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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Rawalakot Leader Demands Answers Over Disruption of Children’s Education in Azad Kashmir

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Joint Awami Action Committee core member Sardar Umar Nazir Kashmiri questions authorities over educational disruptions during a public conference in Rawalakot. RAWALAKOT — A senior leader of the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) has raised serious concerns over the disruption of educational activities across Azad Kashmir, demanding accountability from authorities regarding the impact on schools, […]

Shaukat Nawaz Mir Expected in Court Tomorrow as Detention Reaches 55 Days

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The upcoming court hearing on August 28 marks a crucial phase for the detained Joint Awami Action Committee core member, whose prolonged custody has drawn persistent scrutiny. MUZAFFARABAD — The legal proceedings surrounding detained Jammu and Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) core member Shaukat Nawaz Mir reach a critical juncture, with his appearance in […]

Rawalakot Sit-In Enters 80th Day as Protesters Demand End to Corruption and Accountability

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Millions gather at city entry points in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, pressing for systemic reforms, the release of detainees, and justice for victims. RAWALAKOT — The ongoing...

Mehbooba Mufti Says Imran Khan Facing ‘Same Treatment’ He Dealt to Opponents

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People’s Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti has remarked that jailed former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan is currently facing the same political and...

J&K State Crime Wing Conducts Raids in Srinagar Over Police Appointment Forgery Case

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

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Muzaffarabad | July 10, 2026 — A senior leader of the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) has accused Pakistani security forces and local police...
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Azad Kashmir Forms New Eight-Member Cabinet in Muzaffarabad

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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

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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

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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. […]

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Education Must Teach Resilience and Rights, Says Advocate Khawaja Mehran

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A statement from legal and political circles in Pakistan-administered Kashmir has reignited debate over the true purpose of modern education and civic consciousness. MUZAFFARABAD — Education is not merely about acquiring degrees or attending formal institutions, but must also instill the courage to stand up for fundamental rights, according to legal figure Advocate Khawaja Mehran. […]

JKLF Leader Yasin Malik Reportedly Files Affidavit From Tihar Jail Addressing Family, Future

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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 […]

Rohail Nazir Set for National Squad Recall Ahead of England Test Series

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The wicketkeeper-batter from Bagh district's Dhirkot area is reportedly under consideration for Pakistan's final Test against England. Young wicketkeeper-batter Rohail Nazir, hailing from the Chhaprian Dhara area of Dhirkot in Azad Kashmir’s Bagh district, has once again drawn attention on the national cricket landscape. Reports indicate that Nazir is expected to be named in the […]

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