.

Ex-Army man turned Lashkar terrorist arrested in Delhi

Ex-Army man turned Lashkar terrorist arrested in Delhi

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

The Delhi police has arrested an alleged member of Lashkar-e-Tayiba module operating in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara, officials said on Tuesday.

2 from PoK arrested for helping Uri attackers cross LoC

2 from PoK arrested for helping Uri attackers cross LoC

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

Army said the duo was recruited two years ago by JeM and was guiding terrorists to infiltrate across the LoC.

Chinese firms operating in PoK under scanner

Chinese firms operating in PoK under scanner

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

Chinese companies working in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir are under the scanner in India and it is looking at whether the same also have links with firms active here, government sources said.

Attique Khan elected new PoK 'prime minister'

Attique Khan elected new PoK 'prime minister'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2010

Sardar Attique Ahmed Khan of the Muslim Conference was on Thursday elected "prime minister" of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir after incumbent Raja Farooq Haider quit amidst high drama, alleging that PPP-led federal government was interfering in the affairs of the region.

India, Pak to demilitarise Kashmir, PoK

India, Pak to demilitarise Kashmir, PoK

Rediff.com2 Mar 2007

India and Pakistan look to take the peace process to the next level.

China silent over presence of its troops in PoK

China silent over presence of its troops in PoK

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

China on Monday dodged a direct response to reports of presence of the People's Liberation Army's troops at a forward post in the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and said it "regretted" that the media keeps "popping up" stories of incursions into the Indian side of the Line of Actual Control.

Atiq A Khan elected PM of POK

Atiq A Khan elected PM of POK

Rediff.com24 Jul 2006

Atiq is the son of Qayyum Khan, a former POK president.

UN suspends aid flights in PoK

UN suspends aid flights in PoK

Rediff.com8 Jan 2006

The people entered the helicopters and forced an airlift to Muzaffarabad and Abbottabad

Ready for ops on both fronts, say IAF pilots near PoK-China border

Ready for ops on both fronts, say IAF pilots near PoK-China border

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

The forward airbase near the PoK-China border, which from where Pakistan is around 50 kilometres and the strategic Daulat Beg Oldi is around 80 kilometres, the activity of fighter, transport aircraft and helicopters is going on during both day and night.

PoK, Aksai Chin part of JK; will give life for it: Shah

PoK, Aksai Chin part of JK; will give life for it: Shah

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Shah said nobody can stop him from introducing a resolution on Kashmir in Parliament.

'Youngsters from PoK trying to enter India via Nepal'

'Youngsters from PoK trying to enter India via Nepal'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

Intelligence agencies have reported that Kashmiri youngsters, including former militants, from Pakistan Occupied Kashmir and Pakistan are attempting to enter India via Nepal, Defence Minister A K Antony said today.

No matter how many wars you fight, PoK belongs to Pak: Farooq Abdullah

No matter how many wars you fight, PoK belongs to Pak: Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

"The part (of J&K) which is with Pakistan (PoK) belongs to Pakistan and this side to India. This won't change. Let them fight how many wars they want to. This won't change," Abdullah said.

Kangana's New Role: 'Mandi Ki Sansad'

Kangana's New Role: 'Mandi Ki Sansad'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

On Tuesday, when trends indicated she was going to win her election, the four-time National Award winner said, 'Heartfelt gratitude to all the people of Mandi for this love and trust... This victory belongs to all of you, this is the victory of your trust in Prime Minister Modi and the BJP, this is the victory of Sanatan and in the honour of Mandi.'

Pak moved militant camps: PoK leader

Pak moved militant camps: PoK leader

Rediff.com29 Jan 2004

PoK chief claims chopper was within Pakistani limits

PoK chief claims chopper was within Pakistani limits

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

Indian officials claimed that the white helicopter crossed into the Indian airspace in Gulpur sector and hovered over there for sometime before turning back.

Operation BAD mastermind in PoK terror camp?

Operation BAD mastermind in PoK terror camp?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2008

An intercept picked up by the Intelligence Bureau suggests that Subhan, whose code name is Kasim, had crossed over into PoK via Nepal after the serial blasts in New Delhi.

Ready to talk on independent J&K: PoK 'president'

Ready to talk on independent J&K: PoK 'president'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

In a fresh twist to the decades-old Kashmir dispute, the "president" of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir has said that talks can be held with India on any proposal for an independent state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Allow temple repairs in PoK: Kashmiri Pandits

Allow temple repairs in PoK: Kashmiri Pandits

Rediff.com28 Sep 2007

In a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his Pakistani counterpart Shaukat Aziz Khan, the Durga Nag Trust has asked them to allow a delegation to visit the temple, located on the banks of Krishan Ganga in Neelam valley in PoK.

Hizbul terrorist, bodyguard killed in J-K infiltration bid

Hizbul terrorist, bodyguard killed in J-K infiltration bid

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

A self-styled divisional commander of the Hizbul Mujahideen was killed along with his bodyguard as security forces foiled an infiltration attempt and a conspiracy by the proscribed outfit to revive its activities in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district early on Monday, officials said.

Hands off projects in PoK, India tells China

Hands off projects in PoK, India tells China

Rediff.com14 Oct 2009

A day after India and China sparred aggressively over the ownership status of Arunachal Pradesh, India said that China must cease activities in Pak-Occupied Kashmir.

'Militants regrouping in PoK to sneak into India'

'Militants regrouping in PoK to sneak into India'

Rediff.com15 May 2010

Putting a stamp on India's stand that several terror training camps in Pakistan occupied Kashmir along the Line of Control continue to operate, local PoK political leaders and residents have said that extremists are 'regrouping' in the region and trying to cross over.Arif Shahid, secretary general of the All Parties National Alliance, told the BBC that Jihadi activities have recommenced on the Pakistani side of the LoC.

Love knows no boundaries: Srinagar cop ties knot with PoK girl

Love knows no boundaries: Srinagar cop ties knot with PoK girl

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

The young couple defied the odds and came together in holy matrimony at a time of unrest.

Chinese troops in PoK a matter of concern: Antony

Chinese troops in PoK a matter of concern: Antony

Rediff.com12 Oct 2011

India has conveyed its concern to China over the presence of Chinese personnel in Pakistan- occupied Kashmir (PoK) and asserted that it was consistently strengthening its capabilities in the eastern sector to meet any challenge.

Indians are welcome to return from PoK: PC

Indians are welcome to return from PoK: PC

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

In a significant gesture, the government on Thursday said it was ready to 'welcome' Kashmiris who had gone to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir if they were ready to return after giving up militancy.