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Muzaffarabad, Mirpur, the Neelum valley and life along the Line of Control.

SecurityAzad Kashmir

Protests in Muzaffarabad over killing of 10-year-old Shayan Azhar

News18 reported demonstrations in Azad Kashmir's capital over the boy's death, but no police or government statement has confirmed the circumstances or any arrests.

PoliticsAzad Kashmir

Azad Kashmir premier calls 27 October state's darkest day

Iftikhar Gilani marks Black Day with a message on 1947 and repeats his hope that the whole of Jammu and Kashmir will join Pakistan.

PoliticsAzad Kashmir

AJK cabinet approves special courts for overseas Kashmiris

The same meeting cleared healthcare upgrades and a two per cent share of the budget for sports, according to reports by The Nation and Dunya News.

PoliticsAzad Kashmir

Kashmiris to observe Black Day on October 27

The observance marks the 79th anniversary of Indian troops' arrival in Srinagar in 1947, with a shutdown and protests called, APP reports.

PoliticsAzad Kashmir

PML-N's Dr Najib Naqi Khan elected Azad Kashmir president

He defeated PPP's Chaudhry Latif Akbar by 32 votes to 13, filling the vacancy left by Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry's death in January.

PoliticsAzad Kashmir

PML-N's Najeeb Naqi elected 25th President of Azad Kashmir

He defeated PPP candidate Chaudhry Latif Akbar by 31 votes to 13 in the Legislative Assembly in Muzaffarabad.

PoliticsAzad Kashmir

AJK sets October 12 poll for Kashmir Council seats

The Azad Jammu and Kashmir Election Commission has announced a compressed timetable for four vacant seats, with nominations opening on October 1.

SecurityAzad Kashmir

Pakistan imposes prolonged internet blackouts amid Azad Kashmir protests

Menafn and IANS carried an identical syndicated report but did not provide details on affected areas or the duration of the shutdowns.

PoliticsAzad Kashmir

Amir Muqam addresses Jeeve Pakistan rally in Muzaffarabad

The rally was held in Azad Kashmir's capital, with no further details immediately available from the initial reports.

SecurityAzad Kashmir

AJK internet outage hits day 37, subscribers demand refunds

Newswire put the outage at more than 100 days and said it has been accompanied by arrests and deadly unrest; authorities have not commented.

DevelopmentAzad Kashmir

Amir Muqam says federal government will support Azad Kashmir development

The commitment was reported by the Associated Press of Pakistan, but details of specific projects or funding were not immediately available.