Apr 03 Mosques stay open in Pakistan even as virus death toll rises By Kathy Gannon, Associated Press Some Pakistan provinces have issued their own lockdown orders to prevent Muslims from gathering for Friday prayers. In southern Sindh province, a complete lockdown was being enforced from noon until 3 p.m., the time when the faithful gather for prayers. Continue reading
Apr 02 Watch 3:27 News Wrap: Iran denies it is planning to attack U.S. targets in Iraq In our news wrap Thursday, Iran dismissed President Trump’s claim it is planning an attack on U.S. targets in Iraq. On Twitter, Foreign Minister Javad Zarif wrote “Iran starts no wars, but teaches lessons to those who do.” Also, a… Continue watching
Jan 15 21 more people found dead from avalanche in Kashmir By Roshan Mughal, Associated Press Rescuers were racing against time to reach scores of people believed still to be trapped inside their homes, buried under avalanches triggered by heavy snowfall in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Continue reading
Nov 25 Report raises concern about rare polio cases caused by oral vaccine By Associated Press In a report late last week, the World Health Organization and partners noted nine new polio cases caused by the vaccine in Nigeria, Congo, Central African Republic and Angola. Continue reading
Oct 31 Fire on Pakistan train kills more than 70 passengers By Asim Tanveer, Associated Press A massive fire caused by a cooking gas stove erupted Thursday on a train traveling in Pakistan's eastern Punjab province. Continue reading
Oct 16 Pakistan says Saudis, Iran willing to pursue diplomacy By Associated Press Pakistan's foreign minister says Iran and Saudi Arabia have indicated a willingness to pursue diplomacy to end their disputes after Pakistan's prime minister traveled to both countries to try and ease tensions. Continue reading
Aug 17 Indian authorities begin easing clampdown in Kashmir By Ashok Sharma, Associated Press Authorities in Indian-administered Kashmir began restoring landline phone services on Saturday after a nearly two-week security crackdown and news blackout following a decision by India's government to downgrade the Muslim-majority region's autonomy. Continue reading
Aug 16 Hundreds join street protest in Kashmir, defying restrictions By Ashok Sharma, Associated Press The government imposed the lockdown to avoid a violent reaction to its decision on Aug. 5 to downgrade Muslim-majority Kashmir's autonomy. Continue reading
Aug 13 Indian-controlled Kashmir under strict lockdown for 9th day By Aijaz Hussain, Associated Press India is trying to stave off a violent reaction to the government's decision on Aug. 5 to strip Kashmir of its autonomy. Continue reading
Aug 10 India to bring supplies to Kashmir; Pakistan to go to UN By Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press Authorities enforcing a strict curfew in Indian-administered Kashmir will bring in trucks of essential supplies for an Islamic festival next week, as the divided Himalayan region remained in a lockdown Saturday following India’s decision to strip it of its constitutional… Continue reading