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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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Young Gilgit-Baltistan YouTubers Transform Village Education | Mohammad Shiraz & Muskan

Gilgit-Baltistan: In a remote corner of Gilgit-Baltistan, two siblings, Mohammad Shiraz and Muskan, have turned their passion for content creation into a force for...

Hunza Valley Travel Guide 2025: Best Hotels, Local Food, and the Politics of Tourism

Hunza Valley, nestled in the northern reaches of Gilgit-Baltistan, is often described as paradise on earth. Snow-clad peaks, glacial rivers, apricot blossoms, and winding...

Qatar Breaks Silence: Gaza Attack Branded an Insult, Arab League Rushes Into Emergency Summit

Doha – Qatar has strongly condemned a recent attack that coincided with discussions over a U.S.-backed proposal on easing the Gaza blockade, calling it...

“We Are Not Pakistani Citizens”: Former AJK Chief Justice Exposes Kashmir’s Political Paradox

MUZAFFARABAD, Azad Jammu and Kashmir – In a revealing interview, Syed Manzoor Hussain Gilani, the former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Azad Jammu...

Kashmir’s Rising Women Influencers: How Shazia, Aqsa Masrat & Others Are Redefining Digital Power in Kashmir

In the rugged, politically sensitive terrains of the Himalayas, a quiet digital revolution is underway. Led by a new generation of women, social media...

Schoolchildren riding on the back of a jeep in the hilly roads of Pakistan-administered Kashmir

Schoolchildren riding on the back of a jeep in the hilly roads of Pakistan-administered Kashmir In the lush green valleys of Pakistan-administered Jammu and Kashmir,...