Azad Kashmir’s Joint Action Committee (JAC) has published the list of demands accepted by the federal government. The announcement came after overnight negotiations between the JAC and the federal side. The JAC said it went into talks with 38 demands and returned with 42 accepted points. They claimed all critical issues of Azad Kashmir have […]
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DG ISPR urges calm protests to protect Kashmir’s future
Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif, DG ISPR, addressed students from various universities in Azad Kashmir. He said protests are a right but warned that disorder harms the economy. He emphasized that without taxes, the government cannot provide salaries or benefits. The DG spoke on September 15 in Pallandri and answered questions from students and faculty. A […]
India’s water release sparks Jhelum flood alert
India has released a large amount of water into the Jhelum River from occupied Kashmir. The flood water crossed the Line of Control near Chakothi and entered Azad Kashmir. This move is part of India’s ongoing water releases that have already affected several rivers in Pakistan. Authorities in Azad Kashmir are closely monitoring the situation […]
Cloudburst triggers floods in Azad Kashmir, Gilgit
The sudden cloudburst in Neelum Valley, Azad Kashmir, caused heavy flooding and widespread destruction. Floodwaters washed away three bridges and two guesthouses in Jagraan. Several kilometers of roads were also destroyed. Over 500 tourists got trapped at Ratti Gali Base Camp. The Pakistan Army, police, and rescue teams launched swift operations to evacuate the stranded […]
Heavy rain alert issued for Azad Kashmir and KP
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a warning for heavy rainfall in Azad Kashmir and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). According to the department, a rain-bearing system is forming over several districts and is expected to bring strong winds and thunderstorms soon. The PMD said the weather system could impact areas like Poonch, Bagh, Haveli, and […]
Health insurance cut in Azad Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan
The federal government has halted funding for health insurance services in Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, the Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal, announced in the National Assembly. As a result, State Life Insurance Company has stopped providing health insurance coverage in these two regions. Jam Kamal explained that while health insurance programs continue to serve […]
Heavy rains to hit Azad Kashmir: Tourists urged to stay alert
A new and powerful spell of rain will begin in Azad Kashmir from July 27, officials confirmed. According to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), all districts of the region are expected to receive rainfall. The weather system will remain active until July 31. This warning comes at a time when many tourists are traveling […]
Heavy rains cut off Muzaffarabad and Chitral, life disrupted
Continuous heavy rainfall has severely disrupted normal life in Azad Kashmir, including Muzaffarabad and nearby hilly areas. Flash floods swept away large sections of key connecting roads, cutting off access for several remote communities. In Chitral, rapid glacier melting has caused streams and rivers to overflow. Flooding has affected both upper and lower areas. Heavy […]
Pakistan braces for more monsoon rains through july 10: PMD
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has warned of heavy rainfall across many areas of Pakistan over the next two days. Rain and thunderstorms are expected in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Azad Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Islamabad. According to the Met Office, these downpours could lead to flash floods in vulnerable regions, especially in low-lying urban areas. […]
Tragedy in neelum valley: Six tourists die as vehicle falls into river
Six tourists, including five women, lost their lives in a tragic accident on Friday when their vehicle plunged into the Neelum River. The incident occurred in Chilhana, a remote and hilly area of Neelum Valley in Azad Kashmir. The vehicle was en route to Muzaffarabad from Neelum Valley when it veered off a dangerously narrow […]