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Indus Waters Treaty

Court of Arbitration ‘rejects’ India’s suspension of Indus Waters Treaty

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): In a significant development, the Court of Arbitration has supported Pakistan’s legal position on the Indus Waters Treaty after India illegally announced unilateral suspension of the treaty last month. India requested the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) to suspend the proceedings of the case filed by Pakistan on August 19, 2016, against […]

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Shah Ghulam Qadir

PML-N AJK President Shah Ghulam Qadir calls on PM Shahbaz Sharif

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif met the President of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Shah Ghulam Qadir. The meeting, also attended by Advisor to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah and Minister for Kashmir Affairs Engineer Amir Muqam, focused on the latest political developments in Azad Kashmir. During

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Dr. Nasir Jamal Khattak

Prof Dr. Nasir Jamal Khattak appointed as Vice Chancellor of UAJK

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Professor Dr. Nasir Jamal Khattak has been appointed as the new Vice Chancellor of the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (UAJK), Muzaffarabad, the AJK President’s Secretariat said in a statement. The appointment was approved by the President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir and the University Chancellor, Barrister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry. The

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Inland revenue department

Inland Revenue Department launches recovery wing to meet tax targets

MIRPUR (Kashmir English): The Inland Revenue Department (South Zone) has launched a dedicated recovery wing for the first time in its history to ensure that revenue targets are met by the deadline of June 30, 2025. In a major move, the Commissioner of the Inland Revenue Department (South Zone) established the Tax Recovery Wing to

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Monsoon rains

Kotli Administration finalizes safety plans ahead of Monsoon rains

KOTLI (Kashmir English): Authorities in Kotli have finalised emergency preparations to protect citizens from possible damage during the upcoming monsoon rains. A high-level meeting was held on Friday under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner Major (R) Nasir Rafiq, where officials from multiple departments presented their safety and action plans. Departments including Roads, Civil Defence, Electricity,

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Saheli Sarkar Complex

AJK Prime Minister lays foundation stone of Saheli Sarkar Complex Phase 1 project

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir, Chaudhry Anwarul Haq, on Thursday laid the foundation stone of the Saheli Sarkar Complex Phase 1 project, a significant development initiative aimed at enhancing religious infrastructure and facilities in the region. On the occasion, the Project Director Public Works provided a detailed briefing to the Prime Minister

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AJK President

AJK President Barrister Sultan set to join PPP ahead of elections

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): President of Azad Kashmir, Barrister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry, is reportedly set to meet President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, on June 28, amid speculation that he will join the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) along with his supporters. Sources familiar with the development said that several government ministers and notable politicians from Azad

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Finance Act 2025

Azad Kashmir Legislative Assembly approves Finance Act 2025

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly on Thursday approved the Finance Act 2025, during the budget session chaired by Speaker Chaudhry Latif Akbar. Finance Minister Abdul Majid Khan presented the report on The Azad Jammu and Kashmir Finance Act, 2025, in the house, after which the house unanimously approved the

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Indian-occupied Kashmir

Pakistan expresses ‘grave concerns’ over torture in Palestine, Indian-occupied Kashmir: FO

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Pakistan on Thursday expressed grave concern over the use of “worst form of torture” as a tool of repression in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and Indian-occupied Kashmir, a Foreign Office spokesperson said. In a statement issued on the occasion of the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, the FO accused

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