Pakistani prime minister warns of possible war with India over Kashmir
India and Pakistan’s conflict over Kashmir dates to the late 1940s when they won independence from Britain. Continue reading
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Demonstrators rally in Toronto’s Nathan Phillips Square in support of Kashmir
The Toronto rally comes weeks after the Indian government downgraded the region’s autonomy and began a security crackdown. Continue reading
Kashmir: Many restrictions remain after Indian government promises to restore access
News reports said authorities re-imposed restrictions in parts of Srinagar after violence was reported on Saturday. Continue reading
‘A horror’: B.C. law student still can’t reach her family due to Kashmir clampdown
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
A Kashmiri woman who is studying in B.C. says she still can’t get in contact with family back home, nearly two weeks after a security crackdown in the region. Continue reading
Indian authorities begin easing restrictions in Kashmir
Police said restrictions on the movement of people were relaxed in several parts of the region. Continue reading
India says restrictions in Kashmir will be loosened following lockdown
A senior official confirmed there would be some loosening of restrictions on the region’s residents, saying that landline phone services would be restored gradually beginning Friday night. Continue reading
Pakistani PM accuses Indian gov’t of ‘whipping up war hysteria’ to score votes
Imran Khan blamed India’s ruling BJP for “whipping up war hysteria” over claims that India shot down a Pakistani F-16 during a standoff in February, saying the truth is always the best policy. Continue reading
India says it shot down a fast-moving satellite, declares itself a ‘space power’
India successfully test-fired an anti-satellite weapon on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in an unexpected announcement just weeks before a general election. Continue reading
India and Pakistan threatened to trade missile strikes after Kashmir attack: sources
The sparring between India and Pakistan last month threatened to spiral out of control and only interventions by U.S. officials headed off a bigger conflict, sources familiar with the events said. Continue reading
Ex-Pakistan president says country’s intelligence used terrorist group to attack India
Terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed has been at the centre of recent tensions between India and Pakistan. Continue reading