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South Wales Argus
10-05-2025
- Politics
- South Wales Argus
Multiple explosions heard in India-controlled Kashmir hours after ceasefire deal
Residents said the loud explosions in Srinagar and Jammu were followed by a blackout. Omar Abdullah, the region's top elected official, said in a post on social media: 'What the hell just happened to the ceasefire? Explosions heard across Srinagar!!!' Pakistanis had earlier celebrated the ceasefire (Asim Tanveer/AP) In another post, he said: 'This is no ceasefire. The air defence units in the middle of Srinagar just opened up.' Cross-border shelling and gunfire was also reported from at least five places along the Line of Control, a de facto frontier that divides disputed Kashmir between India and Pakistan. There were no reports of casualties. The ceasefire deal had been expected to bring a swift end to weeks of escalating clashes, including missile and drone strikes, triggered by the massacre of tourists by gunmen last month that India blames on Pakistan, which denies the charge. Dozens of civilians have been killed on both sides since then. The first word of the truce came from US President Donald Trump, who posted on his Truth Social platform that India and Pakistan had agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire. He said: 'Congratulations to both Countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence. Thank you for your attention to this matter!' Pakistani foreign minister Ishaq Dar announced the truce on Geo News, saying that Saudi Arabia and Turkey played an important role in facilitating the deal. Indian foreign secretary Vikram Misri said the head of military operations from both countries spoke on Saturday. 'It was agreed between them that both sides would stop all firing and military action on land, and in the air and sea. 'Instructions have been given on both sides to give effect to this understanding,' he said. The top military leaders will speak again on Monday, Mr Misri added.
Glasgow Times
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Glasgow Times
Multiple explosions heard in India-controlled Kashmir hours after ceasefire deal
Residents said the loud explosions in Srinagar and Jammu were followed by a blackout. Omar Abdullah, the region's top elected official, said in a post on social media: 'What the hell just happened to the ceasefire? Explosions heard across Srinagar!!!' Pakistanis had earlier celebrated the ceasefire (Asim Tanveer/AP) In another post, he said: 'This is no ceasefire. The air defence units in the middle of Srinagar just opened up.' Cross-border shelling and gunfire was also reported from at least five places along the Line of Control, a de facto frontier that divides disputed Kashmir between India and Pakistan. There were no reports of casualties. The ceasefire deal had been expected to bring a swift end to weeks of escalating clashes, including missile and drone strikes, triggered by the massacre of tourists by gunmen last month that India blames on Pakistan, which denies the charge. Dozens of civilians have been killed on both sides since then. The first word of the truce came from US President Donald Trump, who posted on his Truth Social platform that India and Pakistan had agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire. He said: 'Congratulations to both Countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence. Thank you for your attention to this matter!' Pakistani foreign minister Ishaq Dar announced the truce on Geo News, saying that Saudi Arabia and Turkey played an important role in facilitating the deal. Indian foreign secretary Vikram Misri said the head of military operations from both countries spoke on Saturday. 'It was agreed between them that both sides would stop all firing and military action on land, and in the air and sea. 'Instructions have been given on both sides to give effect to this understanding,' he said. The top military leaders will speak again on Monday, Mr Misri added.
Western Telegraph
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Western Telegraph
Multiple explosions heard in India-controlled Kashmir hours after ceasefire deal
Residents said the loud explosions in Srinagar and Jammu were followed by a blackout. Omar Abdullah, the region's top elected official, said in a post on social media: 'What the hell just happened to the ceasefire? Explosions heard across Srinagar!!!' Pakistanis had earlier celebrated the ceasefire (Asim Tanveer/AP) In another post, he said: 'This is no ceasefire. The air defence units in the middle of Srinagar just opened up.' Cross-border shelling and gunfire was also reported from at least five places along the Line of Control, a de facto frontier that divides disputed Kashmir between India and Pakistan. There were no reports of casualties. The ceasefire deal had been expected to bring a swift end to weeks of escalating clashes, including missile and drone strikes, triggered by the massacre of tourists by gunmen last month that India blames on Pakistan, which denies the charge. Dozens of civilians have been killed on both sides since then. The first word of the truce came from US President Donald Trump, who posted on his Truth Social platform that India and Pakistan had agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire. He said: 'Congratulations to both Countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence. Thank you for your attention to this matter!' Pakistani foreign minister Ishaq Dar announced the truce on Geo News, saying that Saudi Arabia and Turkey played an important role in facilitating the deal. Indian foreign secretary Vikram Misri said the head of military operations from both countries spoke on Saturday. 'It was agreed between them that both sides would stop all firing and military action on land, and in the air and sea. 'Instructions have been given on both sides to give effect to this understanding,' he said. The top military leaders will speak again on Monday, Mr Misri added.
Irish Examiner
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Irish Examiner
Multiple explosions heard in India-controlled Kashmir hours after ceasefire deal
Multiple explosions were heard in two cities in India-controlled Kashmir hours after India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire deal, following the US-led talks to end the most serious military confrontation between the nuclear-armed rivals in decades. Residents said the loud explosions in Srinagar and Jammu were followed by a blackout. Omar Abdullah, the region's top elected official, said in a post on social media: 'What the hell just happened to the ceasefire? Explosions heard across Srinagar!!!' Pakistanis had earlier celebrated the ceasefire (Asim Tanveer/AP) In another post, he said: 'This is no ceasefire. The air defence units in the middle of Srinagar just opened up.' Cross-border shelling and gunfire was also reported from at least five places along the Line of Control, a de facto frontier that divides disputed Kashmir between India and Pakistan. There were no reports of casualties.
Express Tribune
07-04-2025
- Health
- Express Tribune
Illegal occupants evicted from varsity colony
The programme will help bring the BZU into a wider network of international partnership, and PhD students will be able to develop their research capabilities and contribute to the national development. PHOTO: Asim Tanveer/Associated Press The Bahauddin Zakariya University (BZU) has launched an operation against illegal occupants in the university colony after the Eid holidays. According to sources, several individuals had been residing unlawfully in staff houses. Taking notice of the situation, the university administration ensured the immediate eviction of the unauthorised occupants. The vacated houses have now been allotted to eligible employees on merit. The administration emphasised that the rule of law and institutional authority would be upheld at all cost. In a statement, the university clarified that strict legal action would be taken against those found involved in such violations. It stated that irregularities would not be tolerated in the future and transparency in all allotments would remain the top priority. Meanwhile, South Punjab Health and Population Special Secretary Muhammad Shahbaz Hussain said while addressing at a seminar at the BZU that no society can achieve sustainable development without educational and human progress, and healthy mother is the guarantee of healthy future generations. He said, "The World Health Day reminds us that health is a fundamental right of every individual," adding that the purpose of celebrating the day is to raise awareness about the fundamental and essential importance of health. He said the provincial government is continuously striving to provide quality medical facilities to people in remote areas of South Punjab, for which comprehensive health reforms have been initiated.
