Kashmir

KOTLI (Kashmir English): In a major crackdown, the Kotli Police has arrested eight individuals linked to the banned Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) during an operation in the Tattapani area after receiving intelligence about the alleged presence of an armed group, according to security sources. The operation was conducted on the night of October 5–6, following

NEELAM VALLEY (Kashmir Digital): Daily life remained largely normal across Azad Jammu and Kashmir as residents, traders and civil society groups rejected the strike and wheel-jam call issued by the proscribed Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC). In Neelam Valley, public and private transport continued to operate normally on the main highway and connecting roads. Markets

LEEPA VALLEY (Kashmir English): A major fire broke out in Ahmad Chowk market in Nokot village of Leepa Valley, engulfing several properties and causing panic among local residents. According to initial reports, the fire is spreading rapidly, with around three properties currently on fire, while several other houses and shops have also suffered significant damage.

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Just days after the Azad Jammu and Kashmir government lifted a ban on appointments and transfers, the Elementary and Secondary Education Department has restricted the process again with immediate effect. The department has issued an order in this regard, imposing a ban on appointments and transfers/postings in the department until further notice. The

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The residents of Muzaffarabad have rejected the protest call of the banned Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) as roads, markets and shopping centers remain open across the capital.  All major and small business centres continued normal operations, while government and private offices also remained open despite the strike call. Traffic on major

KOTLI (Kashmir English): A police constable has been critically injured after gunfire was opened on police personnel during the banned Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) protest in the Kala Dhab area of Kotli, Azad Kashmir. According to the available details, Constable Abdul Rauf of the Azad Kashmir Police was struck by a bullet when police

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The State of the Interior Minister Talal Chaudhary has stated that the residents of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) have rejected the protest call of the banned Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC). In a recent press conference, Talal Chaudhary stated that miscreants of the banned JAAC have tried to cause disruptions in Azad

KOTLI (Kashmir English): Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Barrister Iftikhar Gillani, arrived in Kotli to attend a public gathering, where he was warmly welcomed by the people. Upon his arrival, the AJK Prime Minister was accorded a guard of honour at the Deputy Commissioner’s Office in Kotli. He was taken to the rally