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Manzoor Pashteen steps up to shoulder regional solidarity and Afghan refugee rights

As traditional figures and Afghan political circles remain silent, PTM leader Manzoor Pashteen continues organizing gatherings from the Amu River to the Indus River and protesting the expulsion of Afghan refugees from European nations. Gatherings under the banner of "From the Amu River to the Indus River, One Nation and One Geography" are being organized […]

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With internet services suspended in Pakistan-administered Kashmir since 6 June 2026, timely reporting has become increasingly challenging. The Azadi Times is inviting Kashmir-based writers and journalists to join our network of authors and contributors.

Birmingham Protesters Maintain Vigil Outside Pakistan Consulate Over AJK Crackdown

Demonstrators in the UK city say their sit-in will continue until peace is restored and detained activists are released in Azad Kashmir. BIRMINGHAM — A sit-in protest outside the Pakistan Consulate in Birmingham has entered its consecutive days, with demonstrators rallying in solidarity with the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) and local rights movements in […]

Prolonged Internet Suspension Disrupts Daily Life, Economy Across Azad Kashmir

Extended blackout cripples digital commerce, freelance work, education, and media operations as residents call for immediate restoration. A prolonged suspension of internet services across Azad Kashmir has severely disrupted daily life, paralyzing digital commerce, education, and professional operations throughout the region. The ongoing blackout has hit students particularly hard, disrupting access to online lectures, educational […]

PML-N Finalizes Barrister Iftikhar Gilani for Azad Kashmir Prime Minister Amid Internal Reservations

Pakistan Muslim League-N leadership has nominated technocrat lawmaker Barrister Syed Iftikhar Gilani for the office of Prime Minister in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, prompting reservations from some senior party figures as the assembly session is deferred. The leadership of the Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) has finalized technocrat lawmaker Barrister Syed Iftikhar Gilani as its candidate for the […]

PML-N Leadership in Azad Kashmir Splits Over Potential Prime Ministerial Nominee

Senior leaders Shah Ghulam Qadir and Raja Farooq Haider have reportedly expressed serious reservations over the proposed nomination of Barrister Iftikhar Gilani for the premiership. MUZAFFARABAD — Internal rifts within the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) in Azad Kashmir have surfaced over the proposed nomination for the region's prime minister, signaling a deepening political divide ahead […]

Nepal-Tibet Border Floods Claim Over 160 Lives as Search Continues for 1,500 Missing

Catastrophic floods and landslides triggered by a massive Himalayan avalanche have left hundreds of foreign tourists among the missing, disrupting infrastructure across mountain valleys. KATHMANDU — Flash floods and massive landslides along the Nepal-Tibet border have left at least 160 people dead and approximately 1,500 others missing, with authorities warning that the death toll could […]

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Hand and Foot Card Game: Rules, Setup, How to Play, and Strategy Guide for All Ages

  The hand and foot card game has quietly become a global favorite, captivating both casual players and dedicated card enthusiasts. Rooted in tradition but constantly evolving,...

Wordle Fans, Don’t Miss These Viral Games That Everyone’s Talking About in 2025

The Azadi Times Games Desk: Since its viral debut in late 2021, Wordle has revolutionized the digital word puzzle landscape. What began as a...

Health or Homework?” – Kashmir Govt’s Refusal to Extend Summer Holidays Sparks Public Outrage

The Azadi Times Web Desk | Srinagar | (IaJK) July 2, 2025: In the midst of an intense heatwave sweeping across the Kashmir Valley,...

Billions in Remittances, Yet No Offices?” — Kashmiri Migrants Outraged Over Sudden Shutdown of Bagh and Rawalakot Emigration Centers

Muzaffarabad, Azad Jammu & Kashmir (PaJK) — The Government of Pakistan’s Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis & Human Resource Development has announced the immediate closure...

Former Sessions Judge Imtiaz Raja Jailed for Contempt by AJK Supreme Court in Unprecedented Ruling

In a landmark and unprecedented legal development in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), the Supreme Court has ordered the immediate arrest and imprisonment of...

Kashmir and Modern Technology: A Region at the Crossroads of Innovation and Occupation

 Since the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019, Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) and Ladakh have endured prolonged internet shutdowns the longest lasting 552...