Protests intensify in PoK against Pakistan government’s plans to amend Constitution

Districts of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) are witnessing massive protests against the Pakistan government’s plan to bring in the 15th Constitutional Amendment that will transfer the financial and administrative powers of the local government to Islamabad, local media reported. The citizens of all 10 districts of the region are infuriated at […]

Indian Army upholds beacon of peace, returns cattle of POK

To strengthen the ceasefire agreement, the Indian Army Saturday returned a cow and an ox belonging to Bijildar village in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), at Chakoti-Uri Crossing Point. The Army Statement said: By sending the cattle back, the Army had shown its commitment to peace and harmony along the Line of Control (LOC) through its continued efforts and display […]

Protest in PoK against ‘discriminatory, exclusionary’ job regularisation law

A protest erupted in Muzaffarabad city in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) against a “discriminatory and suppressive” legislation, which regularise an unspecified number of ad hoc, temporary and contractual employees. Protestors hit the road and accused the government of nepotism, corruption, and working to further oppress the people of PoK. The government in the region had earlier come up with […]