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Azad Kashmir Forms New Eight-Member Cabinet in Muzaffarabad

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 […]

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Azad Kashmir Government Allocates Portfolios to Newly Elected Ministers

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 […]

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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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Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee Calls General Strike Across Azad Kashmir on September 9

The action committee has announced a complete shutdown and transport strike to press for the implementation of an October 2025 government agreement. RAWALAKOT — The Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC) has announced a complete shutter-down and wheel-jam strike across Pakistan-administered Kashmir on September 9, stepping up pressure on authorities to fulfill a previously […]

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AJK Prime Minister Iftikhar Gilani Urges End to Poonch Protests, Asks for Time for New Government

Newly elected Prime Minister calls on the Joint Awami Action Committee to suspend demonstrations while declining to clarify the status of non-local assembly seats in his upcoming cabinet. MUZAFFARABAD — Azad Jammu and Kashmir’s newly elected Prime Minister, Iftikhar Gilani, has called on the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC) to end its ongoing […]

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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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Azad Kashmir Faces 92-Day Internet Shutdown as Full Restoration Remains Pending in Several Areas

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Prolonged disruption to mobile data and broadband continues to impact students, freelancers, journalists, and local businesses, drawing urgent calls for a permanent resolution. The suspension of internet services in parts of Azad Jammu and Kashmir has entered its 92nd day, with mobile data and broadband connectivity failing to return to normal across several affected areas. […]

AJK High Court to Hear Plea Challenging Government Formation Process on September 15

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A petition filed in Muzaffarabad argues that government formation should be halted until elections are completed across all constituencies in Poonch and Sudhnoti. The process of government formation in Pakistan-administered Kashmir has been challenged in the High Court, with a hearing scheduled for September 15. Sardar Farooq Arshad, a candidate for the legislative assembly from […]

Reports Emerge on Alleged Suspension of DIG Police Chaudhry Sajjad Hussain in Muzaffarabad

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Social media posts and journalistic reports have sparked discussions regarding the purported suspension of senior AJK police official, though official confirmation remains awaited. MUZAFFARABAD — Reports regarding the alleged suspension of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Police DIG Chaudhry Sajjad Hussain have circulated widely across social media platforms, drawing attention from local journalists and observers. […]

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