Bagh: Three Kashmir soldiers from Pakistan administered Jammu Kashmir in Pakistani Army lost their lives in a recent anti-terrorism operation in the Khyber district of KPK province of Pakistan.

According to a statement released by the Pakistan army Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the casualties occurred during a confrontation with militants in the region.

The operation, aimed at rooting out terrorists from the area, also resulted in the elimination of seven terrorists, as confirmed by the Pakistan Army.

Among the fallen soldiers were Naik Muhammad Ashfaq Butt from Kohuta, Azad Kashmir, Lance Naik Syed Danish Afkar from Poonch (AJK) district, Sepoy Taimur Malik from Layyah district, Sepoy Nadir Saghir from Bagh, Azad Kashmir district, and Sepoy Muhammad Yaseen from Kohat district.

The ISPR further reported that during the operation, conducted in Tank district, ten more militants were neutralized in a firefight with security forces.

A significant cache of weapons, ammunition, and explosives was also recovered from the possession of the terrorists.

Highlighting the ongoing threat posed by terrorists in the region, the ISPR emphasized that security forces, including innocent civilians, have been targeted in multiple acts of terrorism.

The Pakistan Army reiterated its commitment to eradicating terrorism from the area, stating that operations to cleanse the region of terrorists are ongoing.

This unfortunate incident follows another recent clash in Hasan Khel area of Peshawar, where Captain Hussain Jahangir and Subedar Shafiqullah Jan, both from Rahim Yar Khan district and Kotli district respectively, sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. Additionally, five terrorists were also eliminated during the operation.

It is imperative to recognize the bravery and sacrifice of these soldiers who laid down their lives in the fight against terrorism.

Their dedication and valor serve as a testament to the unwavering resolve of the Pakistani Armed Forces in safeguarding the nation against all threats.

Sakawat Sadozai, Sudhnoti: The Department of Tourism and Archaeology of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (Pakistan administered) has announced a two-day tourism festival to be held at the scenic tourist destination of Char Biyar in Sudhnoti, Baloch.

The festival will take place on June 8th and 9th, featuring local cultural games and various tourist activities.

The Minister of Tourism, Archaeology, and Mineral Resources of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Sardar Faheem Akhtar Rabbani, stated that transforming Azad Jammu and Kashmir into a tourism corridor is part of Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwar ul Haq’s vision.

The primary focus is on introducing new tourist destinations and promoting tourism activities in the region.

The government is committed to providing facilities to tourists at both national and international levels, with the tourism helpline 1422 being actively operational for visitors’ convenience.

Sardar Faheem Akhtar Rabbani further mentioned that for the first time, Sudhnoti has been formally included in the region’s tourism activities. The health-promoting tourist area of Char Biyar in Sudhnoti, Baloch, has been taken over by the Department of Tourism and Archaeology.

The two-day tourism festival in the first week of June is expected to boost local tourism and create job opportunities for the youth.

In line with Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwar ul Haq’s vision, all resources are being utilized to develop Azad Jammu and Kashmir into a tourism and economic corridor.

According to the Dhaka-based daily newspaper ‘The Daily Star,’ the country’s Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan confirmed the murder of the ruling Awami League’s Member of Parliament, 56-year-old Anwarul Azim, stating that his dismembered body was found in Kolkata.

He said, “Anwarul Azim was murdered in an organized manner in a house in Kolkata.”

Speaking to the media, Asaduzzaman Khan said that the police have arrested three individuals in connection with the murder. He added, “We are attempting to arrest more individuals. According to our current information, people from our country are involved in this incident.”

What else do we know about this?

Three-time Member of Parliament Anwarul Azim had come to Kolkata on May 13 for medical treatment. He first went to meet a friend, gold trader Gopal Biswas, at his home in Baranagar. After that, he moved to an apartment in Newtown, which he had rented. He subsequently went missing from there.

According to the police, blood stains were found in the Newtown apartment, and forensic teams have collected samples. The police also obtained CCTV footage from the apartment complex. The footage shows an unidentified woman and a man leaving the complex between May 15 and 17.

During this period, Anwarul Azim’s daughter, Mamtarin Ferdous, said in Dhaka, “I want the culprits to be arrested and punished. I want justice for my father’s murder.” She added, “I have met with the head of the investigative branch of Dhaka police and requested them to find out who killed my father and why.”

Meanwhile, in Dhaka, Inspector General of Police Abdullah Al Mamun said, “We are working together with the Indian police. We are fully cooperating with the Indian police.”

A display of patriotism, a young Kashmiri woman, Saba Sabir Abbasi, from Muzaffarabad Pakistan-administrred Kashmir proudly raised the Kashmir flag while receiving her educational degree.

Her gesture has filled her family and local community with immense pride. Mumtaz Abbasi and various community leaders expressed their admiration, stating, “We are proud of our daughter.”

This act of love for her homeland has resonated deeply, even across social media. Many prominent social media activists and community leaders have shared this news, amplifying its significance.

This event comes at a time when anti-Pakistan sentiments have been on the rise in Kashmir, highlighting the enduring love and dedication of Kashmiri youth for their homeland. Several analysts have also commented on this, noting the strong sense of patriotism and commitment seen among the youth of Kashmir.

Abbasi’s gesture serves as a powerful reminder of the unbreakable bond between the Kashmiri people and their land, inspiring many and reinforcing their cultural and national identity.

Bhimber: In the Samahni Valley, the forests of Baghser Block and Bandala Beat have been engulfed by flames.

The intense heat and blazing sun have exacerbated the situation, raising temperatures even further. It is suspected that malicious and environmentally destructive individuals have deliberately set the lush green forests on fire.

In response to the fire, forest officers, personnel, local youth from civil society, and army soldiers have joined forces to extinguish the blaze. According to the focal person of the Samahni Forest Department, upon receiving the report of the fire in the Baghser Bandala Block, Mirpur Forest Department Conservator Bilal Ahmed Awan, DFOs Raja Zahid Hussain, Raja Noman Akbar, range officers, foresters, and forest guards promptly arrived at the scene and began efforts to control the fire.

Local youth from the Rakha Youth Force Bandala, including Raja Junaid and Raja Umar, as well as civil society members and Pakistan Army personnel, also participated in the relief efforts, providing water and other essential supplies to the firefighters.

Public and social circles have expressed concern over the increasing incidents of forest fires in the Samahni Valley. They have demanded that the perpetrators of these acts be identified and severely punished.

Additionally, residents near the forests, civil society, and the youth are urged to step forward and play their part in protecting the forests.