Security Forces Take Control of Rawalakot Bus Terminal After Months-Long Sit-In; Reports of Gunfire and Injuries Emerge
Three Killed, Dozens Reportedly Injured as Clashes New Escalate in Rawalakot, Azad Kashmir
Aga Ruhullah Mehdi Quits Indian Parliament and National Conference: What His Resignation Means for Indian-Administered Kashmir
UN Raises Alarm Over AJK Protests, JKJAAC Ban and 205 Individuals Facing Restrictions
Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi’s Resignation: A Question of Political Conscience, Public Mandate and the Price of Principles in Kashmir
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 […]
Education Must Teach Resilience and Rights, Says Advocate Khawaja Mehran
A statement from legal and political circles in Pakistan-administered Kashmir has reignited debate over the true purpose of modern education and civic consciousness. MUZAFFARABAD — Education is not merely about acquiring degrees or attending formal institutions, but must also instill the courage to stand up for fundamental rights, according to legal figure Advocate Khawaja Mehran. […]
Reports Emerge on Alleged Suspension of DIG Police Chaudhry Sajjad Hussain in Muzaffarabad
Social media posts and journalistic reports have sparked discussions regarding the purported suspension of senior AJK police official, though official confirmation remains awaited. MUZAFFARABAD — Reports regarding the alleged suspension of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Police DIG Chaudhry Sajjad Hussain have circulated widely across social media platforms, drawing attention from local journalists and observers. […]
Sardar Umar Nazir Kashmiri Vows Resistance at Mang Martyrs’ Monument, Rejects Submission to ‘Pharaohs’
Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee member tells supporters in Mang that public rights movement will continue undeterred by pressure. MANGLA — Sardar Umar Nazir Kashmiri, a prominent member of the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), has declared that the regional public rights movement will continue without compromise, vowing that supporters will not […]