About The Azadi Times
Independent Journalism for Jammu & Kashmir
Our Organization
The Azadi Times is an Kashmir-based independent news agency, primarily focusing on print and electronic media with its services in text, photo, and video in digital multimedia form. Established in 2020, we offer daily news services including current affairs news, features, articles, and analyses of current value in Urdu and English.
Our Reach
The Azadi Times has reporters across Jammu Kashmir as well as in Gilgit Baltistan Ladakh with bureaus in Muzaffarabad, Srinagar, Jammu, Gilgit, Kargil, Dubai, London, Muscat, and Doha. We also provide news services by translating foreign English news material into Urdu.
Azadi Times has been providing news and content services to over 500 organizations, including newspapers, radio stations, TV channels, and websites, inside and outside Jammu Kashmir.
Our Mission
In a region where independent media is scarce and the lines of control often blur the truth, The Azadi Times stands as a beacon of honest and ethical journalism. We promise to deliver news that is free from external influences and pressures, ensuring that the voices of the people of Jammu & Kashmir are heard loud and clear.
The word "Azadi" means "independent" and our mission embodies this spirit of freedom and impartiality in our reporting.
Our Principles
Fact-Based Reporting
Our journalism is grounded in verifiable facts, with multiple sources and thorough verification processes.
Regional Expertise
Our team of local journalists provides authentic perspectives from across Jammu & Kashmir.
Ethical Standards
We adhere to the highest journalistic ethics, maintaining independence from political or commercial influences.
Public Service
We believe journalism should serve the public interest above all else.
Our Team
The Azadi Times is proud to have a team of dedicated journalists from all parts of the disputed state of Jammu & Kashmir. Our reporters are committed to upholding the highest standards of journalism, adhering to strict ethical guidelines, and taking seriously our responsibility to provide accurate, balanced, and timely news.
Join Our Mission
Whether you are a reader seeking truthful reporting about Kashmir or a journalist passionate about independent media, The Azadi Times welcomes you. Together, we can create a platform that not only informs but also empowers the people of Jammu & Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Ladakh.