PoK refugees threatens to intensify agitation in Jammu

Last Updated: Monday, June 3, 2013, 17:22

Threatening to intensify agitation from August 15, Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) refugees living in different parts of the Jammu region on Monday lodged protest seeking "full and final settlement" of their demands.

`J&K rehabilitation policy for youths to start life afresh`

Last Updated: Saturday, June 1, 2013, 20:48

Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah said rehabilitation policy for youth stuck in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) was aimed at "soothing their wounds and providing them an opportunity to return."

PoK refugees protest over bureaucratic apathy

Last Updated: Saturday, June 1, 2013, 15:33

Alleging bureaucratic apathy, refugees from Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) on Saturday staged a protest here threatening to launch an agitation if steps were not taken for their early rehabilitation.

PoK party activists end hunger strike at Pak mission in UK

Last Updated: Thursday, May 30, 2013, 10:54

A group of activists from a PoK-based party today called off their hunger strike in front of the Pakistan mission here demanding arrest of killers of a top leader, after being assured of action by Islamabad`s envoy.

China to give $448 mn Neelum-Jhelum project in PoK

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 20:16

Notwithstanding India`s concerns, China has agreed to provide Pakistan USD 448 million for the Neelum-Jhelum hydropower project, currently underway in PoK, work on which had slowed down due to a financial crunch.

Clashes erupt in PoK over prolonged power outages

Last Updated: Monday, May 27, 2013, 16:35

Hundreds of people today clashed with police near Mirpur city of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, protesting against prolonged power outages for up to 18 hours a day.

Chinese man held in POK over Koran desecration

Last Updated: Saturday, May 18, 2013, 11:28

A Chinese man has been taken into protective custody in Pakistan occupied Kashmir after he was accused of desecrating the Koran.

Militants trying to cross border to join jihadi forces: China

Last Updated: Friday, May 17, 2013, 21:48

Claiming major success against Islamic militants in Xinjiang province bordering Pakistan Occupied Kashmir and Afghan, Chinese security officials said some of the militants are trying to cross the borders to join jihadi groups.

PoK refugees stage protest in Jammu

Last Updated: Monday, April 15, 2013, 13:58

An organisation representating Pakistan occupied Kashmir refugees today staged a protest demanding permanent rehabilitation package of Rs 1,700 crore from the government.

WikiLeaks shows PoK as part of Pakistan

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 9, 2013, 09:34

Whistleblower website WikiLeaks has shown Pak-occupied-Kashmir (PoK) as part of Pakistan in its recently released global map.

Khurshid suggests common security policy for India`s neighbourhood

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 2, 2013, 00:17

India`s neighbourhood is "not falling apart" as some people think, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid said on Monday and suggested a common security policy for the region as a whole.