British MPs Press UK Government on Human Rights and Communications in Pakistan-Administered Kashmir
APPG on Kashmir Chair Imran Hussain met with the UK’s Pakistan and Kashmir minister, pressing for an end to violence and the full restoration of communication links. LONDON — British parliamentarians have held high-level discussions with the UK government regarding the ongoing situation in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, pressing for immediate action on human rights concerns and […]
J&K Government Decides to Convert Uri Trade Centre Into Border Tourism Hub
Bullet or Ballot? The Deepening Crisis of Political Legitimacy in Azad Kashmir
AJK High Court to Hear Shaukat Nawaz Mir Case on Sept 23 Amid Custody Confusion
Muzaffarabad police deny holding rights activist Shaukat Nawaz Mir as family raises fears over his health and whereabouts. The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) High Court is scheduled to hear the habeas corpus case regarding rights activist Shaukat Nawaz Mir on September 23, amid conflicting claims surrounding his custody and health. Mir was reportedly detained […]
Sardar Attique Ahmed Khan Urges Caution on Azad Kashmir Constitutional Status and Policy
Former AJK prime minister stresses the historical significance of the region's political identity, calls for dialogue over force in addressing public grievances, and comments on Pakistan's evolving Kashmir stance. ISLAMABAD — Senior Kashmiri politician and former Azad Kashmir prime minister Sardar Attique Ahmed Khan has underscored the importance of preserving the region's historical political identity, […]
AJK Public Service Commission Releases Screening Test Schedule for BPS-16 to BPS-18 Posts
Candidates can download admit cards from the official website as tests are scheduled to run from September 28 to October 1, 2026. The Azad Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (AJKPSC) has announced the screening test schedule for various advertised positions across multiple government departments under open merit. According to the official press release issued […]
SCOM Updates Prepaid Packages: Complete Guide to Call, Data, and Social Bundles in Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan
The state-run telecom operator SCOM has rolled out an updated lineup of daily, weekly, and monthly prepaid voice, data, and social media bundles for users across Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. Subscribers of the Special Communications Organization (SCOM) across Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan have access to an updated range of prepaid packages covering voice calls, mobile […]
Rawalakot: Joint Action Committee Leader Warns Rulers Against Force, Announces Boycott of Facilitators
Sardar Umar Nazir Kashmiri says suppression will only deepen challenges for authorities as public mobilization continues across Azad Kashmir. RAWALAKOT — A senior leader of the Jammu & Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) has warned that authorities risk compounding their own difficulties by attempting to suppress public dissent through coercive measures. Addressing a gathering […]
Azad Kashmir Forms New Eight-Member Cabinet in Muzaffarabad
Acting President Chaudhry Tariq Farooq administers the oath to the newly appointed ministers at a ceremony in Muzaffarabad. MUZAFFARABAD — Azad Kashmir has completed a key phase of government formation with the swearing-in of a new eight-member cabinet in Muzaffarabad. The oath-taking ceremony took place at the President House on Friday, September 4, 2026, drawing […]
Azad Kashmir Government Allocates Portfolios to Newly Elected Ministers
The newly inducted ministers in Azad Kashmir have been assigned key government departments, including health, education, and physical planning, following the issuance of an official notification. The newly elected ministers in Azad Kashmir have been assigned their respective government portfolios, according to an official notification issued by the authorities. Under the new assignments, Sardar Mir […]
Azad Kashmir Government Unveils 100-Day Reform Agenda Focused on Public Service and Development
Prime Minister Iftikhar Gilani chaired a high-level meeting in Muzaffarabad to review the newly launched 100-day reform program, aimed at improving healthcare, education, and infrastructure across Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Muzaffarabad — The government in Azad Kashmir has formally initiated its comprehensive 100-day reform program, aimed at accelerating development and improving public service delivery across the region. […]
AJK High Court to Hear Plea Challenging Government Formation Process on September 15
A petition filed in Muzaffarabad argues that government formation should be halted until elections are completed across all constituencies in Poonch and Sudhnoti. The process of government formation in Pakistan-administered Kashmir has been challenged in the High Court, with a hearing scheduled for September 15. Sardar Farooq Arshad, a candidate for the legislative assembly from […]
Azad Kashmir Faces 92-Day Internet Shutdown as Full Restoration Remains Pending in Several Areas
Prolonged disruption to mobile data and broadband continues to impact students, freelancers, journalists, and local businesses, drawing urgent calls for a permanent resolution. The suspension of internet services in parts of Azad Jammu and Kashmir has entered its 92nd day, with mobile data and broadband connectivity failing to return to normal across several affected areas. […]
Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee Calls General Strike Across Azad Kashmir on September 9
The action committee has announced a complete shutdown and transport strike to press for the implementation of an October 2025 government agreement. RAWALAKOT — The Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC) has announced a complete shutter-down and wheel-jam strike across Pakistan-administered Kashmir on September 9, stepping up pressure on authorities to fulfill a previously […]
