UN Raises Alarm Over AJK Protests, JKJAAC Ban and 205 Individuals Facing Restrictions
GENEVA: Six United Nations human rights experts have expressed serious concern over the designation of the Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC) in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) as a terrorist organisation, alleged use of excessive force against protesters, deaths during demonstrations, arrests and reported...
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 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...
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Marries Journalist Nidhi Razdan in Delhi
J&K CM Omar Abdullah shared the personal milestone on social media, drawing congratulatory messages and widespread public attention. SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced his marriage to senior journalist Nidhi Razdan, marking a personal milestone that drew widespread attention across social media platforms. Abdullah shared photographs of the ceremony on X […]
German-Pakistani Vlogger Abrar Hasan’s Cross-Border Journey Highlights Regional Desire for Peace and Trade
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...
Kashmir Flag: Why the Region Has More Than One, and What Each Stands For
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...
Former Pakistani Actress Arij Fatima Opens Up About Cancer Diagnosis and Head Covering Journey
In a viral video interview, former television star Arij Fatima reflects on her health battle, confronting the fear of hair loss, and the turning point that reshaped her perspective on faith and life.
Former...
Jammu’s Historic GGM Science College Marks 120 Years of Educational Legacy
Established in 1905 under Dogra rule with just 26 students, the institution evolved from the Prince of Wales College...
Leepa Valley, Ranked: Seven Places That Define Pakistan-Administered Kashmir’s Most Remote Valley
Beyond the headlines about the Line of Control, Leepa...
J&K Administration Focuses on Eco-Tourism Potential in Kupwara’s Karnah Valley
Forest department officials visit Karnah to explore sustainable tourism...
Pahalgam Travel Guide 2026: India-Administered Kashmir’s ‘Mini Switzerland’ Offers $6 Horse Treks and 60 Mbps Workation Stays
SRINAGAR — Some places you visit. Other places visit...
Pakistan-Administered Kashmir Travel Guide 2026: 10 Hidden Valleys with $5 Hotels and 10,000-Foot Peaks
Pakistan-administered Kashmir is no longer the region's best-kept secret....
UK Parliament Raises Concerns Over AJK Unrest as Imran Hussain Calls for End to Violence
LONDON — The Azadi Times | The situation in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has continued to draw attention in the British Parliament, with...
UN Raises Alarm Over AJK Protests, JKJAAC Ban and 205 Individuals Facing Restrictions
GENEVA: Six United Nations human rights experts have expressed serious concern over the designation of the Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC) in Azad Jammu...
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...
Rawalakot: Overseas Kashmiris Pay Tribute to Sit-In Participants as Prayers Held at Darek Eidgah for Those Killed
The Azadi Times | Rawalakot, Pakistan-administered Kashmir | A prayer gathering for those killed in the unrest was held on 1 November at Darik...
British Kashmiris Rally in Bradford in Support of Awami Action Committee, Screen Rawalakot Sit-In Footage on Digital Van
The Azadi Times | Bradford | British Kashmiris gathered in Bradford to show solidarity with the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC) and...
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