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JAAC Usman Sabir

Banned JAAC behind killing of Usman Sabir, violence in Rawalakot: AJK Police sources

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Azad Jammu and Kashmir Police sources have alleged that the leadership of the banned Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) bears responsibility for the chain of events that led to violence in Rawalakot and the death of Usman Sabir. According to police sources, the Action Committee miscreants attacked security personnel, kidnapped law enforcement officials, […]

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Banned JAAC protest call fails in Rawalakot, venue completely empty

Empty chairs at Rawalakot protest venue show failure of JAAC’s sit-in

RAWALAKOT (Kashmir English): The proscribed Joint Awami Action Committee’s (JAAC) sit-in at Drek Eidgah in Rawalakot flopped miserably as photographs circulating on social media showed large numbers of empty chairs at the venue. According to observers, the sparse attendance has fueled debate over the level of public support currently enjoyed by the movement, which has

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Rawalakot protest

Reports of shops looting emerge amid banned JAAC protest in Rawalakot

RAWALAKOT (Kashmir English): Reports of theft, vandalism, and looting of commercial properties have emerged from Rawalakot following several days of unrest and a deteriorating law and order situation in the city and surrounding areas due to the ongoing protest of the proscribed Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC). According to local reports and videos circulating on

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Banjosa Lake

Tourists flock to Banjosa Lake during Eid-ul-Azha holidays

RAWALAKOT (Kashmir English): The scenic Banjosa Lake witnessed a huge influx of tourists during the Eid-ul-Azha 2026 holidays, as visitors from different parts of Pakistan gathered to enjoy its breathtaking natural beauty and pleasant weather. Located around 20 kilometers from Rawalakot, the famous lake is surrounded by dense pine forests and towering mountains, making it one

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Abbaspur

Teacher suspended for corporal punishment in Abbaspur

RAWALAKOT (Kashmir English): A government school teacher has been suspended for corporal punishment in Abbaspur Tehsil of Poonch District. According to the order issued by the District Education Officer, Muhammad Qamar Hafeez, teacher of Quran at Boys Primary School West Chaffar was found guilty of corporal punishment of Class III student Zohaib Azam. “As per the

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JAAC, Poonch administration reach agreement after negotiations

JAAC, Poonch administration reach agreement after negotiations

RAWLAKOT (Kashmir English): An agreement has been reachedafter the successful negotiations between the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) and the Poonch administration. The members of the Action Committee held talks with the Poonch administration, the Electricity Department, and the Joint Committee of WAPDA. The JAAC held protests and sit-ins regarding the electricity load shedding and other

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Faisal Mumtaz Rathore

AJK Prime Minister Faisal Mumtaz Rathore arrives in Rawalakot

RAWALAKOT (Kashmir English): Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Raja Faisal Mumtaz Rathore on Saturday arrived in Rawalakot on a visit to Poonch district, where he was accorded a grand welcome by party workers and local leadership. A ceremony was held at the Circuit House in Rawalakot, where the prime minister was present

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AJK High Court issues notices in Rawalakot encroachments case

AJK High Court Issues Notices in Rawalakot Encroachments Case

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The Azad Jammu and Kashmir High Court has accepted a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed against alleged illegal constructions and encroachments in Rawalakot for regular hearings. The High Court admitted the petition for regular hearing in the Rawalakot encroachments case. Notices have been issued to the Government of Azad Kashmir, PDA, Municipal

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Grass Skiing Championship

GB Scouts, Madaklasht Club shine at 4th Grass Skiing Championship in Rawalakot

RAWALAKOT (Kashmir English): The fourth National Grass Skiing Championship concluded successfully at the scenic and high-altitude grassy hilltop of Toli Peer near Rawalakot, Azad Kashmir, on Saturday. With its 8,800-foot elevation and breathtaking landscapes, Toli Peer is emerging as a hub for national and international adventure sports. The competition saw Gilgit-Baltistan Scouts (GBS) claiming the

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