Pakistan-India tensions
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UNSC condemns Karachi terror attack; Pakistan blames India
The UN Security Council issued a strong condemnation of the “heinous and cowardly” terrorist attack against the Pakistan Stock Exchange in Karachi on Monday after Islamabad blamed India for being behind the assault. In a daring attack in...July 2, 2020 789 0 -
Kashmir looked like Switzerland but felt like Gaza Strip – American Journalist
Image: Pahalgam Valley, Credit: KennyOMG /Wikimedia In one of the most poignant assessments of the crisis that has plagued Kashmir since New Delhi’s revocation of its autonomous status August last year, an America journalist found on her trip...January 26, 2020 15046 2 -
UN Security Council discusses grim Kashmir situation amid Pakistan-India tensions
The UN Security Council discussed the grim situation in Kashmir for the second time since August 5 revocation of the autonomous status of the disputed territory under Indian control. The council met behind-closed-doors months as diplomats...January 15, 2020 662 0 -
U.S. believes Kashmiris’ voice needs to be heard
Amid continuing humanitarian catastrophe in the Indian-administered Kashmir, a senior State Department official told lawmakers at a hearing on Tuesday that Kashmiris’ voice needs to be heard once political process is restored. Acting Assistant Secretary of...October 22, 2019 938 0 -
Trump to participate in ‘Howdy Modi’ event in Houston
President Donald Trump will appear jointly with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in “Howdy, Modi” event in Houston on September 22 to “underscore the important partnerships between the United States and India,” the White House said. “It...September 16, 2019 689 0 -
UNSC likely to have a closed meeting on Kashmir Friday
The UN Security Council is expected to meet on Friday to consider Pakistan’s request for to address the precarious situation in the Indian administered Kashmir. The 15-member body will meet amidst ratcheting tensions between Pakistan and...August 15, 2019 1450 0 -
UN sticks to its Kashmir position; Secretary General says no steps be taken to affect Jammu Kashmir status
Voicing concern over deteriorating situation in the Indian occupied Kashmir following New Delhi’s annexation of the disputed territory, UN Secretary General has said the world body’s position on the settlement of dispute is governed by its...August 8, 2019 701 0 -
Pakistan warns against repercussions of India’s Kashmir annexation
Views and News file photo of a protest outside the White House Prime Minister Imran Khan has warned the world against ramifications of India’s “bigoted and racist” annexation of Kashmir, saying any conflict between the two...August 7, 2019 681 0 -
US says closely following situation after India’s change of Kashmir status; concerned over detentions
The United States on Monday said it is closely following the unfolding developments in Kashmir after India’s decision to revoke special status for Kashmir and expressed concern over detentions while also urging all parties to maintain...August 5, 2019 671 0 -
Khan renews talks offer to Modi as Pakistan-India peace remains elusive
For the third time, Prime Minister Imran Khan has addressed a letter to his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi inviting him to resolve disputes through dialogue. The move comes after a military standoff between the countries in...June 8, 2019 1672 0