Jammu & Kashmir

The minister for women’s development in AJK talks about how Kashmiri women can be empowered.

Police have no explanation for why he shot her or himself.

SCO is planning to lay telecommunication infrastructure in Neelum Valley of AJK to link it with rest of the country.

AJK minister says more than 100 bus, 3-wheeler stands across region were being run illegally by transporters, agents.

Under plan, AJK govt will tap hydel resources across region to produce over 20,000MW of electricity, say sources.

The envoy visited the historic fort located in the heart of Muzaffarabad.

The govt primary school has no building to shelter students from extreme weather.

Problems include permanent rehabilitation and implementation of 6% quota in govt jobs.

The reconstruction will take place in a 10-month period.

Despite reduction in prices of LPG, distributors across AJK are refusing to sell it on rates issued by federal govt.

Speakers have called for educating vulnerable communities along the Line of Control about landmines.

Tourists visiting this lake, created by 2005 Earthquake, cannot avoid feeling a mix of joy and sadness.

Vu Gia Po was arrested after being discovered wandering on foot without any identification in the town of Athmuqam.

Six others were injured.

Hundreds of households need immediate evacuation.

Incident took place a day after Narendra Modi addressed a campaign rally.

Chief secretary and LG secretary directed to submit replies till May 7.

Both India, Pakistan stand to gain in terms of trade, stability, say speakers.

Locals decry authorities’ slow response.

The agreement aims at making the farmers economically strong and self-sufficient.

This truck driver from AJK is detained in Indian Kashmir, and his family anxiously waits for his return.

Notice issued to AJKLA Speaker Ghulam Sadiq Khan for violating court order in illegal appointment and promotion case.

Protesters block Neelum Valley road, seek implementation of 6 per cent job quota.

Police raid garment shops, traders protest move.

Clash between protesters, police personnel leave 19 injured.

PML-N AJK files petition in high court against state govt for barring 2 top officials from performing their duties.

AJK Public Works Department opens road for light vehicles while loaded trucks and containers are still not allowed.

Small turbines being used to provide electricity to areas in Neelum Valley.

State Bank orders cheques not be cashed till further orders.

Requests release of truck driver held on drug smuggling charges.

According to the Meteorological Office, 6mm of rain was recorded in Rawalpindi and 7mm in Islamabad.

Rejects Islamabad’s demand for release of truck driver in Uri.

The tussle between the govt and the bureaucracy ignited following the Feb 22 by-election.

Dr Manzoor Ahmad says authorities suspended only those students who chanted slogans such as Pakistan zindabad.

Earlier, police officer was stabbed, critically injured by an unknown assailant who was arrested as he tried to flee.

Threatens to bring a no-confidence vote.

PM excludes IGP and Chief Secretary from informal Cabinet meeting.

One of the assailants was killed while the other was injured.

Chaudhry Abdul Majeed recommended to take back services of AJK Chief Secretary Khizar Gondal, IGP Malik Awan.

Says not bound to follow prime minister’s order.

Claims they defied his orders during LA-22 bypolls; secretary’s office says election commissioner responsible .

Indian govt executed the freedom fighter on Feb 9 2013 for allegedly masterminding attack on Indian Parliament in 2001

Says Mumtaz Hussain Naqvi’s appointment is illegal.

Most parts of Indian Kashmir under curfew yesterday to prevent protests to mark 1st anniversary of hanging of Guru.

At least three people, including a woman were killed and six others injured in three different road accidents.

T-20 match cancelled in Rawalpindi.

Former Pakistani diplomat says youth should join YFK to express their solidarity with the people of Kashmir.

Jamaat-i-Islami and Jamatud Dawa urge prime minister to be tougher on India.

Participants call for end to Indian occupation of Kashmir.

Rallies, seminars express need for resolution of issue.