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PPP set to move no-confidence motion against AJK PM within days

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Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Law Minister Abdul Waheed announced on Sunday that the no-confidence motion against incumbent Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwarul Haq will be presented in the Legislative Assembly within the next three to four days. The move comes amid escalating political activity in the region, with the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) claiming to […]

AJK PM delays resignation, seeks guarantees for ministers

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Muzaffarabad: Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwarul Haq has set conditions before stepping down. Sources said he demanded assurances regarding development funds and ongoing projects for his supporting ministers and assembly members. He also insisted that PML-N ministers and ticket holders receive equal funding before the next elections. The move comes as […]

PPP moves to replace AJK prime minister

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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) appears poised to install its own prime minister in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) as the party leadership, including Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and Asif Ali Zardari, held separate meetings with regional lawmakers to discuss the possible removal of incumbent PM Chaudhry Anwarul Haq. While the PPP released a statement saying […]

Court Grants Exemption to Ex-AJK PM Tanveer Ilyas in Diplomatic Passport Misuse Case

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ISLAMABAD: The District and Sessions Court Islamabad on Monday approved the exemption plea of former Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Sardar Tanveer Ilyas in the diplomatic passport misuse case. Judicial Magistrate Ahmad Shehzad Gondal presided over the hearing into allegations that Ilyas had misused a diplomatic passport after leaving office. Read More: Pakistan […]

Punjab Traces TLP Chief Saad Rizvi to AJK After Muridke Crackdown

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LAHORE — Punjab authorities claim to have located Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) chief Saad Rizvi and his brother Anas in Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK), after they reportedly fled following the Muridke crackdown. According to officials, Punjab police and other law enforcement agencies traced the duo’s movements after they were seen leaving the TLP protest camp […]

Floods Cause Rs822 Billion Loss, Affect 6.5 Million People Across Pakistan

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ISLAMABAD – Recent floods have caused an estimated Rs822 billion loss to Pakistan’s economy, affecting 6.5 million people across 70 districts, according to an official report released on Friday. The floods damaged 229,763 houses, including 59,258 fully destroyed and 170,505 partially damaged. Punjab was the hardest hit, followed by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Sindh, and Balochistan. […]

NDMA issues flood alert for Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir

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The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a flood alert for Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). The alert follows weather forecasts predicting heavy rainfall from July 28 to July 31. Areas including Gilgit, Skardu, Hunza, and Shigar are expected to receive intense rainfall. In AJK, the regions of Muzaffarabad, Neelum Valley, and […]

AJK takes action to prevent cigarette smuggling during eid holidays

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The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has stepped up efforts to stop the smuggling of non-duty paid cigarettes. Authorities are taking extra measures ahead of the Eid holidays. Intelligence reports indicate that smugglers plan to use the holiday period to transport illegal cigarettes into Pakistan. In response, the government has imposed Section 144 from […]

President launches commercial helicopter flight service in AJK to promote tourism

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President launches commercial helicopter flight service in AJK to promote tourism. President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday launched the commercial helicopter flight operations of Kashmir Air in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) as part of an effort to promote tourism in the region. The president, addressing the launching ceremony of Kashmir Air, at Bagh, said […]