Daily Jammu Kashmir Times
Published from Muzaffarabad, this is AJK's most widely circulated newspaper with comprehensive coverage of local, national, and international news since 1985.
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Azad Kashmir Newspapers & Media
Azad Jammu and Kashmir (Pakistan-administered Kashmir) hosts a variety of Urdu-language newspapers that provide essential local news coverage. However, English-language news platforms are limited. While journalism is active in the region, press freedom remains a concern. Media operations require official approval, and coverage tends to align with national narratives. AJK lacks its own dedicated national television channel AJK TV, the regional broadcaster, is headquartered in Islamabad. Many local newspapers operate in print and rely on social media platforms like Facebook and WhatsApp for digital outreach.
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Media Landscape in Pakistani-Administered Kashmir
In Pakistani-administered Kashmir, press freedom is limited by strict regulations—especially on issues related to the region's political status. Media outlets require government approval to operate, and coverage generally aligns with Pakistan’s official stance on Kashmir. Several independent newspapers have been shut down in recent years, and poor telecom infrastructure restricts digital access. Most local papers lack consistent online presence, and foreign journalists are barred without prior state approval.
Daily Shaheen
The dominant newspaper in southern AJK, known for its investigative reporting on Mirpur development projects and diaspora issues.
Daily Kashmir Express
Distributed across all 10 AJK districts and Gilgit-Baltistan, featuring special Friday editions with cultural supplements.
Daily Sada-e-Chinar
Muzaffarabad's analytical newspaper with renowned opinion columns on Kashmir conflict and regional geopolitics.
Daily Domel
Named after the Domel junction, this paper focuses on Kotli, Bhimber and Poonch districts with hyperlocal reporting.
Daily Kashmir Post
Rawalakot-based publication known for its environmental reporting on Neelum Valley's ecosystem.
Daily Kashmir Link
Unique UK-AJK hybrid newspaper with dedicated sections for Mirpuri diaspora communities in Britain.
Daily Tameer-e-Millat
Educational-focused publication run by AJK's teachers association, covering school reforms and literacy programs.
Daily Al-Qalam
Religious-cultural newspaper analyzing Islamic scholarship in Kashmiri context with Friday special editions.
The Digital Transformation of AJK's Press
Azad Kashmir's newspaper industry is undergoing a significant digital revolution:
- E-Paper Adoption: 7 of these 9 newspapers now offer digital editions
- Mobile Journalism: Reporters increasingly file stories via smartphones
- Diaspora Reach: UK-based Kashmiris constitute 40% of digital readership
- Revenue Models: Paywalls being tested by Daily Kashmir Express
This shift enables real-time reporting on LoC developments and faster response to humanitarian crises.
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