Kashmir

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The Chief Election Commissioner of Azad Jammu and Kashmir has issued the schedule for the election of the President of the State. According to the schedule, nomination papers for the presidential election will be submitted on September 19, 2026, and scrutinized on the same day, while the deadline for the withdrawal of

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) AJK President Shah Ghulam Qadir has denied the authenticity of a letter circulating on social media in his name, describing it as fake and AI-generated. In a post on Facebook, Qadir said the letter attributed to him and being circulated on social media was fabricated and had been generated

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): An alleged letter written by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) AJK President Shah Ghulam Qadir to Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, has come to light. Qadir was among the names reportedly under consideration for the AJK prime ministership following the 2026 general elections in

LEEPA VALLEY (Kashmir English): A massive fire that suddenly broke out at the Pagli Gali market, a prominent commercial hub in the Leepa Valley, engulfed the entire marketplace in moments, reducing dozens of shops to heaps of ash. The market, which just minutes earlier had been bustling with foot traffic, commerce, and trade activities, is

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Internet services have been restored in parts of Azad Kashmir following an announcement by Prime Minister Iftikhar Gilani, bringing relief to residents after a prolonged suspension. DSL and fixed-line internet services were restored in the capital Muzaffarabad as soon as the clock struck midnight. Mobile internet services have also been restored in

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Azad Kashmir Prime Minister Iftikhar Gilani has announced that internet services across the state will be fully restored in phases within the next two days. According to the prime minister, the first phase of restoration has been completed, while the second phase will cover the majority of remaining areas. Internet services in

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English):  The government has taken a significant step toward eradicating unemployment and empowering the youth in Azad Kashmir. Prime Minister Iftikhar Gilani has introduced a new loan scheme with favorable terms for young people and skilled individuals—an initiative poised to play a major role in eliminating unemployment from the region. According to a

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Government departments in Azad Kashmir have become active following the formation of the PML-N government, with Prime Minister Syed Iftikhar Gilani directing employees to step out of their offices and actively perform their duties. Following the prime minister’s directives, sanitation activities have been launched across the city, while work on other public-service