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Body of 19-year-old woman who drowned in Neelum River recovered from across LoC

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NEELUM (Kashmir English): The body of a 19-year-old woman who drowned in the Neelum River in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) was recovered from across the Line of Control (LoC) on Wednesday after a two-day search operation involving coordination between Pakistani and Indian authorities. The 19-year-old deceased, identified as Nousheen, a resident of Upper Neelum,

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AJK govt report uncovers corruption in livestock subsidy scheme

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BHIMBER (Kashmir Digital): The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government’s livestock subsidy programme has come under scrutiny after a monitoring team uncovered corruption worth millions of rupees in the ‘Sheep and Goat Development Programme’ in Bhimber district. As per the details, the AJK Livestock and Dairy Development Department introduced the programme in 2023, aimed at

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JAAC disassociation

Big blow to JAAC: Hattian Bala traders, member announce disassociation over ‘anti-Pakistan’ stance

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MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Traders from Chanari Bazaar and an active member of the proscribed Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) in Muzaffarabad have announced their disassociation from the group over its ‘anti-Pakistan’ slogans and activities. Traders Union President Raja Shehzad Gul condemned slogans and actions directed against Pakistan, the Pakistan Armed Forces and state institutions. Addressing a

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KP govt introduces strict law against begging

Professional begging in Mirpur raises concern among citizens

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MIRPUR (Kashmir English): Citizens and traders in Mirpur, a major commercial hub of Azad Kashmir, have expressed concern over the reported increase in professional beggars from outside the city, urging authorities to take effective measures to address the issue. According to residents, complaints have emerged about groups involved in begging in different parts of the city, along

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Heavy rain to lash several cities across Pakistan: PMD

Rain brings chilly weather to Muzaffarabad, other parts of AJK

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MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Intermittent rainfall across various parts of Azad Kashmir, including the capital Muzaffarabad, has brought a noticeable chill to the weather, prompting residents to bring out their warm clothing. The cold spell has also affected the Neelum and Leepa valleys, where temperatures have dropped following the rain. As the weather turns colder, shopping

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landmine explosion in Hajira

Four youths martyred in landmine explosion near LoC in Hajira

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HAJIRA (Kashmir English): Four young men were martyred in a landmine explosion near the Line of Control (LoC) in the village of Mahandla Madarpur in Hajira tehsil, Poonch district. According to the initial reports, the youths had gone to repair a water pipeline connected to a spring near the village when the explosive device detonated, killing

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Senior AJK politicians hold consultative meeting, call for political resolution to Poonch crisis

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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Senior politicians from Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Monday called for a peaceful and dignified political resolution to the ongoing crisis in the Poonch division. A consultative meeting was held at Mujahid Manzil, the residence of Muslim Conference President and former AJK prime minister Sardar Attique Ahmed Khan, a press release

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Mirpur holds Day of Deliverance rally against terrorism

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MIRPUR (Kashmir English): A “Day of Deliverance” rally was held in Mirpur, Azad Kashmir, under the leadership of Chaudhry Mahmood, President of the Anjuman-e-Tajiran Ittehad (Traders’ Union). The rally began at Mega Market Chowk, proceeded around Quaid-e-Azam Chowk, and concluded at Mega Market Chowk. Members of the business community and people from various walks of

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AJK govt's wood price hike sparks outrage among locals

AJK citizens back action against terrorism, stress public safety in KP

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MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Citizens of Azad Jammu and Kashmir have expressed mixed views over the reported imposition of an emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with some describing the move as commendable while others consider it a measure taken under pressing circumstances. Citizens said the deteriorating law and order situation and rising incidents of terrorism in Khyber

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Four officers promoted to Deputy Commissioner in AJK

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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Azad Jammu and Kashmir government has approved the promotion of four administrative service officers to the Deputy Commissioner and equivalent cadre (BS-18). A formal notification has been issued by the Services and General Administration Department (S&GAD). The promotions were notified after approval by the President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir on the

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