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Mirwaiz Umar Farooq

In telephonic speech, Mirwaiz urges world to take notice of Indian atrocities in Kashmir

Web Desk Sep 3, 2017

SRINAGAR: Chairman All Parties Hurriyat Conference, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq is the Mirwaiz of Kashmir, has said that India and its puppet authorities have continued their policies of oppression over Kashmiri people even on festivals like…

At least ten people injured in anti-India protests in Kashmir on Eid

Web Desk Jun 26, 2017

SRINAGAR: At least ten people were injured as protesters brandishing Pakistani flags clashed with Indian government forces in India-held Kashmir after Eid prayers, Indian media reported. The clash erupted soon after tens of thousands of…

Bilawal lauds Mirwaiz, Kashmir for remembering Benazir on her death anniversary

Web Desk Dec 27, 2016

KARACHI: Chairman All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) Mirwaiz Umar Farooq remembered the slain Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Benazir Bhutto on behalf of Kashmir and wished her son to carry her mission forward. As the December…

Indian troops arrest Hurriyat head Mirwaiz as death toll rises to 89

AFP Aug 27, 2016

SRINAGAR, INDIAN-HELD KASHMIR: Police in Indian-held Kashmir arrested Hurriyat chief Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, his aide said on Saturday, as the region's head minister met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and defended a 50-day lockdown on the…

Two more civilians killed as Kashmir observes ‘Black Day’ today

Web Desk Aug 15, 2016

SRINAGAR, INDIAN-HELD KASHMIR: At least two more civilians died during clashes between stone-throwing demonstrators and Indian forces in the divided valley as Kashmiris across the line of control observe a ‘Black Day’ on India’s…

Pakistan should ‘change position’ over Kashmir conflict, says India

Web Desk Jul 25, 2016

SRINAGAR, INDIAN-HELD KASHMIR: As the death toll in days of clashes between Indian forces and demonstrators rises to 56, the Indian government alleged on Sunday that Pakistan should change its position on Kashmir dispute, appealing for calm…

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq denied permission to offer Friday prayer

Web Desk Jul 15, 2016

SRINAGAR: Indian forces denied Hurriyet leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq to attend Friday congregation to offer prayer today, ARY News reported.

Kashmir unrest enters 7th day amid ‘Black Day’ in AJK

Web Desk Jul 15, 2016

SRINAGAR, INDIAN-HELD KASHMIR: Even after seven days of deadly clashes between Indian troops and protesters, life could not be restored in Indian-held Kashmir.

Kashmir Unrest: Death toll rises to over 40 in six days of clashes

Web Desk Jul 14, 2016

SRINAGAR, INDIAN-HELD KASHMIR: Life remained suspended for the sixth consecutive day on Thursday in India-held Kashmir due to the shutdown called by local groups in protest against the deaths of protesters in clashes with Indian security…