Sardar Umar Nazir Kashmiri Calls for Replacing ‘Azad Kashmir’ with ‘Pakistani-Occupied Kashmir’

JKJAAC leader urges Kashmiris to reject the term ‘Azad Kashmir’, signalling a sharper shift in political discourse amid escalating tensions in the region. MUZAFFARABAD, November 10, 2026 — Sardar Umar Nazir Kashmiri, a prominent leader of the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC), has...

Reports Emerge of Heavy Operation and Drone Strikes in Pakistan-Administered Kashmir’s Bagh District

Social media and local reports allege multiple drone strikes and civilian casualties in Pindi, South Bagh, amid security operations following a long-march announcement. Unverified reports and videos shared across social media on October 29, 2026, pointed to a heavy security operation, intense gunfire, and alleged drone strikes in the Pindi area of South Bagh in […]

Maryum Batool Ainee Leads Women’s Economic Empowerment in Gilgit-Baltistan Through Entrepreneurship

From Skardu's pioneering professional beautician to chamber founder, Maryum Batool Ainee is expanding vocational education and economic opportunities for women across Gilgit-Baltistan. SKARDU — Over the past two decades, Maryum Batool Ainee has emerged as a prominent figure in women's entrepreneurship and vocational training across Gilgit-Baltistan. Recognized as the region's first professional beautician, she has […]

University of Baltistan and Agriculture Department Successfully Cultivate Oyster Mushrooms in Skardu

A joint research initiative in Skardu has successfully grown oyster mushrooms using local agricultural waste, opening new avenues for sustainable agribusiness and food diversity in the region. SKARDU — In a significant milestone for agricultural research...

Aga Ruhullah Mehdi Quits Indian Parliament and National Conference: What His Resignation Means for Indian-Administered Kashmir

SRINAGAR, Indian-administered Kashmir — In the turbulent political landscape of the disputed Himalayan region, a rare phenomenon has captured the attention of both analysts and the general public: a politician who chose the people...

Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi’s Resignation: A Question of Political Conscience, Public Mandate and the Price of Principles in Kashmir

SRINAGAR, November 3, 2026: The political landscape of Jammu and Kashmir has entered a significant moment as Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, the Member of Parliament representing Srinagar, moves towards fulfilling his announced decision...

German-Pakistani Vlogger Abrar Hasan’s Cross-Border Journey Highlights Regional Desire for Peace and Trade

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WildLens by Abrar creator reflects on warm public receptions across India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, contrasting ordinary citizens' goodwill with state restrictions. Popular travel vlogger Abrar Hasan, widely known on YouTube and Facebook through his channel *WildLens by Abrar*, has completed extensive motorcycle expeditions across South Asia, shedding light on the human connections bridging fractured borders. Born in Nankana Sahib, Pakistan, in 1988, Hasan later moved with his family to Germany and holds dual Pakistani and German citizenship. He primarily travels on his German passport, utilizing a Yamaha Tenere 700 adventure motorcycle equipped with a liquid-cooled 689cc parallel-twin engine. Three years ago, Hasan obtained an Indian visa in Dubai and arrived in...

Afghan cyclist Fariba Hashmi wins Asian Games silver after training in disguise

Fariba Hashmi, who fled Afghanistan after the 2001 Taliban takeover, disguised herself as a boy to practice cycling under strict restrictions. An Afghan cyclist who...

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Kashmir Flag: Why the Region Has More Than One, and What Each Stands For

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Ask for "the Kashmir flag" and the answer depends on where you stand. Two...

OpenAI Launches ‘Dots’ as Always-On AI Agents Shift ChatGPT Toward Autonomous Work

Powered by the GPT-6 Astra model, the new agents operate independently in the background, marking OpenAI’s push into autonomous workflows. OpenAI has launched Dots, a new class of always-on artificial intelligence agents designed to...

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Kashmir Blue Sapphires: The Rarest Gemstone at the Heart of a Disputed Land

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Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder: The Gentle Heat That Defines a Cuisine

SRINAGAR, Indian-administered Kashmir — Walk into any Kashmiri kitchen in November, and you will smell it before you see it. It is not the sharp, eye-watering burn of a ordinary red chilli. It is...

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