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AJK govt approves release of Rs 1.6b for local government institutions

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has approved the release of development funds worth Rs1.6 billion for local government institutions under the Annual Development Program (ADP) for the financial year 2025-26. According to the notification, Rs500.4 million has been allocated for 278 union councils functioning under 10 district councils. Each union

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AJK Election re-polling

Election 2026: AJK Election Commission dismisses reports of changes in constituencies 

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The Election Commission of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Monday rejected the claims circulating on social media that changes have been made to constituencies for the general election 2026. Several reports suggested that new constituencies have been established in Leepa Valley, Chakar, Hattian Bala, and Khuiratta, while changes have also been made in

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AJK Election nomination papers

AJK Election Commission issues final list of constituencies for 2026 polls

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The Election Commission of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Monday issued a notification of new constituencies ahead of the general election 2026, rejecting all objections filed against the delimitation. As per the notification, a total of 45 new constituencies have been retained, including 12 for refugees residing in Pakistan and 33

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Lack of basic facilities spark massive protest in Neelum Valley

Lack of basic facilities spark massive protest in Neelum Valley

NEELUM VALLEY (Kashmir English): The constant shortage of school teachers and roads sparked outrage among the people of Neelum Valley. The public took to the streets, raising strong slogans against the administration and the government. According to the details, citizens in different areas of Neelum Valley protested against the lack of basic facilities. The protesters

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PTI Election Commission decision

PTI decides to approach AJK Supreme Court against Election Commission decision

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Azad Kashmir has decided to approach the Supreme Court of AJK against the Election Commission’s decision regarding the rejection of the party’s registration ahead of the general election in the state. Yesterday, the Election Commission of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) rejected the registration application of the regional chapter

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Thandiani

Thandiani to have Pakistan’s first purpose-planned mountain destination

  ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Galiyat Development Authority (GDA), under the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government has signed a 100-year partnership with a private consortium for developing Pakistan’s first purpose-planned mountain destination at Thandiani Top. According to media reports, the agreement is bound by an eco-conservation framework designed to protect Thandiani’s natural beauty, as it becomes a world-class

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People of AJK reject banned JAAC narrative, markets, tourist spots remain open

AJK govt lifts timing restrictions on markets, restaurants

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The Azad Jammu and Kashmir government has temporarily lifted all restrictions on the working hours of markets, shops, hotels and restaurants. According to the new notification issued by the government, now business centers across Azad Kashmir will be able to remain open till late night and the restrictions imposed earlier in this

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Residents of Azad Kashmir raise concerns over PTI’s October 4 protest call

AJK Election Commission rejects PTI registration application over financial irregularities

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The Election Commission of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Saturday said it has rejected the application of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Azad Jammu and Kashmir(AJK) for registration after citing violations related to financial irregularities. According to a press release issued by the Election Commission spokesperson, PTI AJK had submitted its application for

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Mehmood Gali-Kahuta Dual Carriageway

PM AJK lays foundation stone of Mehmood Gali-Kahuta Dual Carriageway

KAHUTA (Kashmir English): Prime Minister of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Faisal Mumtaz Rathore, has laid the foundation stone of Mehmood Gali-Kahuta Dual Carriageway during his visit to Haveli district on Saturday. Under this project, a double carriageway road will be constructed from Mehmood Gali to Forward Kahuta, which will improve travel facilities in the

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