Category: POK – Pakistan Occupied Kashmir

GILGIT — The searing summer heat in northern Pakistan has shattered long-standing temperature records in Gilgit-Baltistan, raising grave concerns over accelerated glacial melt and the threat of catastrophic floods, reported by Dawn News. According to a press release issued Saturday by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), Chilas and Bunji—two key towns in Gilgit-Baltistan—recorded historic maximum […]

MUZAFFARABAD — Reports of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) operatives infiltrating Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) have set off alarms across Pakistan’s security establishment, marking a dangerous new chapter in the country’s long battle against terrorism, reported by The Friday Times Pakistan. Historically insulated from the militant violence that has gripped other regions, AJK now finds itself […]

MUZAFFARABAD – In a session marked by an opposition boycott, the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly on Thursday unanimously passed the Finance Act 2025, signaling a unified stance by the ruling coalition amid deepening regional tensions. Speaker Chaudhry Latif Akbar presided over the proceedings, during which Finance Minister Abdul Majid Khan presented the […]

In a dramatic session marked by protest and procedural controversy, the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly on Wednesday approved a Rs310.2 billion budget for the fiscal year 2025–26—without opposition participation. The budget session, scheduled to begin in the morning, was delayed by more than two hours as five opposition lawmakers, including four from […]

Gilgit-Baltistan’s apex court is paralysed due to delayed judge appointments, denying justice to citizens and undermining the rule of law in the region By Aamir A. Rana In the majestic expanse of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB)—where nature is breathtaking—the region’s apex judicial institution is almost paralysed. It is not a consequence of war or natural disaster but […]

MUZAFFAFABAD: In a region already grappling with political tensions and security concerns, the recent killings of two young brothers, Zarnosh and Jabran Naseem, have sent shockwaves through Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). The tragic incident has not only devastated their family but also ignited widespread protests and demands for justice. The brothers, hailing from the […]

New Delhi — In a sweeping statement that blends diplomacy with poetic rhetoric, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has stirred debate by asserting that the people of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) will one day “voluntarily return” to the Indian fold, citing what he described as an “emotional and cultural bond” between the region’s inhabitants […]

MUZAFFARABAD: The post-1989 migrants from across the Line of Control (LoC) issued a veiled warning to the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government on Wednesday over the alleged non-fulfilment of their demands. At a meeting, members of the Refugees Working Committee — including heads of refugee camps and elected councillors — urged the government to […]

Muzaffarabad, AJK – May 25, 2025By Naeem Khan A Turning Point for Azad Jammu and Kashmir In a landmark conference held on May 24, 2025, in Muzaffarabad, the Jammu & Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) has reignited a powerful movement for the rights of the people of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). Through a […]

Mirpur (AJK), May 20: As tourist interest in Indian-administered Kashmir faces a downturn due to rising tensions and restrictions, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) is stepping forward with a bold plan to turn Neelum Valley into a breathtaking haven for nature lovers and adventure seekers, reported by APP. The AJK government has proposed major development […]