ISLAMABAD: Cross-border fire from Indian troops along the disputed border with Kashmir killed one woman and wounded an eight-year-old girl, the Pakistani military said on Monday.
The military said in a statement that a combination of mortars and heavy fire hit the villages of Jandrot and Khuiratta in Azad Kashmir.
It accused Indian forces of “deliberately targeting” civilians.
There was no immediate comment from New Delhi.
Pakistan and India often trade accusations of violating the cease-fire in Kashmir. The Himalayan region is divided between them and claimed by both in its entirety.
According to Azad Kashmir President Sardar Masood Khan, Indian troops have stepped up cease-fire violations since the coronavirus outbreak was first reported in the region. So far, at least 59 people have tested positive for the virus there.
Pakistan’s army says Indian troops kill woman in Kashmir
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Pakistan’s army says Indian troops kill woman in Kashmir
- Mortars and heavy fire hit the villages of Jandrot and Khuiratta in Azad Kashmir
- Indian troops have stepped up cease-fire violations since the coronavirus outbreak, says Azad Kashmir President
Pakistan’s deputy PM discusses ways to boost economic, trade ties with Iran
- Both countries agreed in August to increase bilateral trade to $10 billion by 2028
- Pakistan and Iran have been working to stabilize relations after strained security ties
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar presided over a meeting to discuss economic and trade cooperation with Iran, the foreign office said on Friday, as the neighboring countries seek to expand ties.
The development took place during an inter-ministerial meeting on Pakistan-Iran bilateral relations chaired by Dar in Islamabad. Pakistan and Iran have been working to stabilize ties following a period of strained security relations.
Both countries have been working to enhance bilateral trade, setting up border markets and exploring barter trade to circumvent banking and currency restrictions. Sanctions and foreign exchange shortages remain key hurdles for Iran, making these alternative systems central to its trade strategy with Pakistan.
“The meeting reviewed ongoing cooperation across a range of sectors and discussed ways to further enhance economic and trade ties,” the foreign office said in a statement.
“The DPM/FM reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to deepening engagement with Iran in key priority areas.”
In December, the foreign ministers of Iran and Pakistan vowed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade and connectivity while working for regional peace.
Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian also visited Pakistan in August, during which both countries signed agreements to increase bilateral trade to $10 billion by 2028.
