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JAAC Leader Alleges Excessive Force, Civilian Killings During Kotteri Operation in Pakistan-administered Kashmir

Muzaffarabad | July 10, 2026 — A senior leader of the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) has accused Pakistani security forces and local police of using excessive force during...

Human Rights

Joint Public Action Committee Announces July 15 Long March Towards Muzaffarabad

Muzaffarabad | July 9, 2026: The Joint Public Action Committee (JPAC) has announced that it will begin a...

Human Rights

Internet Shutdown in Pakistan-administered Kashmir Enters 35th Day, Freelancers, Students Face Growing Hardships

Muzaffarabad: Internet services in Pakistan-administered Kashmir (commonly known as Azad Kashmir) have remained suspended for 35 consecutive days,...

Kashmir

Muzaffarabad: Police Detain Women During Peace March Near Naluchi Bridge

Women and Children from Police Lines Locality Participate in Demonstration, Reports of Detentions Emerge MUZAFFARABAD, Azad Kashmir (The Azadi...

Kashmir

Concerns Grow Over Disruption of Essential Goods Supply in Azad Kashmir

Reports of Trucks Carrying Food and Basic Necessities Being Stopped Raise Fears of Artificial Shortages Muzaffarabad, Azad Kashmir: Concerns...

Claims of Atif Maqbool Arrest Denied as Supporters Reject False Reports

Human Rights

The Azadi Times - June 10, 2026

Statement says activist remains free and continues involvement in public rights movement MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan-administered Kashmir — Claims circulating on social media and through unofficial channels...

Long March Convoys from Mirpur Division Reach Outskirts of Rawalakot

Human Rights

The Azadi Times - June 10, 2026

Organisers say final decision on entering the city will be taken after assessing the ground situation RAWALAKOT, Pakistan-administered Kashmir — 10 June 2026 (5:00 PM)...

One Reportedly Killed, Several Injured as Tensions Escalate in Kotli

Human Rights

The Azadi Times - June 9, 2026

Conflicting reports emerge from Kotli as unrest intensifies; official confirmation still awaited KOTLI, Pakistan-administered Kashmir — At least one person was reportedly killed and several...

Reports of Shoukat Nawaz Mir Arrest Appear Unsubstantiated Amid Widespread Shutdown Across Pakistan-Administered Kashmir

Human Rights

The Azadi Times - June 9, 2026

Sources close to JKJAAC leader deny arrest claims as region observes strike and internet disruptions continue MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan-administered Kashmir — Reports circulating in sections of...

Complete Shutdown Observed in Muzaffarabad Busiest Commercial Market Amid Strike Call

Human Rights

The Azadi Times - June 9, 2026

Businesses remain closed across key commercial areas as traders respond to shutdown call MUZAFFARABAD, Azad Kashmir — A complete shutter-down strike was observed in one...

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Calls High-Level Meeting on Developments in Azad Kashmir

Human Rights

The Azadi Times - June 8, 2026

Senior officials expected to review recent developments amid growing public and political attention ISLAMABAD — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has convened a high-level meeting to...