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AJK Prime Minister Iftikhar Gilani Urges End to Poonch Protests, Asks for Time for New Government

Newly elected Prime Minister calls on the Joint Awami Action Committee to suspend demonstrations while declining to clarify the status of non-local assembly seats in his upcoming cabinet. MUZAFFARABAD — Azad Jammu and Kashmir’s newly elected Prime Minister, Iftikhar Gilani, has called on the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC) to end its ongoing […]

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Rawalakot Incident: Drone Shot Down Using Traditional Sling Method Amid Surveillance Concerns

A circulating video from Rawalakot shows locals targeting and downfitting an unmanned aerial vehicle using a stone-slinging method, amid ongoing local concerns over aerial surveillance. RAWALAKOT — Recent developments in Rawalakot have brought public attention to aerial surveillance concerns, following footage circulating on social media showing a drone being downed in the area. According to […]

Iran Prepared to Fight for Decades to Defend Nation, Says Army Chief

Major General Amir Hatami asserts that Tehran is ready for long-term conflict, stating that power is the only language adversaries understand. Iran is prepared to defend its sovereignty against external threats across future generations if necessary, according to senior military leadership. Major General Amir Hatami stated that the country remains ready to fight for the […]

Tania Khan Urges Immediate Dialogue to Stop Loss of Lives in Poonch

UKPNP leader warns that excluding Poonch and Sudhanoti from elections while security forces engage in firing and shelling is a mockery of democracy. United Kashmir People’s National Party (UKPNP) Senior Vice Chairperson Tania Khan has expressed deep concern over the deteriorating security situation in Azad Kashmir, particularly in Poonch, Baloch, and Sudhanoti, calling for immediate […]

British MP Urges Government to Raise Kashmir Situation with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister

Imran Hussain calls on UK ministers to press Islamabad over human rights concerns, communications restrictions, and supply disruptions during Ishaq Dar’s visit. LONDON — British Member of Parliament and All-Party Parliamentary Group for Kashmir Chairman Imran Hussain has urged UK ministers to directly raise the situation in Kashmir with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign […]

Joint Awami Action Committee Calls Complete Strike in Muzaffarabad Division Over Arrests and Killings

The Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee has announced a complete wheel-jam and shutter-down strike across the Muzaffarabad division on August 29, protesting against alleged extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances of activists. The Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC) has announced a complete wheel-jam and shutter-down strike across the Muzaffarabad division on August 29, […]

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Local government elections, unofficial results are coming

Rawalkot (Dharti News) In the second phase of the municipal elections in Azad Kashmir, the counting of votes has started after the completion of...

Polling time is over, PTI is successful from Town Committee Abbaspur Ward

Rawalkot (Dharti News) The process of local body elections in the second phase of local body elections in Azad Kashmir after a long period...

Haider accused the newly elected member of PML-N district councilor Chakothi

Chinari: (Special Reporter) The central leader of PTI Azad Kashmir and former assembly candidate Zeeshan Haider has said that PML-N has always used forgery...

In the second phase of local elections, the polling process has started in Poonch Division

Rawalkot (Dharti News) After thirty-one years in Azad Kashmir, the polling process has started in the four districts of Poonch Division in the second...

Rawalkot, police seized a car full of black pipes

Rawalkot (Azadi Times) Rawalakot police seized a Suzuki van near Rawalakot city which was loaded with black water pipes. Azadi Times reported..., This Suzuki van...

Municipal elections, campaigning is over, polling will be held tomorrow

Rawalkot (Dharti News) In the second phase of local elections to be held in Azad Kashmir after a long period, the election campaign of...