Jhelum River

Anti-Pakistan protests break out in PoK against construction of dam on Neelum river; locals demand end to Islamabad's rule

The protest in Muzaffarabad was led by the United Kashmir People's National Party and its student wing. The demonstrators were asking to be an autonomous area, free of Pakistan and Indian government intervention

Jammu and Kashmir governor NN Vohra reviews rising water levels in Jhelum in Srinagar due to heavy rain

Jammu and Kashmir Governor NN Vohra on Saturday undertook an extended tour of the summer capital Srinagar for a first-hand view of the ground situation consequent to the rising water levels in the Jhelum river and streams in the Valley due to rain.

Pakistan to set up $1.51 billion hydropower project through foreign financing in PoK by 2022

Pakistan has decided to set up a new hydropower project of over 700 megawatts in PoK through foreign financing at an estimated cost of $1.51 billion

India, Pakistan start high-level talks on Indus Waters Treaty in Washington

India and Pakistan on Thursday started high-level talks on technical issues of the Indus Waters Treaty Washington, a senior World Bank official said

Clashes erupt in PoK over prolonged power outages

Hundreds of people on Monday clashed with police near Mirpur city of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, protesting against prolonged power outages for up to 18 hours a day.

Pakistan sets new body to protect its water rights

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has set up a new body to examine construction of dams and water projects by India and Afghanistan and to coordinate steps to protect the country's water rights.