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International Concern Grows Over Deadly PoJK Protest Crackdown

International concern is mounting over reports of civilian deaths during protests in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, with a British MP and Amnesty International calling for an independent investigation….reports Asian Lite News Desk

July 29, 2026

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British Kashmiris Protest PoJK Killings Outside Pakistan Consulate

British Kashmiris staged protests outside Pakistani diplomatic missions in Birmingham and Bradford, condemning the reported killings of demonstrators in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK)….report Asian Lite News Desk British Kashmiris staged protests

July 29, 2026

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Pakistan Defends PoK Crackdown, Calls Protesters Enemies Like India

Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has defended the security forces’ crackdown on protesters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, describing the demonstrators as “enemies like India”…reports Asian Lite News desk Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif

July 29, 2026

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India Launches First Direct Container Freight Train to Nepal

India has launched its first direct commercial container freight train to Nepal, allowing cargo to move by rail from Kolkata Port to Biratnagar without border transshipment….reports Asian Lite News Desk India has

July 29, 2026

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India, China Advance Border Trade Reopening

India and China are moving ahead with their agreement to resume border trade through three designated Himalayan trading points as part of efforts to improve bilateral ties…reports Asian Lite News Desk India

July 28, 2026

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Powerful earthquake jolts Japan, tsunami advisory issued

A powerful earthquake struck Japan’s Kumamoto Prefecture on Tuesday, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami advisory for coastal areas….reports Asian Lite News Desk A powerful earthquake struck Japan’s Kumamoto Prefecture on Tuesday,

July 28, 2026

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India dismisses PoJK polls as ‘cosmetic exercise’ by Pakistan

India has rejected the assembly elections being held in PoJK, calling them a “cosmetic electoral exercise” aimed at legitimising Pakistan’s illegal occupation…reports Asian Lite News Desk India on Tuesday dismissed the assembly

July 28, 2026

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20 reportedly killed as Pakistan cracks down on PoK poll boycott protests

Pakistani security forces have launched a major crackdown on protesters boycotting legislative elections in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, with reports claiming at least 20 people were killed….reports Asian Lite news Desk Pakistani security forces

July 28, 2026

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One Killed as Violence, Rigging Claims Mar PoK Polls

The first phase of elections in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir was marred by deadly violence, injuries and allegations of electoral malpractice, with coalition partners PPP and PML-N blaming each other for the unrest…reports Asian

July 28, 2026

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Muizzu Calls for SAARC Revival, Offers Maldives as Mediator

Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu has called for the revival of SAARC, urging member states to resolve their differences through dialogue and renew regional cooperation…reports Asian Lite News Desk Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu

July 27, 2026

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