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Global Torture Index 2025 designates India as ‘high risk’ country

  ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Global Torture Index 2025, released by the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), offered a sobering and evidence-backed indictment of the human rights situation in India. Designated as a “high-risk” country, India’s poor performance across all seven thematic pillars of the index raises deep concerns about the systemic nature of torture […]

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Lifting sanctions on Iran to directly benefit Pakistan: Sardar Masood Khan

  ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Former President Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and senior diplomat Sardar Masood Khan has stated that lifting of international economic sanctions on Iran would directly benefit Pakistan. He emphasized that the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project, which has long been stalled due to these sanctions, could finally move forward if restrictions on

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Section 144 imposed in Muzaffarabad once again

Section 144 imposed at Mangla Dam amid Monsoon rain alert

MIRPUR (Kashmir English): In light of the expected heavy monsoon rains, authorities have imposed Section 144 in Mangla Dam, banning the operation of all types of passenger boats. The decision was made by Additional Deputy Commissioner General Raja Umar Tariq Khan following warnings from the Meteorological Department about potential flooding in rivers and streams. According

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Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir last hope for Kashmiris: Shaukat Javed Mir

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Shaukat Javed Mir has stated that all political parties in Azad Kashmir should be taken into confidence regarding the introduction of a constitutional package. These remarks were made by the All Parties Alliance Chairman and candidate from Constituency-7 during a special conversation with journalists at the Central Press Club. This package includes

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PML-N will win AJK elections with unity & consensus: Farooq Haider

PML-N will win AJK elections with unity & consensus: Farooq Haider

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Former Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir Raja Muhammad Farooq Haider Khan said that our political honor is shared, we will enter the electoral fray with consensus and unity for the success of the party. While talking to the high-level committee of the Samahani constituency of the Muslim League (N), he stated that

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Retired AJK govt employees face financial struggle as pensions stuck from 8 months

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Hundreds of retired local government employees in Azad Kashmir are going through financial challenges due to funds being stopped for the past 8 months. These retirees, who have worked 35 years in their organizations, are struggling. The retired sanitary workers, who have been doing cleaning work for 30 years and are now suffering

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PMD warns of heavy rainfall, floods across Pakistan

AJK weather: Strong winds, thundershowers expected across region

MUZAFFRABAD (Kashmir English): The residents of Azad Kashmir are set to experience strong winds, thundershowers as the monsoon season is in full swing. Isolated rainfall is expected in Astore, Skardu, Hunza, Shighar, Bagh, Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Haveli, and surrounding areas from the 25th of June to the 1st of July, 2025. Thunderstorms continue to occur in

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Flood alert: Authorities warn of extremely high flood levels in Punjab

Section 144 imposed on Neelum river banks amid flood risks

NEELUM VALLEY (Kashmir English): The Neelum Valley administration has imposed Section 144 on the banks of the Neelum River as a precautionary measure against potential floods caused by monsoon rains. District Magistrate Nadeem Ahmed Janjua has issued a directive advising tourists or visitors to avoid visiting the riverbanks as a precautionary measure. According to the notification,

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India’s use of false flag operations criticised at Geneva seminar

  GENEVA (Kashmir English): Speakers at a seminar organised by the International Action for Peace and Sustainable Development (IAPSD) condemned India’s use of false flag operations in Kashmir, describing it as a long-standing tactic to malign the Kashmiris’ legitimate struggle and justify military crackdowns. Held on the sidelines of the United Nations Human Rights Council

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IIOJK sees surge in hate crimes against minorities during Modi’s 3rd term

  NEW DELHI (Kashmir English): Hate crimes against religious minorities in India have recorded a surge in terms of number and intensity during the first year of Modi’s third term as prime minister. The violence is generally directed at Muslims, Dalits, Adivasis, and Christians amongst other minorities in ways that are systematic and vengeful, a

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