Laila Tariq, Author at Kashmir English

Exploring Azad Kashmiri cuisine: 5 iconic dishes that define the region

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MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Kashmiri cuisine stands iconic. Cradled in the panoramic beauty of mountains, rivers, and lush green valleys, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) is not just a paradise for nature lovers but also a hidden gem for food enthusiasts. Since Azad Kashmir doesn’t only offer breathtaking beauty, but also mouthwatering cuisine. The cuisine of […]

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6 years of Operation Swift Retort: Bagh pays homage to Pakistan’s Armed Forces

Kashmir / Laila Tariq

BAGH (Kashmir English): In Bagh, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), ceremonies were held in various schools on February 27 to mark the sixth anniversary of Operation Swift Retort, where officials and citizens honoured the Pakistan Armed Forces for their decisive response to Indian aggression in 2019. Ceremonies were held across Bagh to mark the sixth anniversary

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Neelum Valley glacier: 57 stranded tourists rescued safely

Kashmir / Laila Tariq

NEELUM VALLEY (Kashmir English): In Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), 57 tourists travelling from Kail to Sharda were stranded at Sheikh Bela due to a Neelum Valley glacier blocking the road but were safely rescued by local police, the Pakistan Army, and emergency services, with officials advising against unnecessary travel amid harsh weather conditions. A group of

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President Azad Kashmir urges global action on Kashmir issue at New York event

Kashmir, World / Laila Tariq

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): President Azad Kashmir Barrister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry, while addressing a reception in New York, urged Kashmiris in the United States (US) to intensify efforts for global awareness on resolving the Kashmir issue, condemning India’s military presence in IIOJK and calling for international intervention. President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Barrister Sultan Mahmood

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IG Kashmir police orders arrest of SHO over British-Kashmiri woman harassment case

Mirpur / Laila Tariq

MIRPUR (Kashmir English): A Station House Officer (SHO) in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has been suspended and charged in a criminal case after allegedly harassing a British-Kashmiri woman in Mirpur. In the latest advancements in the case, the IG Kashmir Police has ordered the arrest of SHO in connection with the harassment case involving

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Muzaffarabad weather: Expect more showers with light winds

Muzaffarabad, Weather / Laila Tariq

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Muzaffarabad weather is rainy. The winds are light and variable. The chance of rain remains at a whopping 100 per cent. As it continues to rain, 1 to 2 inches of rain is expected. As of current, precipitation is at 55 per cent, and humidity is at 73 per cent. The wind

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Kotli residents face severe internet disruptions, protests expected soon

Kashmir, Technology / Laila Tariq

KOTLI (Kashmir English): The Internet services provided by Special Communications Organisation (SCO) and private organizations face internet disruption, remain unstable, which causes problems for users. Internet disruption forces customers to endure frustrating internet usage because data package purchases do not provide the usual benefits despite paying for expensive services. The continuous public protests against this

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Barrister Iftikhar Gillani calls PML-N Azad Kashmirs government alliance a mistake

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Barrister Iftikhar Gillani stated in a Kashmir Digital interview that joining the government was a mistake, criticised its policies, and highlighted his party’s governance achievements while calling for local government empowerment. Senior Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) leader Barrister Iftikhar Gillani has admitted that his party’s decision to join

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Azadi Chowk sees mass protest by lady health workers over pension reforms

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Lady health workers in Muzaffarabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) protested at Azadi Chowk against pension reforms and cuts, demanding the government revoke policies they deem unfair and discriminatory. The Allied Health Organisation of Azad Jammu and Kashmir organised a protest at Azadi Chowk, where a large number of lady health workers gathered

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Earthquake preparedness 101: What to do before, during, and after an earthquake

Kashmir, Must Read, Trending In Kashmir / Laila Tariq

MUZAFARABAD (Kashmir English): Earthquake preparedness is necessary. If you live in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), you’re no stranger to the occasional tremor. Since there have been many earthquakes in recent days in Pakistan and Azad Kashmir, it’s a stark reminder that our territory is prone to seismic activity. With the magnificent colossal mountains and spectacular

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