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AJK PM Rathore pays tribute to sacrifices of people in occupied Kashmir

  ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Prime Minister Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Faisal Mumtaz Rathore, has paid tribute to the sacrifices rendered by the oppressed people in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). The AJK PM made these remarks during a condolence meeting in Islamabad. He visited the residence of APHC-AJK leader Altaf Ahmed Bhat to

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Election 2026: AJK Election Commission registers two more political parties

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Election Commission on Saturday registered two more political parties ahead of the general election 2026, bringing the total number of registered parties to 14. The Election Commission spokesperson said All Jammu and Kashmir Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam and Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Party were formally registered as political

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AJK High Court defers hearing in Kashmir Bank President appointment cases

Petition filed in AJK High Court against govt for release of ADP funds

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The decision of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government to release development funds worth Rs1.6 billion under the Annual Development Programme (ADP) has been challenged in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) High Court. According to details, the petition, filed by former assembly candidate Raja Taimur Ilyas, questioned the legality and procedure

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Muzaffarabad admin warns of imprisonment, fine for illegal banners, wall chalking

  MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Commissioner Muzaffarabad Division, Badar Munir, has issued strict instructions to take action against wall chalking, illegal banners, hoardings and advertising material. In this regard, the Commissioner issued a directive to the Deputy Commissioners of Muzaffarabad, Neelum and Jhelum Valley. Instructions have been issued by the Commissioner Muzaffarabad Division to all concerned

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Pakistan urges world to hold India accountable for HR abuses in IIOJK

  ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Pakistan has urged the international community, including the US, to hold India accountable for human rights abuses in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and ensure the release of Kashmiri political prisoners and human rights defenders. According to Kashmir Media Service, Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Tahir Andrabi, during his weekly

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Sale of stoves, other electricity-consuming items banned in Mirpur

MIRPUR (Kashmir English): The Deputy Commissioner Mirpur has banned the sale of electric stoves, heaters and other electricity-consuming items in view of the ongoing power crisis in the country. The district administration has warned of strict legal action against those violate the ban. Officials said the step has been taken to prevent unnecessary use of electricity

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Private college principal dies a day after being shot outside Muzaffarabad campus

  MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): A private college principal, who was critically injured after being shot at outside the Muzaffarabad campus, succumbed to his injuries during treatment, police said on Friday. According to police, principal Hamza Ahmed Dar was admitted to a hospital in the Gojra area of Muzaffarabad, the capital of Azad Jammu and Kashmir.

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Muzaffarabad’s Garhi Dupatta gets Tehsil status

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Faisal Mumtaz Rathore on Friday officially granted tehsil status to Garhi Dupatta, a town in Muzaffarabad district, a notification of which has been issued. The Board of Revenue has issued the notification after approval from the Finance Department. Prime Minister Rathore announced the decision

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AJK Elections: Polling for govt employees in Poonch, Sudhnoti postponed

By-elections schedule, polling date announced in Azad Kashmir

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The Election Commission of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Thursday announced the schedule for by-elections on vacant seats in several local councils across Azad Kashmir. The notification issued by the election commission stated that polling for the six vacant seats will be held on June 6, 2026, from 10:00 am to

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AJK Elections 2026: Unofficial results of all 13 Mirpur Division seats announced

AJK Elections 2026: Over 3.4 million voters set to cast ballots as preparations enter final stage

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Preparations for the 2026 general elections in Azad Jammu and Kashmir have entered the final phase, with election authorities completing key arrangements ahead of the electoral process. According to reports, preparation of voter lists has been completed, and the lists are currently undergoing printing and publication. The updated voter rolls are expected

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