A Sister’s Open Letter After Rawalakot Killing Shines Light on Civilian Cost of Unrest
HRCP Fact-Finding Mission Visits Gilgit Press Club to Review Press Freedom and Digital Rights
Journalist Azra Alam’s Family Detained After Police Raid Home in Attock Release
J&K Democratic Party Chairperson Nabila Irshad Detained in Islamabad, Rawalpindi Home Raided
Advocate Nabila Irshad was reportedly taken from her Islamabad residence, while police raided the Rawalpindi home of vlogger and activist Azra Alam, according to family and local reports. Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Party Chairperson and lawyer Nabila Irshad was reportedly detained by police from her residence in Islamabad late last night, while security personnel also […]
Human Rights Council Condemns Inspector General’s Behavior Toward Journalist in Islamabad
Retired Pakistan Navy Officer Donates Personal Building for Free Health Center in Rawalakot
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 Released from Prison After 40 Days
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 […]
JKJAAC Distances Itself from Militant Groups as September 9 Strike Paralyzes Azad Kashmir
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 […]
Islamabad Court Grants Bail to 95 Kashmiri Detainees Arrested After F-9 Park Protest
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 […]
Free Medical Camp Organised in Rawalakot to Honor Shaheed Shahzaib
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 […]
Yasin Malik Refuses Defense in 1990 Kashmiri Pandit Murder Case, Seeks Death Penalty
JKLF leader denies involvement in Sarla Bhat's killing in a 25-page affidavit, stating he has left his fate to God while citing family separation. SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) leader Yasin Malik has stated he will no longer defend himself in the 1990 murder case of Kashmiri Pandit nurse Sarla Bhat, asking […]
AJK Rights Movement Enters 88th Day as Leader Calls for Meaningful Talks
Joint Awami Action Committee leader Sardar Umar Nazir Kashmiri emphasizes dialogue over pressure as protests and supply concerns persist in Poonch division. The public rights movement in Pakistan-administered Azad Jammu and Kashmir has entered its 88th day, with leaders of the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) reiterating their demands and calling for genuine negotiations to […]
JKLF Leader Yasin Malik Reportedly Files Affidavit From Tihar Jail Addressing Family, Future
Kashmiri leader Yasin Malik has reportedly prepared a detailed affidavit from New Delhi’s Tihar Jail, addressing his family, the prolonged separation from his wife, and a message for his daughter. Kashmiri leader and Jammu & Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) figure Yasin Malik has reportedly prepared a 25-page affidavit from New Delhi’s Tihar Jail, containing detailed […]
British MP Urges Government to Raise Kashmir Situation with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister
Imran Hussain calls on UK ministers to press Islamabad over human rights concerns, communications restrictions, and supply disruptions during Ishaq Dar’s visit. LONDON — British Member of Parliament and All-Party Parliamentary Group for Kashmir Chairman Imran Hussain has urged UK ministers to directly raise the situation in Kashmir with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign […]
Joint Awami Action Committee Calls Complete Strike in Muzaffarabad Division Over Arrests and Killings
The Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee has announced a complete wheel-jam and shutter-down strike across the Muzaffarabad division on August 29, protesting against alleged extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances of activists. The Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC) has announced a complete wheel-jam and shutter-down strike across the Muzaffarabad division on August 29, […]
HRC-AJK Updates Kashmir Protest Death Toll to 93 Verified Fatalities
Human Rights Council of Azad Jammu and Kashmir reports 88 civilians and five security personnel killed amid ongoing demonstrations. MUZAFFARABAD — The Human Rights Council of Azad Jammu & Kashmir (HRC-AJK) has updated its documented casualty figures, reporting 93 verified fatalities resulting from the region's ongoing protest movement. According to the council's latest figures, released […]
Manzoor Pashteen steps up to shoulder regional solidarity and Afghan refugee rights
As traditional figures and Afghan political circles remain silent, PTM leader Manzoor Pashteen continues organizing gatherings from the Amu River to the Indus River and protesting the expulsion of Afghan refugees from European nations. Gatherings under the banner of "From the Amu River to the Indus River, One Nation and One Geography" are being organized […]
Rawalakot Youth’s Death Sparks Soul-Searching Over Online Abuse and Protest Hardships in Azad Kashmir
A community figure in Rawalakot’s Bungoin Gala Meli Khan area mourns fallen youth, questions the prolonged economic toll of protests, and decries rising online toxicity. The human toll of ongoing protests and security friction in Azad Kashmir has left families grappling with profound grief, prompting renewed calls within local communities for civil discourse and a […]
Security Forces Intensify Crackdown in Pakistan-Administered Kashmir, Rights Violations Alleged
Local leaders accuse authorities of a brutal crackdown, blockades, and mass detentions in Azad Kashmir amid ongoing protests over unfulfilled agreements. Security forces have intensified a heavy crackdown in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, drawing sharp condemnation from local leaders over alleged mass arrests, severe supply blockades, and restrictions on medical access. According to statements circulating from regional […]