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Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir Shuts Seminaries Amid Military Tensions

5/2/2025

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In a dramatic move, the government of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir has shuttered all religious seminaries for 10 days, driven by fears of impending Indian military strikes after a recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. This precautionary step comes as Islamabad vows a strong response to any aggression, heightening the already tense atmosphere between the two nuclear powers.

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In a dramatic move, the government of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir has shuttered all religious seminaries for 10 days, driven by fears of impending Indian military strikes after a recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. This precautionary step comes as Islamabad vows a strong response to any aggression, heightening the already tense atmosphere between the two nuclear powers.