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19 Years Since the Devastating Earthquake in Pakistan: Remembering October 8, 2005

8Oct

By Tahreem AkramNo Comments

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19 Years Since the Devastating Earthquake in Pakistan: Remembering October 8, 2005

Today marks 19 years since the devastating earthquake hit Pakistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on October 8, 2005. The earthquake claimed over 80,000 lives and left many regions in ruins. People across the country are observing this anniversary with respect and a strong commitment to improving disaster preparedness. The earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.6, struck at 8:52 AM, severely affecting areas like Muzaffarabad, Balakot, Islamabad, and other northern parts of Pakistan. It destroyed entire villages and key infrastructure, including schools, hospitals, roads, and bridges. More than 100,000 people sustained injuries, and countless others lost their homes. To honor the victims and raise awareness about natural disaster safety, communities across AJK are holding events. Author...

Youm-e-Istehsal: A Day of Protest Against India’s Kashmir Actions

5Aug

By Tahreem Akram2 Comments

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Youm-e-Istehsal: A Day of Protest Against India’s Kashmir Actions

On August 5th, Pakistan observes Youm-e-Istehsal to show solidarity with the Kashmiri people and to protest India's actions in Occupied Kashmir. A special walk from the Foreign Office to D-Chowk in Islamabad is held to express this support, with prominent figures and citizens participating. President Asif Ali Zardari highlighted India's illegal actions to undermine the disputed status of Kashmir and to alter its demographic and political landscape. He stressed that these actions violate international laws, including Security Council resolutions and the 4th Geneva Convention. According to President Zardari, India's internal laws and court decisions cannot defeat the Kashmiri people's just struggle, which has lasted for seven decades. Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif also addres...

Islamabad’s Srinagar highway is now Signal Free

6Apr

By Aqsa Azam1 Comment

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Islamabad’s Srinagar highway is now Signal Free

People of Islamabad are gaining another convenience for the chaotic traffic. Kashmir Highway as known as Srinagar Highway is going to become signal free. The road completed in record 15 days, now open for general public. The CDA, Chairman Amer Ali Ahmad said that by giving three protective U-turns. They not only provided solution to traffic jams but also saved over Rs 7 billion. Which could have been spent on construction o flyovers or interchanges. "This will be 60 to 70% solution to traffic jam while time duration of travelling to Islamabad Airport will also reduce considerably." He said. Signal free road will help hundreds of travelers on daily basis. The three protective U-turns which also adds to beauty of the Srinagar Highway. Previously called Kashmir Highway have been ...

Black Day Kashmir: When India attacked Jammu and Kashmir

22Nov

By Aqsa Azam2 Comments

Pakistan

Black Day Kashmir: When India attacked Jammu and Kashmir

Under attack for more than 70 years, people of Kashmir are still waiting for justice and freedom. United nations and rest of authorities are doing nothing but oppressing the weak. Jammu and Kashmir, commonly known as Kashmir, territory in the north-western part ofthe India, on the north-east by China. On the south by the Indian states of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab, and on the west by the KPK and Punjab provinces of Pakistan. Kashmir has an area of about 222,236 sq. km (85,806 sq. mi). Kashmir has an ancient history that makes it eccentric. From a center of Buddhism to Hub of Islam for 5 centuries. Being under control of Sikhs to British empire. This valley has seen everything. Now 50 percent of population follows Buddhism, a large number follows Islam while a small percentage of Hind...

13Sep

By Aqsa Azam1 Comment

Global

Lockdown in Kashmir, where is humanity?

Almost 600 days of lockdown in Kashmir is an exploitation of human rights and freedom. The silence of the world is enough to know the value of poor people's lives in Kashmir. KASHMIR - Imagine being a hostage in your own house. You cannot claim your own land. You cannot wander in your city freely. One cannot imagine to live in such circumstances. People in Kashmir are under this situation for decades. But situations got worse when Indian Prime Minister Narinder Modi revoked article 37 and implement a massive lockdown in Kashmir. Indian government imposed curfew on 5th August 2019. Heavy army troops got stationed at every exit and entry of Indian Occupied Kashmir. Internet service was terminated and food and medical supplies were restricted. Almost 500 men are abducted from their h...