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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 […]

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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, […]

HRC-AJK Updates Kashmir Protest Death Toll to 93 Verified Fatalities

Human Rights Council of Azad Jammu and Kashmir reports 88 civilians and five security personnel killed amid ongoing demonstrations. MUZAFFARABAD — The Human Rights Council of Azad Jammu & Kashmir (HRC-AJK) has updated its documented casualty figures, reporting 93 verified fatalities resulting from the region's ongoing protest movement. According to the council's latest figures, released […]

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Shaukat Nawaz Mir Expected in Court Tomorrow as Detention Reaches 55 Days

The upcoming court hearing on August 28 marks a crucial phase for the detained Joint Awami Action Committee core member, whose prolonged custody has drawn persistent scrutiny. MUZAFFARABAD — The legal proceedings surrounding detained Jammu and Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) core member Shaukat Nawaz Mir reach a critical juncture, with his appearance in […]

Rawalakot Sit-In Enters 80th Day as Protesters Demand End to Corruption and Accountability

Millions gather at city entry points in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, pressing for systemic reforms, the release of detainees, and justice for victims. RAWALAKOT — The ongoing...

AJK Public Action Committee Rejects Verbal Assurances, Demands Official Notifications to End Sit-Ins

Joint Awami Action Committee member Sardar Umar Nazir Kashmiri insists protests will continue until formal implementation orders are issued. RAWALAKOT — The Jammu Kashmir Joint...

Three Arrested Following Riera Shooting Incident, Reports Indicate Khayam Mirza Injured

Authorities have taken three individuals into custody following a reported shooting incident in Riera, prompting expressions of concern from public circles and local rights...

New Leadership in Gharbi Bagh Sets Stage for Infrastructure Revival After Historic Vote

Following a decisive political shift in Dhirkot, residents look to newly elected leader Sajid Iqbal Abbasi to tackle long-standing development challenges, road repairs, and...

Rawalkot Sit-in Vital for Future of Jammu and Kashmir, Says Sardar Umar Nazir

Addressing protesters at Hazrat Umar Farooq Chowk, Sardar Umar Nazir emphasized that the ongoing demonstration holds central importance for the region's survival and political...