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42 Lives Lost: Families Across Pakistan-administered Kashmir Mourn Victims as JKJAAC Protest Movement Enters Its Deadliest Phase

From Rawalakot to Kotli, Mirpur and Bagh, months of demonstrations have left dozens dead, deepening the political and humanitarian crisis across Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The Azadi Times documents 42 reported protest-related...

Kashmir

8 More Killed in Poonch Division as Clashes Escalate; Several Injured, Three Critical, Situation Remains Tense

8 More Killed in Poonch Division as Clashes Escalate; Several Injured, Three Critical, Situation Remains Tense RAWALAKOT / BALOCH...

Human Rights

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...

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,...

Fresh Snowfall Blankets Gulmarg, Sonamarg; Heavy Rain Lashes Plains in Kashmir

Kashmir

The Azadi Times - March 20, 2026

Srinagar: Several upper reaches of Kashmir, including the popular tourist destinations of Gulmarg and Sonamarg, received fresh snowfall on Thursday, while the plains, including...

Release of Environmental Activist Sonam Wangchuk Sparks Hope in Ladakh

Kashmir

The Azadi Times - March 15, 2026

Srinagar – Environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk has been released following a decision by the Indian authorities to lift his detention under the National Security Act...

Trout Production and Aquaculture Transform India-Administered Kashmir’s Economy

Kashmir

The Azadi Times - March 15, 2026

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir, with its abundant cold-water resources, is emerging as a promising hub for aquaculture, particularly trout and mahseer production. Recent developments...

Indian Government Revokes NSA Detention of Ladakh Activist Sonam Wangchuk Amid Rising Calls for Dialogue

Ladakh

The Azadi Times - March 15, 2026

Srinagar/Leh – The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs announced on Saturday the immediate revocation of the detention of renowned social activist Sonam Wangchuk under...

Gilgit-Baltistan Erupts: Protests Intensify Over Detention of Civic Leaders

Gilgit-Baltistan

The Azadi Times - March 15, 2026

Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan-administered Kashmir – March 15, 2026:On the occasion of Al-Quds Day, communities across Gilgit-Baltistan held widespread rallies and demonstrations expressing solidarity with the...

Weather Alert in India-Administered Kashmir: Rain and Snow Likely Until March 19, Says Meteorological Department

Kashmir

The Azadi Times - March 12, 2026

Srinagar: Authorities in Srinagar say unsettled weather conditions are expected to continue across Jammu and Kashmir until March 19, with intermittent rainfall in the...