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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,...

Military Helicopter Crashes Near Muzaffarabad All On Board Killed Says ISPR

Kashmir

The Azadi Times - June 10, 2026

MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan-administered Kashmir — A Pakistan Army Aviation MI-17 helicopter crashed near Muzaffarabad on Wednesday after reportedly suffering a technical malfunction during takeoff, killing...

Claims of Atif Maqbool Arrest Denied as Supporters Reject False Reports

Human Rights

The Azadi Times - June 10, 2026

Statement says activist remains free and continues involvement in public rights movement MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan-administered Kashmir — Claims circulating on social media and through unofficial channels...

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Expresses Concern Over Developments in Azad Kashmir

Kashmir

The Azadi Times - June 10, 2026

Kashmiri religious and political leader urges dialogue, restraint, and peaceful resolution amid rising tensions SRINAGAR — Kashmiri religious and political leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has...

Long March Convoys from Mirpur Division Reach Outskirts of Rawalakot

Human Rights

The Azadi Times - June 10, 2026

Organisers say final decision on entering the city will be taken after assessing the ground situation RAWALAKOT, Pakistan-administered Kashmir — 10 June 2026 (5:00 PM)...

Helicopter Crash Reported in Muzaffarabad Rescue Teams Rush to Scene

Kashmir

The Azadi Times - June 10, 2026

Authorities yet to confirm casualties as investigation begins into incident near Muzaffarabad MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan-administered Kashmir — A helicopter crash was reported in Muzaffarabad on Monday,...

One Reportedly Killed, Several Injured as Tensions Escalate in Kotli

Human Rights

The Azadi Times - June 9, 2026

Conflicting reports emerge from Kotli as unrest intensifies; official confirmation still awaited KOTLI, Pakistan-administered Kashmir — At least one person was reportedly killed and several...