News Topic:Shah Mahmood Qureshi

UN chief urges for immediate cease-fire in Gaza

The UN chief urged for an immediate cease-fire between Israel and Hamas rulers at the start of a UN General Assembly emergency meeting.

Turkey’s Erdogan raises Kashmir issue at UN General Assembly

NEW DELHI — In yet another attempt to raise the matter of Jammu and Kashmir at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Turkish President...

Pakistan endorses Gupkar Declaration of Kashmir’s political parties

SRINAGAR — In a first, Pakistan has endorsed the Gupkar Declaration, a joint statement of various mainstream political parties of Kashmir seeking a rollback...

Pakistan to reopen Kartarpur Corridor on Monday

Pakistan on Saturday decided to reopen the Kartarpur Corridor for Sikh pilgrims on Monday on the occasion of the death anniversary of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the 19th century leader of the Sikh empire.

OIC rejects abrogation of Article 370

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Monday backed the Kashmiri people’s demand for self-determination and rejected the Indian government’s decision to scrap the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, reported Hindustan Times.

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High salt intake, uncontrolled BP raise stroke risk in Kashmir

Excessive salt consumption, uncontrolled high blood pressure, obesity, unhealthy dietary habits and physical inactivity are among the major factors increasing the risk of stroke.

Railways to offer concessional freight rates to transport Kashmir fruit

Kashmir's Horticulture Department and Northern Railway are exploring concessional freight rates to move fruit consignments by train using available return cargo capacity.

J&K’s new media policy nears finalisation; may cover Facebook, Instagram: Official

J&K Director Information Mamta Yadav says the new media policy is under examination and may include provisions covering platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.

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NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para

Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.

When ‘come back tomorrow’ becomes a public service failure

We often treat accessibility as a feature of a building or website. But access is also a question of responsibility, in case of public service.