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Publish Date: 31-12-12 10:54 PM
SRINAGAR: Shops and businesses were shut in Indian-administered Kashmir on Monday in response to a strike called by separatist groups to protest firing by Indian forces that wounded seven civilians in the disputed region. Public transportation also was not running in Srinagar, the main city in Indian-administered Kashmir.
Publish Date: 31-12-12 10:48 PM
Islamabad 31 Dec:If the government’s purpose in inviting the APHC delegation to Pakistan was to remove the misgivings of the Kashmiris over the impact of the gathering pace of the ‘peace process’ with India on Pakistan’s support for the Kashmir freedom movement, the visit can hardly be said to have achieved its aim. All the government could offer to the Hurriyat delegation led by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq were some tired old platitudes. The foreign minister assured the delegation of Pakistan’s “unflinching and unwavering support” to the Kashmir cause. For his part, the prime minister cited the appointment of ‘veteran political leader’ Fazalur Rehman as chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir as proof of the political consensus in the country on the issue. It is not surprising that these grandiose words did nothing to allay the apprehension of the APHC leaders that Pakistan has acquiesced in consigning the Kashmir issue to the backburner in its dialogue with India.
Publish Date: 31-12-12 1:24 AM
Srinagar, Kashmir 30 Dec: Streets in Srinagar city wore a deserted look Sunday following the first ODI played between India and Pakistan. The gloomy Sunday, with no signs of the sun appearing over horizon, turned to be much celebrated following the brilliant performance by Pakistan players. People in most areas remained glued to their television […]
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