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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,...

Indian Air Force Transport Aircraft Crashes in Assam During Landing Attempt

Kashmir

The Azadi Times - June 13, 2026

AN-32 aircraft catches fire after crash; no immediate reports of casualties NEW DELHI — An Indian Air Force transport aircraft crashed in the northeastern Indian...

Bilawal Bhutto Urges Immediate Fulfilment of Commitments Made to People of Azad Kashmir

Human Rights

The Azadi Times - June 13, 2026

PPP chairman calls for implementation of public promises and stresses political dialogue to address ongoing concerns ISLAMABAD — Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto...

Women and Children Carry White Flags in Peace March in Rerah Bagh

Human Rights

The Azadi Times - June 13, 2026

Residents gather along roads in a symbolic call for peace, dialogue, and resolution of public concerns RERAH BAGH, Pakistan-administered Kashmir — Women and children carrying...

JKJAAC Accuses Security Forces of Looting Shops and Violating Civilian Rights in Pakistan-administered Kashmir

Kashmir

The Azadi Times - June 12, 2026

JKJAAC Alleges Property Damage and Looting During Crackdown Ahead of Kashmir Protest MUZAFFARABAD — The Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC) has alleged that...

Women Join Rawalakot Sit-In in Significant Numbers as Protest Movement Broadens

Human Rights

The Azadi Times - June 12, 2026

Large female participation at Rawalakot Ground highlights the widening social reach of the ongoing rights movement RAWALAKOT, Pakistan-administered Kashmir — Hundreds of women participated in...

Complete Shutdown Continues for Fourth Consecutive Day in Mirpur Azad Kashmir

Human Rights

The Azadi Times - June 12, 2026

Sarafa Union urges public to ignore misinformation, confirms markets will remain closed on Saturday MIRPUR, Pakistan-administered Kashmir — 12 June 2026 — A complete wheel-jam...