A student said he killed Prof. Khalid Hameed, a well-liked teacher, because he insulted Islam. Now his colleagues are being very careful about what they say.
Tag: Pakistan
Abused by Soldiers and Militants, Kashmiris Face Dangers in Daily Life
Residents of Kashmir face strains from both separatists and Indian security forces, worsening a sense of siege as a crackdown continues.
Tensions Over Kashmir Rise but India Says No Plans for War
The Indian government is coming under more criticism for its restrictions in the disputed region, and Pakistani leaders warn that India is risking war.
As Taliban Talk Peace, ISIS Is Ready to Play the Spoiler in Afghanistan
The Islamic State, which killed 63 people at a wedding last weekend, has positioned itself to thrive if a peace deal is reached.
Bomb Strikes Pakistan Mosque Frequented by Afghan Taliban Chief
The bombing came as the United States and the Taliban near a deal. It was unclear whether the Taliban’s top leader Mawlawi Haibatullah was at the mosque.
India Says It Will Ease Restrictions in Kashmir
After putting the region on lockdown for two weeks, the government said schools would reopen on Monday and phone service would be gradually restored.
Waning of American Power? Trump Struggles With an Asia in Crisis
The Trump administration has taken a hands-off approach to conflicts — from Kashmir to Hong Kong to the rivalry between Japan and South Korea — as Asian officials escalate the battles.
Photos Show the Devastation of Monsoons Ravaging India and Pakistan
The torrential rains led to landslides in the countryside and inundated cities, electrocuting some residents and burying others under mud.
Pakistan’s Envoy Suggests Kashmir Crisis Could Affect Afghan Peace Talks
The ambassador, Asad Majeed Khan, said Pakistan might have to redeploy troops from its border with Afghanistan to the Kashmir frontier instead.
Inside Kashmir, Cut Off From the World: ‘A Living Hell’ of Anger and Fear
A firsthand look inside Kashmir, the contested region the Indian government has all but cut off from the outside world, found a population that is feeling besieged and furious.