Kashmir conflict stories

Aug 20, 2026

Pakistan summons US diplomat after ambassador calls Jammu and Kashmir part of India

Pakistan summoned the top US diplomat in Islamabad to protest remarks by US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, who described Jammu and Kashmir as an "important part of India" during a visit to Srinagar. Pakistani officials and political leaders rejected the statement as unacceptable regarding the disputed territory's status.

Aug 20, 20268 sources

Aug 5, 2026

Pakistan imposes new restrictions on foreign media, drawing international condemnation

Pakistan's government has issued new guidelines requiring foreign journalists to obtain approval before traveling outside major cities and extending controls to local staff working for international outlets. The measures, formalized as the Foreign Media Facilitation Guidelines 2026, have drawn widespread criticism from press freedom groups and media organizations amid ongoing protests in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

Aug 5, 20266 sources