MUZAFFARABAD: India and Pakistan have suspended trade across their de-facto border in the disputed territory of Kashmir after Indian authorities detained a truck driver accused of drug trafficking, Pakistan officials said Sunday. Kashmir has been divided between India and Pakistan since the two countries won independence from Britain in 1947. Both claim the scenic Himalayan territory in full. Barter trade across the de-facto border began in 2008 as part of peace efforts but it is…
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By Tariq Naqash in Dawn February 9th , 2015 MUZAFFARABAD: Travel and trade across the Line of Control in Kashmir suffered a setback when the bus service through the Chakothi-Uri crossing point was suspended for Sunday. However, the service through the Tetrinote-Chakan da Bagh crossing point in Poonch division would continue as usual, an official said. The bus service operates on Mondays, while trade is carried out from Tuesday to Friday through the two routes.…
by Khaleeq Kiani in Dawn February 9th , 2015 ISLAMABAD: The prime minister may not get his wish of seeing the 969MW Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project operational in the near future, as the project is facing an immediate financial shortfall of Rs50 billion. “The project was expected to be completed by the end of 2016, subject to the availability and smooth dispersal of funds,” Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project managing director retired Gen Mohammad Zubair told Dawn. He…