Dr. Muhammad Najib Naqi Elected as 25th President of Pakistan-administered Kashmir
A PML-N nominee and veteran politician, Dr. Najib Naqi secured 32 votes in the legislative assembly, capping a three-decade political career that began following a family tragedy in 1990.
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Sajjad Lone Warns J&K Speaker Over Lawmaker Privilege Violations
Peoples Conference chief Sajjad Lone tells the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly speaker that undermining...
Shaukat Nawaz Mir Case: Court Sets October 6 for Next Hearing
Legal teams representing the prominent Joint Awami Action Committee leader appeared before the court as proceedings were adjourned to next month. MUZAFFARABAD — The court has set October 6 as the next date of hearing in the ongoing legal proceedings involving Shaukat Nawaz Mir, a prominent leader of the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee. […]
Kashmiri Leader Sardar Aman Demands Reopening of Poonch-Mendhar Trade Route
Rejecting historical subjugation, Kashmiri political figures call for a neighborly agreement with Pakistan and...
Barrister Danish Riaz Offers Free Legal Defense for Shaukat Nawaz Mir
Supreme Court advocate Barrister Danish Riaz has announced he will represent Shaukat Nawaz Mir pro bono, as supporters welcome the legal assistance amid ongoing political developments. Muzaffarabad — Supreme Court advocate and Islamabad Chamber of Commerce member Barrister Danish Riaz has announced that he will provide free legal defense for Shaukat Nawaz Mir. According to […]
Kashmir’s Centuries-Old Carpet Weaving Tradition Gets a Boost with Modern Looms
Srinagar — In a significant development for Kashmir’s centuries-old handicraft industry, Indian Textile Secretary Neelam Shami Rao on Wednesday reaffirmed the Indian government’s commitment...
Vaishno Devi Yatra Remains Suspended for 15th Consecutive Day Amid Safety Concerns
Katra, J&K: The Vaishno Devi pilgrimage has entered its 15th consecutive day of suspension in Katra due to safety concerns triggered by continuous heavy...
Agricultural Crisis Deepens in Kashmir as Floods Devastate Over 12,000 Hectares of Farmland
Srinagar — Southern and central districts of Kashmir are reeling under a severe agricultural crisis after recent rains and floods destroyed thousands of hectares...
Jammu Kashmir JAAC Calls for Indefinite Shutdown from Sept 29: Full Demands & Analysis | The Azadi Times
MUZAFFARABAD – In a move that has sent ripples across the region, the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC) has issued a call for a complete,...
AJK High Court Admits Petition Against Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee
Muzaffarabad | Pak-administered Kashmir — The Azad Jammu and Kashmir High Court has admitted a petition challenging the activities of the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami...
Azad Kashmir in Pakistan: History, Politics, and the Struggle for Rights
A search for "Azad Kashmir in Pakistan" often leads to a maze of political claims and historical complexity. For the millions living there, it’s...
Kotli Hosts Historic Conference on ‘Right to Governance and Ownership’ by Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee
Kotli, Pakistan-administered Jammu and Kashmir : The Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JK-JAAC) organized a large-scale “Right to Governance and Ownership Conference” in...
Kashmir MLA Mehraj Malik Arrested Under PSA, Sparks Political Storm
Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir — The arrest of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislator Mehraj Malik under the controversial Public Safety Act (PSA) has ignited...
Imtiaz Aslam rejects funding allegations against JKJAAC, announces legal action
Kotli — Imtiaz Aslam Chaudhry, core member of the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC), has strongly rejected recent allegations of foreign funding...
Gilgit-Baltistan Leader Ibrahim Nagri Backs September 29 Shutdown in Solidarity with JKJAAC
Muzaffarabad, September 7, 2025 — The Azadi Times: Ibrahim Nagri, a prominent youth leader from Gilgit-Baltistan and Chairman of the People’s Rights Movement GB,...
AJK 2021 Elections: Refugee Seats Spark Debate on Representation and Voter Equity
The Azadi Times | News Desk – The 2021 general elections in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) have reignited debate over the 12 legislative...
Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee Announces Indefinite Statewide Shutdown from September 29
JKJAAC Declares Statewide Lockdown from 29 September as Protests Intensify Grassroots Mobilisation Underway as 38-Point Charter of Demands Goes Public
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Dozens Arrested in Kashmir After Pro-Independent Kashmir Slogans at Rawalakot Volleyball Match
Rawalakot, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) – Authorities in Pakistan-administered Jammu and Kashmir have registered two cases against young men accused of chanting slogans...
Founding Document vs. Recent Crackdowns: Questioning Democracy and Self-Determination in Kashmir
Muzaffarabad, Pakistan administered Kashmir — On August 13, more than 200 young people and students in Pakistan-administered Jammu and Kashmir (PAJK) were charged under...