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Hope for 'open, inclusive' Islamic govt in Afghanistan: China

Hope for 'open, inclusive' Islamic govt in Afghanistan: China

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

China on Monday expressed the hope that the Taliban will stand by its commitment of establishing an "open and inclusive" Islamic government in Afghanistan and will ensure a peaceful transition of power without violence and terrorism.

'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.

Army foils infiltration bid; one soldier killed

Army foils infiltration bid; one soldier killed

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

Army foiled a major infiltration bid by militants from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) into Gurez sector of Jammu and Kashmir during which one soldier was killed.

PoK students want seats in IIM/IITs!

PoK students want seats in IIM/IITs!

Rediff.com23 May 2006

Delimitation panel proposes 6 more assembly seats for Jammu, 1 for Kashmir

Delimitation panel proposes 6 more assembly seats for Jammu, 1 for Kashmir

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Nine seats have been proposed for STs and seven for SCs in Jammu and Kashmir, sources said. This is the first time that seats have been proposed for STs in Jammu and Kashmir, they said.

Mirwaiz to lead Hurriyat delegation to PoK

Mirwaiz to lead Hurriyat delegation to PoK

Rediff.com24 Nov 2005

Mirwaiz to lead Hurriyat delegation to PoK

A grounded soldier, a strategist par excellence

A grounded soldier, a strategist par excellence

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Bipin was the brightest among our coursemates and went on to become the first CDS of the country. I believe that all those who have known him and Madhulika will miss them very much, observes Lieutenant General Himalaya Singh (retd).

Five Indian quake survivors return from PoK

Five Indian quake survivors return from PoK

Rediff.com14 Oct 2005

Hundreds of bodies are still buried under the debris and people rendered homeless are spending the night in the open in freezing conditions.

Azad Kashmir is a myth: PoK leaders

Azad Kashmir is a myth: PoK leaders

Rediff.com28 Sep 2005

Kashmiri Pandits 'neglected' by J&K, PoK

Kashmiri Pandits 'neglected' by J&K, PoK

Rediff.com23 Sep 2005

The statement was made by the Kashmiri Hindu conference chairperson.

PoK camps teach fence crossing for militants

PoK camps teach fence crossing for militants

Rediff.com1 Sep 2005

Surrendered HUJI militant Mohammad Amin Choppan told of special training camps to teach militants how to cross fences at India Pakistan border.

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

What is Chinese army doing at LoC in Pak-occupied Kashmir?

What is Chinese army doing at LoC in Pak-occupied Kashmir?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2016

After frequent incursions in Ladakh area, Chinese People's Liberation Army troops have been spotted at forward posts along the Line of Control on the Pakistani side of Kashmir, ringing alarm bells in the security grid.

Cross-LoC bus cancelled over Pak trucker's arrest for smuggling

Cross-LoC bus cancelled over Pak trucker's arrest for smuggling

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

The Srinagar-Muzaffarabad bus service was cancelled on Monday following the recovery of 114 kg narcotics from a truck, which crossed over from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, triggering a standoff between the two sides.

Malik travelling to PoK after 17 years

Malik travelling to PoK after 17 years

Rediff.com2 Jun 2005

Among the first four militants who launched the violent secessionist movement in Kashmir in 1989, separatist leader Yaseen Malik on Thursday left on his first visit to the Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir in 17 years.

Shabir Shah can't go to PoK

Shabir Shah can't go to PoK

Rediff.com2 Jun 2005

Zardari presses for Sino-Pak maritime cooperation

Zardari presses for Sino-Pak maritime cooperation

Rediff.com1 Sep 2011

China having no reservation over the inclusion of heads of governments of POK and Gilgit-Baltistan in Zardari's delegation underlines once again that the Chinese no longer considers POK and GB as disputed territory, says B Raman.

Suspected terrorist arrested in J-K

Suspected terrorist arrested in J-K

Rediff.com7 Mar 2012

A youth, who was allegedly taken for arms training to Pakistan occupied Kashmir by terrorists 14 years ago, was arrested after he returned to his house in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir.

China rejects reports of presence of troops in PoK

China rejects reports of presence of troops in PoK

Rediff.com7 Apr 2011

China and Pakistan on Thursday dismissed as "baseless" reports about the presence of Chinese troops along the Line of Control in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Kupwara encounter: Why the army is watching the LoC

Kupwara encounter: Why the army is watching the LoC

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Even as India battles the COVID-19 threat on a war footing, it cannot lose sight of the threat building up in Kashmir, cautions Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Man who made threat calls to Uddhav, Pawar held

Man who made threat calls to Uddhav, Pawar held

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

The accused, Palash Bose, had claimed himself to be a member of Dawood Ibrahim's gang while making these phone calls, they said. An official said Bose, 49, had lived in Dubai for more than 15 years and returned to Kolkata a few years ago.

'Life in PoK is worse than death'

'Life in PoK is worse than death'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2004

Gambhir spars with Afridi over Kashmir tweet

Gambhir spars with Afridi over Kashmir tweet

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

'Don't worry, will sort it out son'

Has China sent army to PoK? India to verify

Has China sent army to PoK? India to verify

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

India is making 'independent verification' of reports about the presence of Chinese troops in Gilgit-Baltistan region in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, saying it would be a matter of 'serious concern' if it turns out to be true. "We have seen media reports and are seeking an independent verification of these reports. If true, it would be a matter of serious concern and we would do all that is necessary to ensure the safety and security of the nation," said MEA spokesperson.

Pakistan can't fight Kashmir's case now: PoK PM

Pakistan can't fight Kashmir's case now: PoK PM

Rediff.com6 Jul 2010

In an unexpected shift of strategy, Pakistan occupied Kashmir's Prime Minister Raja Farooq Haider has asked the Yusuf Raza Gilani-led Pakistan government not to link the controversial Kashmir issue with the renewed deliberations with India.Haider said that instead of linking the resolution of Kashmir issue with the ongoing negotiations with India, the government should first try to resolve other 'small irritants'.

Nawaz Sharif vows to support struggle of Kashmiri people

Nawaz Sharif vows to support struggle of Kashmiri people

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

The Pak PM reiterated his government's firm resolve to extend its fullest moral, diplomatic and political support to the indigenous freedom struggle of Kashmiri people.

India to seek 'e-linking' of Kashmir, PoK

India to seek 'e-linking' of Kashmir, PoK

Rediff.com22 Apr 2007

The proposal, which came from the Jammu and Kashmir government, will do away with cumbersome and time-consuming procedures under which applications for travel get delayed for months together.

Army planned offensive in PoK in January

Army planned offensive in PoK in January

Rediff.com23 Dec 2002

Lt Gen N C Vij sad men from the special forces, specialised units of the army and air force were to be involved in the attack, which was called off at the last moment.

Intruder arrested along LoC in Poonch

Intruder arrested along LoC in Poonch

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

He was challenged by alert army personnel and tried to run back but troops fired at him resulting in minor injuries.

Terrorists using virtual SIMs pose new security threat in Kashmir

Terrorists using virtual SIMs pose new security threat in Kashmir

Rediff.com4 Oct 2020

A detailed investigation done by the NIA and other security agencies indicated that over 40 virtual SIM cards were used in the Pulwama attack alone, and there are probably more of them floating in the cyberspace of the valley.

China downplays India's concerns over new border law

China downplays India's concerns over new border law

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

China's national legislature -- the National People's Congress (NPC) -- on October 23 adopted the new law on the protection and exploitation of the land border areas which drew sharp reaction from India as it was passed amid the protracted military standoff between the two sides in eastern Ladakh region.

Kasuri briefs PoK leaders on Indo-Pak talks

Kasuri briefs PoK leaders on Indo-Pak talks

Rediff.com22 Nov 2006

Kasuri said that in the meeting with PoK leaders, he emphasised that Pakistan's policy on Jammu and Kashmir was based on the premise that its final settlement had to be in accordance with the wishes and aspirations of Kashmiri people.

How safe is it to play Pokemon in India?

How safe is it to play Pokemon in India?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

The user cannot expect his or her privacy to be secured.

PoK quake: A year later, more prayers, promises

PoK quake: A year later, more prayers, promises

Rediff.com7 Oct 2006

US has expressed heartfelt prayers and reiterated its commitment to work with Islamabad for a 'hopeful and prosperous' future.

We were ready to strike Pak post Abhinandan's capture: Ex-IAF chief

We were ready to strike Pak post Abhinandan's capture: Ex-IAF chief

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

"The way he (Pakistan MP) is saying that 'pair kaanp rahe the' (his legs were trembling). It is because the military posture was very offensive... God forbid if there are military misadventure on 27th and hit some of our military installations, we were in a position to wipe out their forward brigades. They know what is our capability," he said.