April 22, 2019 1:36 am
India last week suspended the cross-LoC trade, alleging misuse of the facility by individuals linked to terrorist groups. How and when did this trade start, and what was it intended to achieve for India and Pakistan?
April 19, 2019 4:34 pm
India on Thursday indefinitely suspended cross-LoC trade at two points along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir effective Friday, following reports that it was being "misused" by elements from across the border to smuggle weapons, narcotics and fake currency.
April 19, 2019 10:54 am
On Friday, 35 trucks carrying fruit were scheduled to cross over to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) from Poonch, said Fareed Kohli, custodian, LoC Trade. “However, these will not be allowed to cross the LoC tomorrow in view of the Home Ministry order,” he said.
January 24, 2018 9:38 am
A short sharp exchange of fire has taken place somewhere along the LoC and very close to the customs complex, a reminder that the trading post between India and Pakistan functions under the shadow of the gun.
February 06, 2014 8:11 am
The traders also confessed that they had made similar transactions in the past.
August 02, 2011 1:16 am
In a decision which is expected to hurt LoC trade,the Centre has banned trading of goods manufactured or grown outside Jammu and Kashmir.
June 27, 2011 6:06 pm
After remaining suspended for nearly four weeks,cross-Line of Control trade between divided parts of Kashmir will resume from Tuesday.
June 27, 2011 2:42 am
Syed Salahuddin has said the cross-LoC trade has been designed to weaken the azadi movement.
June 13, 2011 2:55 pm
The LoC traders held a protest in Srinagar demanding India and Pakistan increase the list of items to be traded across the line.
June 01, 2011 3:29 pm
JK CM said he would approach the Centre to discuss various issues concerning trade across the Line of Control.