Dr. Muhammad Najib Naqi Elected as 25th President of Pakistan-administered Kashmir
Sajjad Lone Warns J&K Speaker Over Lawmaker Privilege Violations
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
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 […]
JKJAAC Distances Itself from Militant Groups as September 9 Strike Paralyzes Azad Kashmir
Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee stresses a strictly peaceful struggle ahead of its founding anniversary, following a widespread shutdown from Taobat to Bhimber. MUZAFFARABAD — A senior figure within the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC) has publicly distanced the organization from any militant activities, emphasizing that the rights movement remains committed to […]
Rawalakot: Joint Action Committee Leader Warns Rulers Against Force, Announces Boycott of Facilitators
Sardar Umar Nazir Kashmiri says suppression will only deepen challenges for authorities as public mobilization continues across Azad Kashmir. RAWALAKOT — A senior leader of the Jammu & Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) has warned that authorities risk compounding their own difficulties by attempting to suppress public dissent through coercive measures. Addressing a gathering […]
Islamabad Court Grants Bail to 95 Kashmiri Detainees Arrested After F-9 Park Protest
An Islamabad anti-terrorism court approved the bail plea for 95 Kashmiri demonstrators who were detained following a protest called by former senator Mushtaq Ahmed. An anti-terrorism court in Islamabad has approved the bail applications of 95 Kashmiri detainees who were arrested following a protest demonstration at F-9 Park. Islamabad police had previously registered heavy criminal […]
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 […]
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 […]
Azad Kashmir Government Unveils 100-Day Reform Agenda Focused on Public Service and Development
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. […]
Free Medical Camp Organised in Rawalakot to Honor Shaheed Shahzaib
Specialist doctors, 24-hour emergency services, and laboratory facilities are made available at the commemorative medical camp in Rawalakot. RAWALAKOT — A free medical camp has been established in Rawalakot to honor the memory of Shaheed Shahzaib, a prominent activist associated with the Jammu and Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC). Shahzaib, who was a close […]
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 […]
AJK High Court to Hear Plea Challenging Government Formation Process on September 15
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 […]
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 […]
AJK Rights Movement Enters 88th Day as Leader Calls for Meaningful Talks
Joint Awami Action Committee leader Sardar Umar Nazir Kashmiri emphasizes dialogue over pressure as protests and supply concerns persist in Poonch division. The public rights movement in Pakistan-administered Azad Jammu and Kashmir has entered its 88th day, with leaders of the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) reiterating their demands and calling for genuine negotiations to […]
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 […]
JKLF Leader Yasin Malik Reportedly Files Affidavit From Tihar Jail Addressing Family, Future
Kashmiri leader Yasin Malik has reportedly prepared a detailed affidavit from New Delhi’s Tihar Jail, addressing his family, the prolonged separation from his wife, and a message for his daughter. Kashmiri leader and Jammu & Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) figure Yasin Malik has reportedly prepared a 25-page affidavit from New Delhi’s Tihar Jail, containing detailed […]
Residents of Pachhiot and Mujahidabad Hold Torchlight Rally in Behrota
Demonstrators gathered in Behrota to press for public demands, chanting slogans of unity and reaffirming their commitment to a sustained peaceful rights movement. Residents from Pachhiot and Mujahidabad staged a torchlight demonstration in Behrota, drawing a large turnout from the local population to highlight ongoing community demands. Participants carrying torches marched through the area, expressing […]