Category: POK – Pakistan Occupied Kashmir

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

A major upgrade in mobile connectivity could soon reach the remote mountain regions of Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), where residents have long struggled with slow and unreliable internet services. Pakistan’s Special Communications Organization (SCO), the main telecom provider in these areas, has announced plans to launch 5G services. The project is currently […]

Gilgit-Baltistan Unrest Reflects Global Shock and Local Grievances The violent unrest that erupted in early March 2026 in Gilgit-Baltistan demonstrates how global geopolitical developments can quickly ignite local tensions in politically sensitive regions, reported in a Blog Post By Dr Shabir Chaudhry, a Kashmiri writer and scholar based in London. The immediate trigger for the […]