Human Rights

Supreme Court advocate Barrister Danish Riaz has announced he will represent Shaukat Nawaz Mir pro bono, as supporters welcome the legal assistance amid ongoing political developments. Muzaffarabad — Supreme Court advocate and Islamabad Chamber of Commerce member Barrister Danish Riaz has announced that he will provide free legal defense for Shaukat Nawaz Mir. According to […]

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 […]

JAAC leader Sardar Umar Nazir Kashmiri has invited representatives of private schools and colleges across all three divisions of Pakistan-administered Kashmir to a consultation session on September 18. The Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) has called an important consultative meeting of private educational institutions in Rawalakot to discuss future strategies for its ongoing […]

An alleged incident of physical punishment against a nursery student at a government school in Leepa Valley has drawn widespread public concern, with calls for a transparent investigation. Authorities have faced mounting pressure to launch a thorough and impartial inquiry following an alleged incident of corporal punishment at a girls' middle school in Leepa Valley. […]

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 […]

A newly surfaced document detailing an 18-person staff attached to Azad Kashmir’s Health Minister has sparked public debate over state resources and the use of public funds amid healthcare challenges. MUZAFFARABAD — A document detailing an 18-member staff attached to Azad Jammu and Kashmir’s Minister for Public Health, Dr. Mustafa Bashir Abbasi, has surfaced, prompting […]

British MP Imran Hussain says London raised serious concerns over human rights and communication blackouts in Azad Kashmir during high-level talks with Pakistani ministers. LONDON — The British government has called for an immediate end to violence, the restoration of communication lines, and the resumption of peaceful dialogue in response to rising tensions in Azad […]

Former Lt Commander Khalid Mahmood has dedicated his property in Trar, Rawalakot, to establish the Shazib Habib Health Center, expanding his ongoing philanthropic efforts for underprivileged residents. RAWALAKOT — In a remarkable act of philanthropy, retired Pakistan Navy Lieutenant Commander Khalid Mahmood has donated his personal building in Trar, Rawalakot, to establish a health center […]

Former senator Mushtaq Ahmed Khan has been released following a 40-day detention tied to protests supporting the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Former Pakistani senator Mushtaq Ahmed Khan has been released from prison after serving a 40-day detention, local reports indicated. Authorities arrested Khan during a demonstration held in support of the people of Jammu […]

Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee stresses a strictly peaceful struggle ahead of its founding anniversary, following a widespread shutdown from Taobat to Bhimber. MUZAFFARABAD — A senior figure within the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC) has publicly distanced the organization from any militant activities, emphasizing that the rights movement remains committed to […]

An Islamabad anti-terrorism court approved the bail plea for 95 Kashmiri demonstrators who were detained following a protest called by former senator Mushtaq Ahmed. An anti-terrorism court in Islamabad has approved the bail applications of 95 Kashmiri detainees who were arrested following a protest demonstration at F-9 Park. Islamabad police had previously registered heavy criminal […]

Specialist doctors, 24-hour emergency services, and laboratory facilities are made available at the commemorative medical camp in Rawalakot. RAWALAKOT — A free medical camp has been established in Rawalakot to honor the memory of Shaheed Shahzaib, a prominent activist associated with the Jammu and Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC). Shahzaib, who was a close […]