A new initiative has been launched in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) to expand educational opportunities for thousands of children in the region. The initiative titled “Out of School Children Project” is supported by the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), and was signed on January 19, 2026, according to documents available with Wealth Pakistan. The $10 […]
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CDWP clears Rs40bn health cover for AJK, GB, ICT
ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) on Thursday approved a Rs40.188 billion Sehat Sahulat Programme to provide universal health coverage in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), and the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) for two years, ending June 30, 2027. Read More: CDWP approves nine projects worth around Rs 79bn The programme, part of […]
Four killed as mini truck accident into ravine in Mirpur
MUZAFFARABAD: Four people died and six others were injured by a truck accident when a mini truck carrying a young ox for a bullock racing event fell into a ravine in Mirpur district, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), on Monday. Read More: Six critically hurt as car collides with rickshaw amid dense fog Police said […]
Health card services to resume in Islamabad, AJK, GB from Jan 16
ISLAMABAD: The federal government will restore the health card facility for over 10 million residents of Islamabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) starting January 16, the Ministry of Health announced on Monday. Read More: Punjab ends health card use in Lahore public hospitals The National Steering Committee of the Sehat Sahulat Programme (SSP), […]
AJK government vows zero tolerance against illegal logging
MUZAFFARABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Minister for Forests, Wildlife and Fisheries Sardar Javed Ayoub on Wednesday reiterated the government’s zero-tolerance stance against illegal logging. Read More: KP CM announces province-wide crackdown against illegal logging Speaking during a visit to the Forest Department’s central office on Bank Road, he emphasized the use of modern technology, strengthened […]
AJK assembly set to vote on PM Chaudhry Anwar-ul-Haq’s no-confidence motion
MUZAFFARABAD – The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly is set to vote today on a no-confidence motion filed against Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwar-ul-Haq. A special session of the assembly will commence at 3pm under the chairmanship of Speaker Chaudhry Latif Akbar. The resolution for the vote of no-confidence was submitted last Friday. Read […]
Arrest warrants issued for former AJK PM Tanveer Ilyas
ISLAMABAD – A district and sessions court has issued arrest warrants for former Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Sardar Tanveer Ilyas over the diplomatic passport case. The decision follows the rejection of Ilyas’ request for exemption from personal appearance in court. Judicial Magistrate Ahmad Shehzad Gondal presided over the proceedings, during which Ilyas’ […]
PPP set to move no-confidence motion against AJK PM within days
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
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
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 […]