J&K Govt Notifies Homestay Policy 2026 to Boost Rural Tourism and Local Livelihoods
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah terms the new policy a major step toward sustainable tourism, offering financial incentives, simplified registration, and employment opportunities across rural and border areas.
SRINAGAR — Chief...
Azad Kashmir Announces Smart Lockdown: Businesses Allowed 3 Days a Week Under Joint Awami Action Committee Decision
The Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee has revised the complete shutdown into a...
A Sister’s Open Letter After Rawalakot Killing Shines Light on Civilian Cost of Unrest
Seventeen years after her brother’s childhood note, a grieving sister in Rawalakot shares an...
HRCP Fact-Finding Mission Visits Gilgit Press Club to Review Press Freedom and Digital Rights
A six-member Human Rights Commission of Pakistan delegation met with local journalists in Gilgit...
Journalist Azra Alam’s Family Detained After Police Raid Home in Attock Release
Following journalist Azra Alam's release after 40 days in Attock Jail, police reportedly raided...
Military Helicopter Crashes Near Muzaffarabad All On Board Killed Says ISPR
MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan-administered Kashmir — A Pakistan Army Aviation MI-17 helicopter crashed near Muzaffarabad on Wednesday after reportedly suffering a technical malfunction during takeoff, killing...
Claims of Atif Maqbool Arrest Denied as Supporters Reject False Reports
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...
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Expresses Concern Over Developments in Azad Kashmir
Kashmiri religious and political leader urges dialogue, restraint, and peaceful resolution amid rising tensions
SRINAGAR — Kashmiri religious and political leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has...
Long March Convoys from Mirpur Division Reach Outskirts of Rawalakot
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)...
Helicopter Crash Reported in Muzaffarabad Rescue Teams Rush to Scene
Authorities yet to confirm casualties as investigation begins into incident near Muzaffarabad
MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan-administered Kashmir — A helicopter crash was reported in Muzaffarabad on Monday,...
One Reportedly Killed, Several Injured as Tensions Escalate in Kotli
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
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...
Roads Blocked at Multiple Locations as Barriers Emerge Along Kotli–Mirpur Route
Earthen obstacles reportedly placed on key highways amid heightened tensions and public mobilization
KOTLI, Azad Kashmir — Reports from various parts of Azad Kashmir indicate...
Convoys from Mirpur Division, Sudhnoti and Poonch Move Towards Rawalakot Amid Growing Mobilization
RAWALAKOT, Azad Kashmir — Convoys from various parts of Mirpur Division, as well as the districts of Sudhnoti and Poonch, are reportedly moving towards...
Complete Shutdown Observed in Muzaffarabad Busiest Commercial Market Amid Strike Call
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
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...
Rawalakot Protests: Internet Blackout Obscures Reports as Kashmir Shutdown Looms
MUZAFFARABAD / RAWALAKOT, Pakistan-administered Kashmir (June 8) — A communications blackout and widespread internet disruptions have made it difficult to independently verify a series...
Rawalakot: Funeral Prayers Offered for Shaheed Shahzaib Habib Amid Large Public Gathering
Thousands Attend Funeral in a Show of Solidarity as Calls for Transparency Continue
RAWALAKOT, Azad Kashmir (The Azadi Times) — Funeral prayers for Shaheed Shahzaib...
Heavy Shelling Reported on Protesters in Rawalakot
Heavy Shelling Reported on Protesters in Rawalakot
Rawalakot: According to local sources, police and Rangers carried out intense tear gas shelling on protesters during a...