MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has received more than 1.5 million tourists during the outgoing year 2025, despite the severe weather conditions during the monsoon season. According to the AJK Department of Tourism, more than 1.5 million tourists visited the plains and mountainous areas of Azad Kashmir during the current year 2025, while […]
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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Hotels and Guesthouses Action Committee on Tuesday announced a 20 per cent reduction in room rents across the state to boost the tourism sector, Dawn reported. Addressing a press conference in Muzaffarabad, the chairman of the AJK hotels association, Raja Mohammad Ilyas, urged the government to declare
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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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MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), known for its breathtaking mountains, lush valleys, and vibrant culture, is also home to a growing sports scene that reflects both tradition and modern athleticism. From cricket played in the shadows of snow-capped peaks to traditional games that bring communities together, sports in Azad Kashmir are much
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RAWALAKOT (Kashmir English): Prime Minister Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Chaudhry Anwar ul Haq on Sunday announced one billion rupees package for Poonch to address the longstanding deprivations of the people of the region. While addressing the Marka-e-Haq, Bunyan-un-Marsoos mammoth public congregation in Rawalakot, the PM emphasized on forging unity and solidarity across all
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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Torrential rains and heavy landslides have swept away a critical link bridge on the Babusar–Chilas section of the N-15 Highway, disrupting traffic flow and and already going-on clearance operations in the region. According to a spokesperson for the National Highway Authority (NHA), due to bridge collapse, the N-15 route has been
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NEELUM VALLEY (Kashmir English): Neelum Valley has once again become a tourist attraction. In recent days, the weather has become very pleasant after the rains in the region, after which tourists from all over Pakistan are visiting Neelum Valley in large numbers. Tourists have flocked to famous places like Kattan, Keran, Sharda, Kel, and Urang
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MIRPUR (Kashmir English): District Magistrate Yasir Riaz Chaudhry has banned currency exchange business in Mirpur district on Sundays by imposing Section 144 Cr. PC. The decision has been taken in view of security concerns and non-determination of currency rates due to closure of the central bank on Sundays. Unveiling the details, a district administration
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MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Chattar Klas ‘dolli lift’ in AJK has been using stolen electricity since long in collusion with department officials, it has emerged. The ‘dolli lift’, a dangerous commute across the rivers in Azad Kashmir, is used to travel across the rivers to save time as the other ways around are usually longer
NEELUM VALLEY (Kashmir English): Heightened tensions between Pakistan and India have led to empty hotel rooms and deserted roads at the start of what is normally peak tourist season amidst the towering peaks and lush valleys of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). Tensions between the nuclear-armed arch-rivals have soared since India accused Pakistan of backing
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