A Cloud of Depression Over the ‘Half Widows’ of Kashmir

Raksha Kumar / Truthdig Oct 5, 2018 The violence of the Pakistan-India conflict induces acute mental health problems among these women and others. Only two psychiatric facilities exist for a population of 7 million. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

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Pompeo’s Five Hours in Islamabad

Zubeida Mustafa / Truthdig Sep 8, 2018 A U.S. “reset” of relations with Pakistan seems like a long shot in light of recent history and the Trump administration’s moves on the global stage. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

A Nuclear Armageddon in the Making in South Asia

By Dilip Hiro / TomDispatch Apr 4, 2016 The nuclear competition between India and Pakistan has entered a spine-chilling phase with Islamabad's decision to deploy low-yield tactical nuclear arms at its forward-operating military bases along its entire frontier with India. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

India to Cut Troops in Kashmir

Staff / Truthdig Jan 15, 2011 In an attempt to rebuild relations with restive Kashmir, one of the world’s most militarized regions, the Indian government has declared that it will cut its troop levels there by 25 percent over the next 12 months. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

India Accused of Torture in Kashmir

Staff / Truthdig Dec 18, 2010 Indian police and security forces have allegedly tortured hundreds of Kashmiris as WikiLeaked evidence shows the use of electrocution, beatings and sexual humiliation against detainees from 2005 to 2007. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Indian Police Kill 18 Civilians in Kashmir

Staff / Truthdig Sep 14, 2010 An outbreak of violence, partially attributed to unrest over recent anti-Muslim sentiment in the U.S., occurred in the volatile Kashmir region Monday, and 18 civilians were confirmed killed by Indian police, according to the BBC. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Pakistani Convicted for Mumbai Terrorist Attacks

Staff / Truthdig May 3, 2010 On Monday, Mohammed Ajmal Kasab, the lone surviving suspect captured during the three-day terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India, in November 2008, was found guilty of multiple charges in an Indian court. Kasab now awaits sentencing -- and possibly the death penalty. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

What Have We Done to Democracy?

Arundhati Roy / TomDispatch.com Sep 28, 2009 While we're still arguing about whether there's life after death, can we add another question to the cart: Is there life after democracy? What sort of life will it be? By "democracy" I don't mean democracy as an ideal or an aspiration. I mean the working model: Western liberal democracy, and its variants, such as they are.While we're still arguing about whether there's life after death, can we add another question to the cart: Is there life after democracy? Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Mumbai Movies: Too Soon?

Staff / Truthdig Dec 13, 2008 The death and destruction from last month's terrorist attacks in Mumbai are still fresh in the minds of many, but filmmakers in India nevertheless are rushing to retell the events cinematically, with over 20 Mumbai-themed movies already awaiting approval. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Crackdown in Pakistan

Staff / Truthdig Dec 9, 2008 Pakistani officials have responded to the call, coming from India as well as the U.S., to take serious action against militant groups operating in their country. Pakistani forces launched widespread raids late Sunday and arrested Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, believed to be a ringleader behind the recent Mumbai attacks. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Cell Phone Cards Lead to Arrests in India

Staff / Truthdig Dec 7, 2008 Police in India are looking within their own national borders for possible leads and potential allies involved in late November's terrorist attacks in Mumbai, following a technological trail to two new suspects arrested on Friday. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Rice Sounds Positive Note After Pakistan Visit

Staff / Truthdig Dec 5, 2008 Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice expressed confidence in the Pakistani government's commitment to cracking down on terrorist groups operating within its borders after meeting with President Asif Ali Zardari and other Pakistani officials on Thursday. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )