CNN: Pakistan brought to a standstill for 'Kashmir hour' demonstrations
(CNN)Pakistanis brought the nation to a standstill at midday Friday as they gathered for "Kashmir hour" to show their solidarity with the disputed region, after India stripped the state of Jammu and Kashmir of its autonomy and reclassified it as a union territory earlier this month.
India's move was highly contentious and one that will give the government in New Delhi greater authority over the disputed Muslim-majority region.
The national anthems of both Pakistan and Kashmir blared across TV and radio stations on Friday, according to Reuters, and traffic and trains were brought to a halt as people gathered between 12 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. local time.
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Update: In pictures: Tens of thousands of Pakistanis come out on streets to show solidarity with occupied Kashmir (DAWN)
WNU Editor: Pakistan is also showing its military capabilities .... Pakistan tested a ballistic missile amid ongoing tensions with India (CNN).
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Dramatic action. Such boldness will instantly make Modi restore the status quo ante.
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