Jammu & Kashmir
Recent talks between Ladakh representatives and the central government have offered a sense of relief, but trust in the region remains fragile, activist Sonam Wangchuk said after meeting officials in New Delhi, according to GK News. Speaking after discussions with a Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) sub-committee, Wangchuk described the meeting as a “positive step,” […]
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Refugees Without Representation – The Political Crisis Haunting Azad Kashmir By Sardar Shaukat Ali Kashmiri A fresh and contentious debate has erupted inside the legislative assembly of Azad Jammu and Kashmir over a question that sounds, on the surface, like a simple matter of electoral procedure, reserved seats and political representation for Jammu and Kashmir’s […]
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Muzaffarabad, AJK – In a quiet corner of Muzaffarabad, the echoes of Kashmir’s long and painful conflict grew louder once again. Hamza Burhan, a commander of the Al-Badr group and a figure long accused of orchestrating the 2019 Pulwama attack, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen on Wednesday, according to Greater Kashmir News. According to […]
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The mountains of Kashmir are often described in poetry as eternal, serene, and majestic. Snow settles quietly on pine forests, rivers descend from glaciers, and villages cling to steep hillsides as they have for centuries. Yet beneath this breathtaking landscape lies one of South Asia’s deepest human tragedies: families divided by the Line of Control […]
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In Gilgit-Baltistan, preparations for the General Elections 2026 are gaining momentum as top officials met to review progress and address challenges ahead of polling day, according to APP. The high level meeting was jointly chaired by Caretaker Chief Minister Yar Muhammad and Chief Election Commissioner Raja Shahbaz Khan. Senior officials, including ministers, secretaries, and election […]
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MUZAFFARABAD — In a move that could reshape electoral participation in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), the regional government has introduced amendments to its election laws, aiming to make voting more accessible for thousands of displaced Kashmiris living across Pakistan, according to Dawn News. The changes, enacted through the AJK Elections (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026, were […]
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday renewed his demand for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood, saying India must clearly explain when this long-promised step will finally be taken, according to Greater Kashmir News. Addressing a public rally in Nowshera, Rajouri, Abdullah reminded people that the return of statehood was a key promise made […]
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GILGIT — After four months of anxious waiting and two earlier revisions, the Election Commission of Gilgit-Baltistan has finally set Sunday, June 7, as the polling date for the region’s general assembly elections. Chief Election Commissioner Raja Shahbaz Khan confirmed the decision on Saturday, ending weeks of uncertainty that had left political parties and ordinary […]
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Kashmir Tensions Rise as Gilgit-Baltistan Protesters Block Key CPEC Highway Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir: In the towering and windswept mountains of Gilgit-Baltistan, hundreds of local families have brought one of the world’s most strategic highways to a complete halt, as protests against the Diamer-Bhasha Dam entered their fifth consecutive day, according to Dawn News. The demonstrators, many […]
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Gilgit-Baltistan tourism bounces back despite Middle East war In the breathtaking valleys of Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir’s Northern Areas, spring has painted a story of quiet courage. Cherry blossoms tumble like pink snow across orchards, while snow-capped giants like K2 stand guard, according to Dawn News. Just weeks ago, many feared the escalating war in the Middle […]
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