India’s PM Defends Kashmir Changes
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi defended his government's controversial measure to strip the disputed Kashmir region of its statehood and special constitutional provisions in an Independence Day speech, as about 4 million Kashmiris stayed indoors for the 11th day of an unpreced
Iran urges India to ease restrictions in Kashmir
Iran has called on the Indian government to reduce the tough security measures in Kashmir, which have put restrictions on people’s lives.
Recent developments in Kashmir ‘worrying’ for Iran, Islamic states
In a phone call with the commander of the Pakistani army, the chief of staff of the Iranian armed forces said that Iran and the Islamic countries are concerned by the recent developments in Kashmir.
Iranian, Pakistani parl. speakers discuss Kashmir developments
Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani and Pakistan National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser discussed on Saturday the latest conflicts rising between Pakistan and India over Kashmir region.
Pakistan Expels Indian Ambassador as Kashmir Dispute Escalates
Pakistan said it would expel India’s ambassador and suspend bilateral trade with its arch-rival after New Delhi stripped its portion of the contested Kashmir region of special status.
Iran calls on India, Pakistan to use peaceful means to settle Kashmir dispute
Iran expects India and Pakistan, as two of its regional partners, to use a peaceful approach and dialogue to settle the dispute over Jammu and Kashmir, Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Wednesday.
India, Pakistan Officials Meet to Discuss Border Opening
Indian and Pakistani officials are meeting amid easing of tensions to discuss opening a visa-free border crossing to allow pilgrims to easily visit a Sikh shrine close to the border with Pakistan.
China Praises Pakistan’s ‘Restraint’ over Kashmir Tensions
China praised Pakistan's "restraint" and willingness to talk with India to ease tensions between the two countries after a deadly bombing in Indian-controlled Kashmir last month.
‘India’s aggression could affect Afghan talks’
The dastardly attack in Indian-controlled Kashmir last week and its shocks are being felt far and wide. It might have a bearing on the progress of Afghan peace talks as well. Pakistan’s envoy to Kabul said on Tuesday that peace talks between the United States and the Afghan Taliban would be affected if India showed […]
Pakistan PM offers cooperation, demands ‘actionable evidence’ from India
Almost a week after a deadly attack in Indian-controlled Kashmir killed at least 44 members of India’s central reserve police force, Pakistan’s premier finally broke his silence on Tuesday. The deadliest attack in the disputed Himalayan region since the insurgency broke out in late 1980s sparked widespread outrage and protests in India, with some politicians […]