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 […]
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Punjab Traces TLP Chief Saad Rizvi to AJK After Muridke Crackdown
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
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
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
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
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 […]
AJK resident martyred in Indian army custody
AJK resident martyred in Indian army custody. Tabarak Hussain, a resident of Azad Jammu Kashmir crossed Line of Control in Rajouri district of India unintentionally. He was shot and injured. He was in Indian Army custody. However, on Saturday he died in the custody of Indian Army. He has been martyred by the Indian Army. […]
Sardar Tanveer denies any split in PTI AJK
MIRPUR (AJK): Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Sardar Tanveer Ilyas Khan on Monday dispelled the impression of any split in Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) AJK. He made clear that there was complete unanimity within the rank and file of the party (PTI). “There is complete unity and consensus within the PTI parliamentary party, cabinet, […]
AJK President seeks Ireland’s significant role in settlement of Kashmir issue
MIRPUR (AJK): Azad Jammu and Kashmir President Barrister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry has said that being an important member of the European Union, Ireland can play a big role in the resolution of the Kashmir issue. Barrister Chaudhary made these remarks during his meeting with Martin Kenny, the shadow minister for Justice in the Irish Parliament […]
AJK Govt announces to revive Panchayat, Jirga system in the State soon
MIRPUR (AJK): Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Sardar Tanveer Ilyas Khan on Saturday said the government has all set to revive the Panchayat, Jirga system, and age-old Chokidari (watchman) system in the region. The prime minister disclosed this while addressing oath taking ceremony of the newly elected office bearers of District Press club […]