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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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Azad Kashmir Announces Interest-Free Agri Loans to Boost Farming and Youth Employment

Muzaffarabad, Azad Jammu & Kashmir: In a significant move to revitalize agriculture and empower local farmers, Azad Kashmir’s Minister for Small Industries, Trade, and Tourism,...

Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee Warns Telecom Companies in Azad Kashmir

Muzaffarabad, Azad Jammu & Kashmir: The Joint Awami (Public) Action Committee (JPAC) has issued a stern warning to mobile service providers in Azad Kashmir...

Avalanche in Neelum Valley Buries 4; Rescue Operations Underway, One Miraculously Survives

Neelum Valley, Azad Jammu & Kashmir: A devastating avalanche struck the scenic Dudgaiyan village near Taobut in upper Neelum Valley on Tuesday morning, burying four...

Mirpur: SHO Suspended Over Harassment Allegations by British-Kashmiri Woman; High-Level Inquiry Initiated

Mirpur, Azad Jammu & Kashmir: In a case that has sparked widespread condemnation, a Station House Officer (SHO) in Mirpur has been suspended following...

Mirpur Scandal: 7 Companies Import Over Rs. 100 Billion Worth of Oil Under Tax Exemptions, Causing Billions in Loss to National Treasury

Mirpur: According to official documents from the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government, seven oil and ghee manufacturing companies based in Mirpur, a southern...

Dry but Freezing Weather Persists in Azad Kashmir

Muzaffarabad, February 25, 2025 – After days of continuous rain and snowfall, the weather in Azad Kashmir has turned dry but remains bitterly cold....