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Disaster Awareness Day

October 8 observed as Disaster Awareness Day across Azad Kashmir

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): National Disaster Awareness Day was observed across Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on October 8 to commemorate the martyrs of the devastating 2005 earthquake. A central prayer ceremony was held at the University Ground Muzaffarabad, under the auspices of the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA). At 8:52 a.m., a siren was sounded

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Talpur summons PPP AJK parliamentary party meeting on Oct 10

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): In-charge of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Azad Jammu and Kashmir affairs, Faryal Talpur, has convened an important meeting of the party’s Azad Kashmir parliamentary party on October 10. According to the sources, the meeting will be held at Bilawal House in Karachi, and all party members of the Azad Kashmir Legislative Assembly

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PPP welcomes successful talks between government and JAAC

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on Wednesday welcomed the success of negotiations between the federal government committee and the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), calling it a positive development that has thwarted the hostile designs of the eternal enemy, India. The development came during an important meeting of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Azad

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PM Anwarul Haq reaches Muzaffarabad ahead of no-confidence vote

Tariq Fazal denies reports of AJK PM Haq’s removal from office

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhry on Wednesday denied the reports alleging that the opposition parties have decided to remove Prime Minister Azad Kashmir Chaudhry Anwarul Haq from office. Responding to a media query, Tariq Fazal said that the reports regarding the removal or resignation of Prime Minister Anwarul Haq

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AJK marks 20 years since devastating 2005 earthquake, tribute paid to 73000 martyrs

AJK marks 20 years since devastating 2005 earthquake, tribute paid to 73000 martyrs

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The citizens of Azad Jammu and Kashmir commemorated solemnly today the 20th anniversary of the devastating October 8, 2005 earthquake. The devastating earthquake killed over 73,000 people and left over 100,000 injured, presenting one of the darkest days in the history of the area. Ceremonies held across AJK A special ceremony was

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Normalcy won’t return through intimidation, Ladakh leaders tell Modi

  LEH (Kashmir English): The Leh Apex Body (LAB) has strongly condemned the continued curbs on public gatherings and mobile internet in Indian illegally occupied Ladakh, saying the administration is intimidating activists and community leaders instead of addressing people’s genuine demands for justice and democratic rights. According to Kashmir Media Service, LAB co-chairman Chering Dorjay

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AJK President reaffirms resolve to ensure safety of life in natural disasters

  MIRPUR (Kashmir English): Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) President Barrister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry has said that all possible measures will continue to be taken to ensure the protection of life and property from every natural disaster in the region. In a statement on the eve of 20th anniversary of October 8, 2005 deadly earthquake,

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AJK health department employee suspended for immoral acts

  SAMAHNI, AJK (Kashmir English): In Azad Kashmir’s Tehsil Samahni, a health department employee who committed immoral acts with a woman was suspended from his job and an inquiry has been initiated into the matter. Taking notice, DHQ Bhimber suspended Junior Technician BHU Jandala Muhammad Afzal, appointed an inquiry officer, and sought a report within

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Mirpur hosts walk today to pay tribute to martyrs of Oct 8, 2005 earthquake

  MIRPUR (Kashmir English): Several Mirpur entities will hold a grand walk today (Wednesday) to pay tributes to over 75000 martyrs of deadly earthquake of October 8, 2005. District Administration, global NGO Kashmir Orphan Relief Trust (KORT) and the civil society will organize the walk on the 20th anniversary of the deadly earthquake that hit

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PML-N AJK discusses political situation in meeting with Rana Sana

  ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The leadership of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Azad Kashmir held an important meeting with central party leaders in Islamabad for the second consecutive day on Tuesday and discussed political situation in the state. According to details, an important meeting of the political committee formed by the Prime Minister of Pakistan for

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