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Kashmir Parliamentary Conference at Westminster reiterates global commitment to self-determination

LONDON (Kashmir English): The Kashmir Parliamentary Conference has reaffirmed unwavering support for the people in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and their right to self-determination as guaranteed by United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions. The event was organised by the Jammu Kashmir Self-Determination Movement International (JKSDMI). Founding Chairman JKSDMI Raja Najabat Hussain

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Delegation from UC Farang, Bhimber calls on PM AJK

Kashmir / Tahir Chaudhary

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): A delegation of local government representatives and workers from Union Council Farang Bhimber Azad Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday called on Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwar ul Haq. Talking to the visiting delegation, the Prime Minister said that the coalition government was utilising all resources to ensure provision of funds and timely

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Major roads in Azad Kashmir opened after heavy snowfall

Kashmir, Weather / Kashif

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Azad Jammu and Kashmir witnessed heavy rain in the plain areas and snowfall in the mountain areas on Thursday, creating breathtaking views and a much-needed relief after a long drought. The snowfall was received in the hilly areas of Haveli, Bagh, Rawalakot, Hattian Bala, Chakothi, Chinari, Neelum Valley, Jhelum Valley, Leepa Valley,

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‘Computerized land Record Centers’ established across Azad Kashmir

Kashmir, Technology / Kashif

NEELUM VALLEY (Kashmir English): The Azad Jammu and Kashmir government’s ‘computerized land record centers’ project is nearing completion, under which 13 digital land record centers are regularly providing services to the public. Kashmir Digital learned that the Information Technology Board and Board of Revenue Azad Kashmir have already digitized records of more than 1,100 villages

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CII announces Fitrana, Fidya rates for Ramadan 2025

Kashmir / Kashif

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) has announced the guidelines for Fitrana [charity] and Fidya [compensation] for fasting during Ramadan. In a statement issued on Thursday, CII chairman Dr Raghib Hussain Naeemi stated that this year, a minimum of Rs220 should be paid as Fitrana per person. The amounts for Fitrana are as follows:

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Azad Kashmir government employees protest against pension reforms in Kotli

KOTLI (Kashmir English): Staff members from different departments of government conducted a street demonstration before the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government despite wet weather conditions, government employees protested and disrupted their workplace duties to take part in the march while raising voices against pension reforms and other objectionable policies through their chants. The protest’s

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Azad Kashmir Joint Action Committee rejects act 2021, demands immediate repeal

Kashmir / Masoos Ur Rehamn

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The Hotels, Restaurants, Guest Houses, and Marriage Halls Azad Kashmir Joint Action Committee hosted a reception in Muzaffarabad on February 19, 2025, where participants unanimously rejected Act 2021, opposed non-state institutions in AJK, and demanded fair electricity tariffs and land protection. The Hotels, Restaurants, Guest Houses, and Marriage Halls Joint Action Committee

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Azad Kashmir High Court declares fund allocation to MLAs unconstitutional

Kashmir / Laila Tariq

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The Azad Kashmir High Court, ruled yesterday that the government must allocate all LG&RD development funds to local councils instead of MLAs, affirming their exclusive authority over such projects and declaring any deviation from the law invalid. The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) High Court has ruled that Members of the Legislative

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Azad Kashmir Information Minister condemns confiscation of books and properties

Kashmir / Laila Tariq

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Azad Kashmir Information Minister Maulana Pir Muhammad Mazhar Saeed Shah strongly condemned Indian occupying forces for confiscating both Islamic and historical books and Kashmiri properties in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). According to the minister, he expressed serious worry because Indian extremist forces planned to eliminate the historical and cultural

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Kashmir Solidarity Conference in Brescia calls for global action

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): A grand Kashmir Solidarity Conference was held in Brescia, Italy, by Tehreek-e-Kashmir Europe to expose India’s state terrorism in occupied Kashmir and support the Kashmiri right to self-determination, with prominent leaders urging political activism and global action against illegal settlements. The Kashmir Solidarity Conference happened at Brescia Italy through Tehreek-e-Kashmir Europe to

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