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Azad Kashmir

Nakyal administration announces action against market encroachments

Nakyal traders given a final opportunity to remove encroachments; violations may lead to fines and legal action FATEHPUR THAKIALA (Muhammad Waseem Shad) — The local administration…

04/11/2026
Azad Kashmir

Mirpur resident raises allegations of overpricing and poor arrangements at Awami Marriage Hall shoe sale

Questions raised over a 'buy one, get one free' offer; heavy crowds disrupt traffic as a resident calls for administrative action MIRPUR (AWAZ NEWS): Questions have been raised ab…

04/11/2026
Azad Kashmir

AJK internet service will be restored soon, PM Iftikhar Gilani assures lawyers in Rawalakot

Which demand of the Action Committee has not been fulfilled? Tell the world the truth; the internet issue will also be resolved soon, says AJK prime minister RAWALAKOT (AWAZ NEWS)…

03/11/2026
Azad Kashmir

Mirpur police say Waqas murder case solved within 24 hours; two brothers arrested

SSP Khurram Iqbal details investigation at press conference; police cite a family dispute and report recovery of items used in the crime MIRPUR (AWAZ With Amer Khan): Police in Mi…

03/11/2026
Azad Kashmir

Judge submits written report to SSP over alleged mistreatment at Rawalakot bus-terminal checkpoint

Report describes questioning and a vehicle search at an Awami Action Committee checkpoint and names the person allegedly responsible for questioning RAWALAKOT (AWAZ With Amer Khan…

03/11/2026
Azad Kashmir

FBR document outlines monthly sales-tax instalments for eligible imported mobile phone users

ISLAMABAD: A document from the Federal Board of Revenue outlines a new facility for paying sales tax on imported mobile phones, allowing eligible users to choose monthly instalment…

02/11/2026
Azad Kashmir

Sardar Atiq voices support for Raja Farooq Haider, criticises alleged media trial

Sardar Atiq Ahmad Khan meets Raja Farooq Haider in Muzaffarabad to discuss AJK politics and peace in Poonch MUZAFFARABAD (AWAZ NEWS): All Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference Presi…

02/11/2026
Azad Kashmir

Chaudhry Javed Iqbal Budhanvi among possible candidates for PPP AJK presidency, sources say

MUZAFFARABAD (AWAZ NEWS): Political activity has intensified around the reorganisation of the Pakistan Peoples Party in Azad Jammu and Kashmir and selection of its new president. F…

02/11/2026
Azad Kashmir

Who will lead PPP in AJK? Key consultations expected in Muzaffarabad on November 4

MUZAFFARABAD (AWAZ NEWS): An important meeting is expected in Muzaffarabad on November 4 to discuss the selection of a new president and reorganisation of the Pakistan Peoples Part…

02/11/2026
Azad Kashmir

Five-month mobile internet shutdown in Kotli leaves thousands disconnected despite government assurances

KOTLI (Muhammad Waseem Shad): The continuous suspension of mobile internet in Kotli district, Azad Kashmir, has passed five months. Despite government promises, ministerial announc…

01/11/2026
Azad Kashmir

Bhimber man says he lost his own motorcycle after attending Mr Patlu's wedding hoping to win one

AWAZ WITH AMER KHAN | Unusual stories BHIMBER (AWAZ NEWS): A young man from Bhimber district, Azad Kashmir, who attended TikToker Ansar Mahmood, known as Mr Patlu's, wedding celeb…

01/11/2026
Azad Kashmir

Ashfaq Gujjar rejects reports of talks with Awami Action Committee as baseless

KOTLI (AWAZ NEWS): Former coordinator and councillor Ashfaq Gujjar has strongly rejected circulating reports of negotiations with the Awami Action Committee, calling them baseless …

01/11/2026
Azad Kashmir

Body of missing Mirpur man Waqas recovered from Mangla Dam; cement blocks reportedly tied to it

MIRPUR (AWAZ NEWS): The recovery of Waqas's body from Mangla Dam has caused concern in the area. The young man had gone missing five days earlier from Nakka Khark, within the juris…

01/11/2026
Pakistan

Sialkot wedding stampede death toll rises to two; six suspects arrested in Mr Patlu case

Promises of Rs 20 million, a car and 50 motorcycles drew thousands; case registered against nine named and 45 unidentified people SIALKOT (AWAZ NEWS): The death toll from a stampe…

01/11/2026
Azad Kashmir

Theft Incidents on the Rise in Mirpur: Thieves Steal 1.5 Tons of Steel Bars Worth Rs. 370,000 from Under-Construction House

Theft Incidents on the Rise in Mirpur: Thieves Steal 1.5 Tons of Steel Bars Worth Rs. 370,000 from Under-Construction House Mirpur (Report by Raja Qaiser Afzal): A reported increa…

01/11/2026
Azad Kashmir

Development of Charhoi and Resolution of Public Issues Are Top Priorities, Says AJK Revenue Minister Raja Muhammad Riasat Khan

Development of Charhoi and Resolution of Public Issues Are Top Priorities, Says AJK Revenue Minister Raja Muhammad Riasat Khan CHARHOI (AWAZ NEWS): Azad Jammu and Kashmir Minister…

31/10/2026
Pakistan

Sialkot Faraz Ground Stampede Case: Police Tighten Noose Around Mr. Patlu, Six Suspects Arrested, Raids Underway

Sialkot Faraz Ground Stampede Case: Police Tighten Noose Around Mr. Patlu, Six Suspects Arrested, Raids Underway SIALKOT (AWAZ NEWS): Police have intensified their investigation i…

31/10/2026
Azad Kashmir

Chaudhry Latif Akbar Strongly Criticizes Awami Action Committee’s Sit-In, Raises Concerns Over Disruption of Education and Economic Activities

Chaudhry Latif Akbar Strongly Criticizes Awami Action Committee’s Sit-In, Raises Concerns Over Disruption of Education and Economic Activities Muzaffarabad (AWAZ NEWS): Former Act…

31/10/2026
Azad Kashmir

Mirpur Police Foil Alleged Arms Smuggling Attempt, Seize 20 Pistols and 1,700 Rounds; Three Suspects Arrested

Mirpur Police Foil Alleged Arms Smuggling Attempt, Seize 20 Pistols and 1,700 Rounds; Three Suspects Arrested Police Claim Weapons Were Being Transported for Banned JAAC; Two Vehi…

31/10/2026
Azad Kashmir

Dangling Internet and Cable Wires Pose Serious Safety Threat in Charhoi; Mother and Son Involved in Accident

Dangling Internet and Cable Wires Pose Serious Safety Threat in Charhoi; Mother and Son Involved in Accident Report by Raja Imran Khan CHARHOI: Dangerously hanging internet, ca…

31/10/2026
Azad Kashmir

AJK Minister Saqib Majeed Blames Protesters for Disrupting Peace, Urges Peaceful Return and Warns of Legal Action

AJK Minister Saqib Majeed Blames Protesters for Disrupting Peace, Urges Peaceful Return and Warns of Legal Action Government has exercised restraint to maintain peace, but continu…

31/10/2026
Azad Kashmir

AJK Education Minister Takes Major Step to Ensure Teachers' Attendance, Orders Activation of Biometric System

AJK Education Minister Takes Major Step to Ensure Teachers' Attendance, Orders Activation of Biometric System MUZAFFARABAD (AWAZ NEWS): Azad Jammu and Kashmir Minister for Schools…

30/10/2026
Pakistan

Five Members of Same Family Die in Kasur Within 72 Hours, Mystery Surrounds Suspected Food Poisoning

Five Members of Same Family Die in Kasur Within 72 Hours, Mystery Surrounds Suspected Food Poisoning Parents and three sons die after reportedly eating homemade rice pudding; fami…

30/10/2026
Azad Kashmir

13th Constitutional Amendment Was Once Celebrated as an Achievement — Why Is It Now Considered a Mistake? Sardar Farooq Sikandar Questions PML-N Leadership

13th Constitutional Amendment Was Once Celebrated as an Achievement — Why Is It Now Considered a Mistake? Sardar Farooq Sikandar Questions PML-N Leadership Senior PML-N AJK leader…

30/10/2026
Azad Kashmir

Tragic Explosion in South Bagh, AJK: Four Family Members Killed, 15 Year Old Girl Injured

Tragic Explosion in South Bagh, AJK: Four Family Members Killed, 15-Year-Old Girl Injured Powerful blast rocks a residential house in Pindi Topi village; women and children among …

29/10/2026
Azad Kashmir

Mirpur Administration Cracks Down on Section 144 Violations, Seizes Seven Pushcarts and Goods

Mirpur Administration Cracks Down on Section 144 Violations, Seizes Seven Pushcarts and Goods Assistant Commissioner Mian Hussam Sajid leads enforcement operation on Mian Muhammad…

29/10/2026
Azad Kashmir

Suspects Arrested Over Alleged Killing of 15-Year-Old Boy in Khuiratta; Police Launch Investigation

Suspects Arrested in Alleged Murder of 15-Year-Old Boy in Khuiratta, Police Launch Investigation Teenager's death in Khor Rachhala reportedly linked to family feud or land dispute…

29/10/2026
Pakistan

Islamabad Anti-Terrorism Court Sentences Lawyers Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha to 10 Years in Prison Each

Islamabad Anti-Terrorism Court Sentences Lawyers Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha to 10 Years in Prison Each ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Pakistan's federal capita…

29/10/2026
Azad Kashmir

First ‘Cylinder,’ Now ‘Halaak’! AJK Minister Saqib Majeed’s Latest Video Sparks Social Media Memes and Humorous Reactions

First ‘Cylinder,’ Now ‘Halaak’! AJK Minister Saqib Majeed’s Latest Video Goes Viral, Sparking Memes and Humorous Reactions MUZAFFARABAD (AWAZ NEWS): Azad Jammu and Kashmir governm…

29/10/2026
Pakistan

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif Hits Back at Maulana During National Assembly Address

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif Hits Back at Maulana During National Assembly Address ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif delivered a sharp response to crit…

29/10/2026
Columns

A Nation Burdened by Inflation, While Its Rulers Live in Luxury

A Nation Burdened by Inflation, While Its Rulers Live in Luxury The Cries of the Poor, the Helplessness of the Middle Class, and the Accountability of Those in Power By Syed Abid…

29/10/2026
Azad Kashmir

8 Killed, Including Pregnant Woman, in Ambulance Oxygen Cylinder Explosion in Sindh

8 Killed, Including Pregnant Woman, in Ambulance Oxygen Cylinder Explosion in Sindh NAGARPARKAR, SINDH: At least eight people, including a pregnant woman, lost their lives and fou…

29/10/2026
Azad Kashmir

Kotli Without Mobile Internet for Nearly Five Months: Government's Inaction and Elected Representatives' Silence Spark Outrage!

Kotli Without Mobile Internet for Nearly Five Months: Government's Inaction and Elected Representatives' Silence Spark Outrage! Citizens Trapped in Digital Isolation, Government A…

28/10/2026
Azad Kashmir

Kashmir Is Burning, Government Is Asleep”: Maulana Fazlur Rehman Warns of Serious Consequences Over AJK Unrest

“Kashmir Is Burning, Government Is Asleep”: Maulana Fazlur Rehman Warns of Serious Consequences Over AJK Unrest ISLAMABAD (AWAZ NEWS): Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maul…

28/10/2026
Azad Kashmir

AJK MLA Raja Ayaz Ahmed Khan Reaffirms Support for Prime Minister on Constitutional Amendment, Denies Statement Backing Farooq Haider

AJK MLA Raja Ayaz Ahmed Khan Reaffirms Support for Prime Minister on Constitutional Amendment, Denies Statement Backing Farooq Haider KHUIRATTA (AWAZ NEWS): Member of the Azad Jam…

28/10/2026
Azad Kashmir

Claims of Change in AJK’s Constitutional Status Are Fabricated and Contrary to Facts: PM Iftikhar Gillani

Claims of Change in AJK’s Constitutional Status Are Fabricated and Contrary to Facts: PM Iftikhar Gillani Any proposed constitutional amendment will be presented before the Legisl…

28/10/2026
Azad Kashmir

Pride of Samahni Valley: Qaiser Mahmood Shams Promoted, Appointed Assistant Commissioner Leepa

Pride of Samahni Valley: Qaiser Mahmood Shams Promoted, Appointed Assistant Commissioner Leepa AJK Civil Service Officer from Tounain Chajua Appointed to Key Administrative Positi…

28/10/2026
Azad Kashmir

Two Injured, Including Police Officer, as Gunfire and Violence Erupt During Action Committee Rally in Rawalakot

Two Injured in Alleged Armed Violence in Rawalakot; Hospital and Ambulance Damaged, Additional District Judge Reportedly Abducted RAWALAKOT, Azad Jammu and Kashmir | October 28, 2…

28/10/2026
Azad Kashmir

AJK Government Places 31 More Individuals on Fourth Schedule, Issues Official Notification

AJK Government Places 31 More Individuals on Fourth Schedule, Issues Official Notification MUZAFFARABAD (AWAZ NEWS) — October 28, 2026: The Home Department of the Azad Government …

28/10/2026
Azad Kashmir

Development Work or a Threat to Public Safety? Electricity Poles Left Standing in the Middle of Newly Constructed Road in Hyderabad!

Development Work or a Threat to Public Safety? Electricity Poles Left Standing in the Middle of Newly Constructed Road in Hyderabad! HYDERABAD, SINDH (AWAZ NEWS): Serious concerns…

28/10/2026
Azad Kashmir

Mirpur AJK: Administration Cracks Down on Overpricing and Expired Products, Fines Stop Shop at Total Petrol Pump

Mirpur AJK: Administration Cracks Down on Overpricing and Expired Products, Fines Stop Shop at Total Petrol Pump MIRPUR, AZAD JAMMU & KASHMIR (AWAZ NEWS): The district administrat…

28/10/2026
Azad Kashmir

From Matriculation Gold Medalist to Motorway Police Officer: Hira Ashiq Hussain's Inspiring Journey from Dhirkot

From Matriculation Gold Medalist to Motorway Police Officer: Hira Ashiq Hussain's Inspiring Journey from Dhirkot DHIRKOT, AZAD JAMMU & KASHMIR (AWAZ NEWS): Hira Ashiq Hussain, a t…

28/10/2026
Azad Kashmir

Unannounced Power Outages Increase in Khuiratta, Residents and Traders Face Severe Hardships

Unannounced Power Outages Increase in Khuiratta, Residents and Traders Face Severe Hardships Business activities badly affected as citizens and traders demand immediate action to …

28/10/2026
Azad Kashmir

Dadyal: Young Labourer Dies After Alleged Hammer Attack Over Unpaid Wages; Murder Case Registered, Two Suspects Arrested

Dadyal: Young Labourer Dies After Alleged Hammer Attack Over Unpaid Wages; Murder Case Registered, Two Suspects Arrested DADYAL, AZAD JAMMU & KASHMIR (AWAZ NEWS): A young labourer…

28/10/2026
Pakistan

Internet Speeds in Pakistan May Remain Slow Until November 2 as Emergency Repairs Continue on AAE-1 Submarine Cable

Internet Speeds in Pakistan May Remain Slow Until November 2 as Emergency Repairs Continue on AAE-1 Submarine Cable ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Internet users across Pakistan may experie…

28/10/2026
Azad Kashmir

Khuiratta: Malik Shehzad of Khagrot Succumbs to Injuries Following Tragic Road Accident

Khuiratta: Malik Shehzad of Khagrot Succumbs to Injuries Following Tragic Road Accident Family wedding celebrations turn into mourning as Dubai-based man dies just days after retu…

27/10/2026
Azad Kashmir

Italian Motorcycle Brand Moto Morini Set to Enter Pakistan with Local Assembly, Prices Expected to Drop by 23%

Italian Motorcycle Brand Moto Morini Set to Enter Pakistan with Local Assembly, Prices Expected to Drop by 23% PAKISTAN (AWAZ NEWS): Pakistan's motorcycle industry is poised for a…

27/10/2026
Azad Kashmir

Raja Farooq Haider Khan Vows to Stand Firm on AJK's 13th Constitutional Amendment

Raja Farooq Haider Khan Vows to Stand Firm on AJK's 13th Constitutional Amendment Former AJK Prime Minister says he will not abandon his position even if his party or the current …

27/10/2026
Azad Kashmir

Pakistan Capable of Resolving Kashmir Dispute Through Military Means, Says KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi

Pakistan Capable of Resolving Kashmir Dispute Through Military Means, Says KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has issued a str…

27/10/2026
Azad Kashmir

PPP Observes Kashmir Black Day in Kotli Under Opposition Leader Chaudhry Muhammad Yasin

PPP Observes Kashmir Black Day in Kotli Under Opposition Leader Chaudhry Muhammad Yasin Party leaders and workers reaffirm solidarity with Kashmiris, condemn alleged human rights …

27/10/2026
Azad Kashmir

Malik Zafar alleges interference in the public mandate and warns that those responsible for targeting government employees will face accountability.

Former AJK Education Minister Malik Zafar Questions Election Transparency, Accuses Government of Political Victimization Malik Zafar alleges interference in the public mandate and…

27/10/2026
Azad Kashmir

Mirpur Central Jail Administration Rejects Allegations by Raja Salamat Hussain, Calls for Impartial Investigation

Mirpur Central Jail Administration Rejects Allegations by Raja Salamat Hussain, Calls for Impartial Investigation MIRPUR (AWAZ NEWS) — October 27, 2026 The administration of Mirp…

27/10/2026
Azad Kashmir

Serious Corruption Allegations Rock Mirpur Jail; Former Inmate Demands Independent Investigation

Serious Corruption Allegations Rock Mirpur Jail; Former Inmate Demands Independent Investigation Raja Salamat Hussain alleges illegal payments, unauthorized mobile phone use, pref…

27/10/2026
Azad Kashmir

PPP Decides to Play Robust Opposition Role, Submits Requisition for AJK Assembly Session

PPP Decides to Play Robust Opposition Role, Submits Requisition for AJK Assembly Session MUZAFFARABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) in Azad Jammu and Kashmir has decided to ad…

27/10/2026
Azad Kashmir

Government Degree College Students Take to the Streets, Stage Protest at Chowk Shaheedan Over Educational Rights

Government Degree College Students Take to Streets, Stage Protest at Chowk Shaheedan Over Educational Rights Students demand urgent action on teacher shortages, transport services…

27/10/2026
Azad Kashmir

Kashmir Black Day: Major Protest Rally Held in Mirpur, Azad Jammu and Kashmir

Kashmir Black Day: Major Protest Rally Held in Mirpur, Azad Jammu and Kashmir MIRPUR, AJK | October 27, 2026 | AWAZ NEWS A large protest rally was held in Mirpur, Azad Jammu and …

27/10/2026
Azad Kashmir

Major Bureaucratic Reshuffle in Azad Kashmir: 12 Senior Officials Transferred, Key Department Secretaries Reassigned

Major Bureaucratic Reshuffle in Azad Kashmir: 12 Senior Officials Transferred, Key Department Secretaries Reassigned Muzaffarabad, October 27, 2026 — The Government of Azad Jammu …

27/10/2026
Azad Kashmir

Mobile Internet Shutdown in Kotli, AJK, Leaves Residents Struggling as Restoration Remains Uncertain

Mobile Internet Shutdown in Kotli, AJK, Leaves Residents Struggling as Restoration Remains Uncertain Students, freelancers and online businesses face mounting difficulties despite…

27/10/2026
World

Iranian President Voices Support for Agreements Strengthening Unity Among Muslim Nations

Iranian President Voices Support for Agreements Strengthening Unity Among Muslim Nations President Masoud Pezeshkian meets senior delegations from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türki…

26/10/2026
Azad Kashmir

AJK Cabinet Approves Special Courts for Overseas Kashmiris, 2% Budget Allocation for Sports

AJK Cabinet Approves Special Courts for Overseas Kashmiris, 2% Budget Allocation for Sports Major decisions include gemstone excellence centres, financial support for local govern…

26/10/2026
Azad Kashmir

Subsidised Flour and Electricity in AJK Made Possible by PM Shehbaz Sharif's Efforts: Abdul Rehman Arain

Subsidised Flour and Electricity in AJK Made Possible by PM Shehbaz Sharif's Efforts: Abdul Rehman Arain Strike calls failed in Mirpur Division after the public was informed of th…

26/10/2026
Azad Kashmir

Major Relief for Overseas Kashmiris: PM Iftikhar Gilani Approves Establishment of Overseas Courts

Major Relief for Overseas Kashmiris: PM Iftikhar Gilani Approves Establishment of Overseas Courts Landmark initiative aims to ensure speedy justice, protect legal rights, and addr…

26/10/2026
AWAZ NEWS
Azad Kashmir

Fire reported in Lepa Valley’s Nokot area

According to a public AWAZ HD Facebook post, a fire at Mullan Ahmad Chowk in the Nokot area of Lepa Valley affected homes and shops. The post reports that several homes were caught…

06/10/2026
AWAZ NEWS
Azad Kashmir

Faisal Mumtaz Rathore urges dialogue amid unrest

In a public AWAZ HD Facebook post, former AJK prime minister Faisal Mumtaz Rathore said the state could not withstand further bloodshed, disorder or division. He urged the Joint Aw…

06/10/2026
AWAZ NEWS
Azad Kashmir

Reports say 17-year-old from Khuiratta crossed LoC

AWAZ HD’s post, citing Indian media, says Samia Azeem, 17, from Bheensa Galla near Khuiratta crossed the Line of Control and reached Rajouri. The post says she left home after a fa…

06/10/2026
AWAZ NEWS
Azad Kashmir

Kashmir Council members’ oath-taking set for tomorrow

A public AWAZ HD Facebook post on 6 October 2026 said the newly elected Kashmir Council members were scheduled to take their oaths the following day, with Pakistan’s prime minister…

06/10/2026