October 2002
Leader of the Illegal Group Lashkar-e-Taiba Released from Prison
Hafiz Saeed, the leader of the banned militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba, has been released from prison and is now under house arrest in Lahore. The group…
Germany Will Not Support Attack on Iraq - 2002-10-30
Germany's Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer is visiting Washington to announce that Germany will not support a military attack on Iraq. This visit follows Chancellor Schröder's…
Separatist Rebels in Assam Kill Twenty-Two
Separatist rebels in Assam, India, have killed twenty-two people in a village attack. The assailants are suspected to be members of a group seeking independence…
Congress Party Forms Coalition with Regional Party in India - 2002-10-27
The Congress Party and a regional party in India have formed a coalition government in Jammu and Kashmir, with Mufti Mohammad Sayeed as Chief Minister.…
India Announces Withdrawal of Troops from Border with Pakistan
India has started withdrawing its troops from the border with Pakistan, a process expected to take six weeks. In response, Pakistan will also recall its…
India and Pakistan Promise to Withdraw Troops
India and Pakistan have both pledged to withdraw their military forces from certain regions, with Pakistan indicating it will reciprocate if India pulls back from…
United Nations Meeting on Climate Change Opens in New Delhi
The UN meeting on climate change has commenced in New Delhi, urging countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. T.R. Baalu emphasized the need for industrialized…
Violence Escalates in Kashmir - 2002-10-20
Violence in Kashmir has intensified, leading to multiple casualties, including civilians and security personnel. The ongoing conflict involves Indian and Pakistani forces, highlighting the persistent…
Bomb Explosion in Kashmir - 2002-10-19
A bomb explosion in Indian-administered Kashmir resulted in one police officer's death and 15 injuries, attributed to a suspected separatist. Concurrently, cross-border fire between Indian…
Following the Failure of Kashmiri Parties to Form a Local Government
The Indian federal government has assumed direct control over Jammu and Kashmir after local political parties failed to establish a government. The former Chief Minister,…
Pakistan Withdraws Troops from Indian Border - 2002-10-17
Pakistan and India have agreed to withdraw some troops from their borders, a decision welcomed by the U.S. This move aims to reduce tensions that…
Istanbul Summit - 2002-10-15
Leaders of 10 predominantly Muslim countries met in Istanbul to discuss regional issues, including Afghanistan's reconstruction and tensions between India and Pakistan. Key discussions included…
Results of Kashmir Elections End the Dominance of a Family in the Region's Political Scene - 2002-10-11
The recent elections in Kashmir have resulted in the loss of power for the National Conference party and its leader Omar Abdullah, marking the end…
Winners of the Kashmir Elections: Congress Party and People's Democratic Party - 2002-10-10
The recent parliamentary elections in Kashmir resulted in a defeat for the National Conference party led by Omar Abdullah, with the Congress Party and People's…
India Views Kashmir Elections as a Victory
India held elections in Kashmir, with about half of eligible voters participating despite violence and calls for a boycott from separatists. The elections are seen…
New Report Indicates 25 Million Homeless Worldwide - 2002-10-08
A new report reveals that 25 million people are homeless worldwide, with nearly five million in the Asia-Pacific region. Countries like Indonesia and Afghanistan are…
Pakistan Conducts Second Missile Test in Five Days - 2002-10-08
Pakistan has conducted its second missile test in five days, confirming previous data and highlighting its missile capabilities. This comes amid ongoing tensions with India,…
Final Stage of Elections in Kashmir - 2002-10-08
In the final stage of the parliamentary elections in Kashmir, an attack by Muslim militants resulted in the deaths of 3 police officers and 1…
Voters in Indian-administered Kashmir Participate in Fourth and Final Round of Parliamentary Elections - 2002-10-08
Voters in Indian-administered Kashmir are casting their ballots in the final round of parliamentary elections amid heightened security due to previous violence. Approximately 80,000 security…
Pakistan Prepares for New Test of Its Medium-Range Ballistic Missile
Pakistan is set to conduct a new test of its medium-range ballistic missile, following a recent successful test of another missile. This comes amid rising…
Washington Killers Still Unarrested - 2002-10-07
Six people were killed in shootings across Washington and Maryland, with the first funeral for a victim held recently. The police and FBI believe the…
U.S. Senate Discusses Delegation of Authority to the President
The U.S. Senate is debating granting the President authority to use military force against Iraq, particularly concerning its weapons programs. Senator Evan Bayh supports this…
Arrest of Muslim Militants in Kashmir - 2002-10-05
Ahead of the final phase of state assembly elections in Kashmir, three Indian soldiers were killed in an explosion, and seven members of the Hizbul…
Missile Tests by India and Pakistan - 2002-10-05
Pakistan and India conducted missile tests shortly before parliamentary elections, with Pakistan testing a ballistic missile and India testing a surface-to-air missile. The tests are…
A Commander of an Islamic Extremist Group in Kashmir, India, Arrested; Eight Muslim Militants Killed
A senior commander of the Islamic extremist group Al-Umur Al-Mujahideen was arrested in Kashmir, India, while eight militants were killed by Indian forces attempting to…
Clashes in Southwest Ahmedabad - 2002-10-03
Violent clashes erupted in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, between Hindus and Muslims, injuring six, during Mahatma Gandhi's birthday celebrations. This incident follows a recent attack on a…
Muslim Militants Kill Ten in Kashmir - 2002-10-02
Muslim militants in Kashmir have killed at least ten people in recent attacks, including a bomb targeting Hindu pilgrims and the deaths of soldiers and…
Suspect of Terrorism and Espionage for India Arrested in Pakistan - 2002-10-01
A man suspected of being an Indian intelligence operative has been arrested in Pakistan for his involvement in a 1999 bombing in Lahore. He reportedly…
Voting in Today's Elections in Kashmir, India Has Concluded - 2002-10-01
Voting in Kashmir's elections ended amid violence from suspected Islamic militants, resulting in multiple casualties including soldiers and civilians. The Indian government reported a 41%…
Indian Prime Minister: Bullets Cannot Defeat Votes - 2002-10-01
Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee emphasized that the will of the voters cannot be suppressed by violence as elections in Kashmir face threats from…