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PoK erupts as police open fire on protesters amid massive anti-Pakistan rallies, one killed - key points

Mass protests swept across Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK) on Sunday after the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) called for demonstrations against what it described as a widening crackdown by Pakistani authorities. The protests were triggered by the arrest of senior JAAC leaders, including core committee member Shaukat…

The Times of India

'Do not need validation': PoK 'PM' mocks Pak defence minister over 'not proper Kashmiris' remark

The "Prime Minister" of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, Faizal Mumtaz Rathore, has strongly criticized Pakistan's Defence Minister Khwaja Asif for questioning the Kashmiri identity of residents in Rawalkot and Mirpur. Rathore accused Asif of creating divisions and urged him to apologize for his remarks, rather than blaming local governance. This dispute unfolds…

The Times of India

Watch: Thousands of British Kashmiris protest outside UK Parliament over PoK unrest

British Kashmiris protested in London against alleged human rights abuses and excessive force by Pakistani security forces in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Demonstrators highlighted civilian deaths, injuries, and harassment, demanding international intervention and accountability for the ongoing unrest driven by economic grievances and governance issues.

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22 military personnel, including 3 officers, killed in PoK helicopter crash: Report

A Pakistan Army Mi-17 helicopter crashed in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The incident occurred during take-off near Muzaffarabad. At least 22 military personnel, including three officers, died in the crash. The army confirmed the accident due to a technical fault. Funeral prayers were held for the deceased. This is not the first…

The Economic Times

Crisis on all fronts: Pakistan sought Iran-US peace, faces turmoil at home

Pakistan had hoped to position itself as a key diplomatic player in efforts to broker a ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Instead, the country finds itself confronting a deepening security crisis at home, with unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), escalating cross-border tensions with Afghanistan, deadly militant attacks and…

The Times of India

UK MPs raise PoK concerns after 11 killed in Rawalakot, protest outside Pakistan consulate

Kashmiri diaspora members on Tuesday gathered outside the Pakistani Consulate in London to protest against the firing by Pakistani security forces in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir's Rawalakot. The violence reportedly left 11 people dead and more than 70 injured.

The Times of India

PoK youth crosses LoC after social media romance, apprehended by Army

An individual from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir crossed the Line of Control into Uri sector. Army troops apprehended the 22-year-old man. He stated love and family pressures motivated his journey. The girl he connected with over social media appealed for his stay. Security agencies are verifying the narrative. Cross-LoC familial ties are…

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Who is Hamza Burhan? Pulwama attack mastermind, shot dead by unknown gunmen in PoK

Hamza Burhan, killed by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK), was one of the masterminds behind the 2019 Pulwama terror attack that claimed the lives of more than 40 CRPF personnel. He was reportedly shot dead in Muzaffarabad. The Pulwama attack, carried out by Jaish-e-Mohammed, had severely strained India-Pakistan ties…

The Economic Times

'If Pakistan harbours terrorists, operates against India...': Army chief's stern message

Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi issued a stern warning to Pakistan, stating that if it continues to harbor terrorists and operate against India, it must decide its future. His remarks came after the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, a retaliatory strike against terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK.

The Economic Times

China sets up new county near PoK, Afghan border to curb Uyghur infiltration

China has established a new county in its Xinjiang region near Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and the Afghanistan border, a move that comes amid ongoing tensions with India over disputed territories, particularly in Ladakh.

The Times of India

Killed by Pak shelling, branded Pak terrorist on TV: Godi media kills an Indian twice

In its usual sprint to serve up high-decibel patriotism and prime-time body counts, India’s legacy TV media has outdone itself – again. This time, several channels declared Qari Mohammad Iqbal, a madrassa teacher, as a Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist killed during Operation Sindoor. The only problem? Iqbal wasn’t a terrorist. He wasn’t…

Newslaundry

Champions Trophy: PoK cities removed from ICC's global Trophy Tour

NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Saturday announced the global trophy tour of the 2025 Champions Trophy which did not feature the Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) cities as mentioned by host nation Pakistan earlier.

The Times of India

BCCI slams PCB's plan for Champions Trophy tour in PoK, seeks ICC action

MUMBAI: The controversy surrounding the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, last held in 2017, continues to escalate with no tournament schedule — originally set to begin on Feb 19 and conclude on March 8 — in sight.

The Times of India

With guns silent, 92 LoC villages upbeat ahead of Baramulla polls

Officials said that it was for the first time that Election Commission’s Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) programmes were held in villages close to the LoC.

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Capacity building important component in India's defence, security engagement with Maldives: MEA

MEA spokesperson discusses India's defence engagement with Maldives, arrests in Canada, and other international relations in briefing.

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Protests in PoK consequence of Pakistan's policy of systemic plundering of resources: India

Violent protests erupted in PoK over rising costs of food, fuel and essential utilities as Pakistan reels under a severe economic crisis.

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PoK is part of India, and we will take it back says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah declares PoK as part of India, criticizes Mamata Banerjee, and emphasizes on CAA support.

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Hope Pakistan gets a leader like Narendra Modi, says Pakistani American businessman Sajid Tara

Pakistani-American businessman praises PM Modi's leadership, predicts third term win, while expressing concerns over Pakistan's economic crisis.

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Amit Shah serves a warning to Telangana CM Revanth Reddy on morphed video

Amit Shah in Telangana accuses CM Revanth Reddy of spreading lies, questions Congress Party's stance on reservations and Pakistan.

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‘PoK belongs to India’: Amit Shah slams Mani Shankar Aiyar over ‘Pakistan has atom bomb’ comment

Union Home Minister Amit Shah slammed senior Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar over his comments on Pakistan asserting that Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) is part of India and nobody can snatch it.

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"Pakistan is not wearing bangles and has atom bombs": Farooq Abdullah on Rajnath Singh's remark on PoK

Farooq Abdullah warns India about Pakistan's atom bombs in response to Rajnath Singh's PoK merger statement

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No need to capture PoK by force; its people will themselves want to join India, Rajnath Singh feels

Rajnath Singh on PoK: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh believes PoK will merge with India due to development in Kashmir, no force needed.

Dynamite News

Deeply concerned about grim human rights situation in PoK: United Kashmir People's National Party at UN

Prominent activist and spokesperson of the United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP). Read further on Dynamite News:

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Intruder held in Jammu’s Nowshera sector

An intruder from POK was arrested near the Line of Control in Rajouri’s Nowshera Sector in the Jammu division.

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J&K: Police attaches properties in Ganderbal of 6 proclaimed offenders based in Pak

The police said the properties belonged to six proclaimed offenders who went to Pakistan, or PoK, for training in illegal arms. Read further on Dynamite News:

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