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AJK Inland Revenue Department introduces new features to bring more innovation to system

Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, Trending In Kashmir / Tahir Chaudhary

MIRPUR (Kashmir English): Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Inland Revenue Department has introduced some new features in AJK IRIS system bringing more innovation to the system, it was officially said. According to an Inland Revenue Department (IRD) spokesperson, the IRD has added some new modules in the automation system keeping in the view wider

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Ban on two political parties in occupied Kashmir termed as a practical demonstration of fascism

Kashmir / Tahir Chaudhary

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Chief Organizer Tehreek e Jawanan Kashmir Dr. Raja Zahid Khan has termed the ban on two political parties in Indian Illegally-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) as a practical demonstration of fascism. The notification to ban the parties was issued by the Indian Ministry of Home Affairs, accusing the organisations of being

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First electric cart service launched in Mirpur

Mirpur / Laila Tariq

MIRPUR (Kashmir English): In a major step towards environmental sustainability, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has introduced its first-ever electric cart service in Mirpur. A stop-to-stop transportation system has been launched as an eco-friendly program dedicated to public affordability and convenience. Azad Jammu and Kashmir’s first electric cart service was launched in Mirpur to provide affordable,

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Azad Kashmir Prime Minister pledges to strengthen Local Government Institutions

Kashmir / Laila Tariq

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) , Chaudhry Anwar-ul-Haq, has firmly stated that empowering, strengthening, and dignifying local government institutions remains his unwavering commitment, which will be implemented without compromise. He sent a clear message to those attempting to weaken the state, declaring that his government will not bow down to

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Citizens protest against park land encroachment in Muzaffarabad

Muzaffarabad / Laila Tariq

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): In the capital of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) , Muzaffarabad the citizens protested against the government on Sunday for allowing a market to be set up on park land, leading officials to revoke a six-month contract and restrict its use to Ramadan. Residents of Ward 32, Bela Noor Shah, took to the

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Dr Nadeem Haider appointed acting vice chancellor of Azad Kashmir University

Education, Muzaffarabad / Laila Tariq

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The President of Azad Kashmir appointed Dr Nadeem Haider Bukhari as Acting Vice Chancellor of AJK University in Muzaffarabad after approving Prof Dr Muhammad Kaleem Abbasi’s leave from March 17 to June 2, 2025. The University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has announced a leadership change, with Dr Nadeem Haider Bukhari appointed as

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Joint Awami Action Committee demands justice over Tailors Association baton charge

Mirpur / Laila Tariq

MIRPUR (Kashmir English): Mirpur’s Joint Awami Action Committee held a meeting today where civil society and traders condemned the baton charge on the Tailors Association and demanded legal action within five days. A joint meeting of the Joint Awami Action Committee was held in Mirpur, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), attended by members of civil society,

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President Azad Kashmir chairs Women University Baghs senate meeting

Education, Kashmir / Laila Tariq

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The 21st Senate meeting of Women’s University Bagh Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) was held at Kashmir House, Islamabad, under the chairmanship of Barrister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry, President of AJK and Chancellor of AJK Universities. The meeting was attended by Vice Chancellor of Women’s University Bagh, Professor Dr Abdul Hameed, former Vice Chancellor of

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Bhimber markets face crackdown on price hikes, substandard food

Kashmir / Laila Tariq

BHIMBER (Kashmir English): Bhimber authorities fined shopkeepers during the Bhimber market inspections today, for price gouging and selling unsafe food on the orders of the Deputy Commissioner. Acting on the directives of Deputy Commissioner Mirza Arshad Mahmood Jarral, the Secretary of the Price Control Committee and Tehsildar Headquarters, Qaiser Mehmood Shams, led a market inspection

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AJK university Vice Chancellor takes 2 months leave, sparks speculations

Education, Kashmir / Areeba

MUZAFFRABAD (Kashmir English): Vice Chancellor of the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Professor Dr. Muhammad Kaleem Abbasi, has taken a two-month leave due to personal engagements. He has sent a formal leave request to the President of the State and Chancellor of the University, Barrister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry, while his term of office is

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