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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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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 […]

Rawalakot Youth’s Death Sparks Soul-Searching Over Online Abuse and Protest Hardships in Azad Kashmir

A community figure in Rawalakot’s Bungoin Gala Meli Khan area mourns fallen youth, questions the prolonged economic toll of protests, and decries rising online toxicity. The human toll of ongoing protests and security friction in Azad Kashmir has left families grappling with profound grief, prompting renewed calls within local communities for civil discourse and a […]

Security Forces Intensify Crackdown in Pakistan-Administered Kashmir, Rights Violations Alleged

Local leaders accuse authorities of a brutal crackdown, blockades, and mass detentions in Azad Kashmir amid ongoing protests over unfulfilled agreements. Security forces have intensified a heavy crackdown in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, drawing sharp condemnation from local leaders over alleged mass arrests, severe supply blockades, and restrictions on medical access. According to statements circulating from regional […]

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Water Crisis Deepens in Rawalakot as Climate Change and Mismanagement Collide

Rawalakot, Pakistan-administered Jammu & Kashmir: The scenic mountain town of Rawalakot, once known for its natural beauty and resilient spirit, is now facing one...

Allegations of Systemic Corruption and Political Bias in AJK: Shaukat Nawaz Mir Speaks Out

Muzaffarabad, Pakistan administered Kashmir – Shaukat Nawaz Mir, a key leader of the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC), has sharply criticized the misuse of...

Muhammad Hilal Khan – The Unsung Hero of Pakistan Who Rescues the Drowned Without Reward

Swat Valley, Pakistan — In the heart of the majestic Swat Valley, nestled among emerald mountains and ancient rivers, lives a man whose courage...

Kashmir’s Farmers were Left Thirsting for Water, while India and Pakistan continued to Politicize it

By Raja Irshad Ahmad | The Azadi Times Ganderbal, Jammu & Kashmir – As the lush green valleys of Kashmir charm the world with...

Muharram Crescent Sighted in Disputed Jammu and Kashmir: Shia Communities Begin Sacred Observances

The crescent moon of Muharram ul Haram 1447 AH has been officially sighted across the disputed region of Jammu and Kashmir, including territories administered...

Historic Premiere of “Hurmukh” in Srinagar Marks New Chapter in Kashmiri Cinema

Srinagar, Indian-administered Kashmir: In a milestone moment for regional cinema, the highly anticipated feature film “Hurmukh”, a first-of-its-kind bilingual production in Kashmiri and Kannada,...