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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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With internet services suspended in Pakistan-administered Kashmir since 6 June 2026, timely reporting has become increasingly challenging. The Azadi Times is inviting Kashmir-based writers and journalists to join our network of authors and contributors.

Birmingham Protesters Maintain Vigil Outside Pakistan Consulate Over AJK Crackdown

Demonstrators in the UK city say their sit-in will continue until peace is restored and detained activists are released in Azad Kashmir. BIRMINGHAM — A sit-in protest outside the Pakistan Consulate in Birmingham has entered its consecutive days, with demonstrators rallying in solidarity with the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) and local rights movements in […]

Prolonged Internet Suspension Disrupts Daily Life, Economy Across Azad Kashmir

Extended blackout cripples digital commerce, freelance work, education, and media operations as residents call for immediate restoration. A prolonged suspension of internet services across Azad Kashmir has severely disrupted daily life, paralyzing digital commerce, education, and professional operations throughout the region. The ongoing blackout has hit students particularly hard, disrupting access to online lectures, educational […]

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 […]

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Japan Breaks Internet Speed Record with Staggering 1.02 Petabits per Second

Tokyo, Japan – In a groundbreaking technological leap, Japanese researchers have shattered the world record for internet speed, achieving an astonishing 1.02 petabits per...

Light Rain Likely in Parts of Jammu & Kashmir Today: Forecast Suggests Pleasant Weather Ahead

Srinagar: Light rain showers are expected to grace several parts of Jammu and Kashmir today, bringing much-needed respite from the prevailing summer heat. According...

J&K CM Omar Abdullah Blocked at Martyrs’ Graveyard; Hurriyat Says “Powerlessness Teaches More

Srinagar, Indian administered Kashmir — The Azadi Times Desk: On the eve of Martyrs’ Day, an unusual scene unfolded in Srinagar as former Jammu...

Kashmir’s Film Industry: Between Silenced Stories and Untapped Beauty | Kashmir Deserves Its Own Lens

Kashmir — with its valleys stretching from Srinagar to Gilgit and Leh — has long been celebrated as a paradise by outsiders. For decades,...

Bajaur in Turmoil: Assassination of Maulana Khan Zeb Highlights Rising Violence and Suppression of Peace Voices

By The Azadi Times World Desk | Bajaur, Pakistan: Bajaur, a tribal district in northwest Pakistan along the border with Afghanistan, has once again...

The Changing Politics of Neelum Valley: How JK Joint Awami Action Committee’s Outreach Is Reshaping the Landscape Ahead of 2026 Elections

Neelum Valley — nestled along the Ceasefire Line (LoC) in the northernmost reaches of Pakistan-administered Jammu and Kashmir is often celebrated in glossy brochures...