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Questionable promotions: AJK govt weighs on proposal to favour matriculates
Summary has been moved for approval, say sources.
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Muharram security: Seven areas in AJK declared sensitive
A code of conduct has been released under which arms display is banned.
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Threat of violence: Hate-speech, arms display banned in AJK, Attock
AJK government bans the display of arms and misuse of loudspeakers during Muharram to ensure sectarian harmony.
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Financial scam: Ponzi scheme robs AJK people of Rs5b
Ex-PM blames incumbent chief executive for allowing company to do business in Kashmir.
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In solidarity: PTI expresses solidarity with Kashmiris
Party says it stands by the people in the occupied Kashmir, who were struggling against Indian occupation.
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Black Day: Minister faults UN for lingering Kashmir issue
United Nations is ‘deliberately delaying’ settlement of the dispute.
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LoC tension: ‘Congress using anti-Pakistan card to win polls’
AJK PM asks UN observers to file a report on the recent Line of Control violations.
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Jammu and Kashmir status: FO slams Indian minister’s remarks
Salman Khurshid had lambasted proposals of US intervention yesterday.
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Stressing education: University in Mirpur soon says AJK PM
Majeed further announced the establishment of a government girls degree college in Panjairi.
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Music in war zone: Kashmir rappers battle to be heard
Face the threat of police raids.
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Infiltration in Kashmir: Indian army chief points finger at Pakistan
Foreign Office spokesperson rejects the allegations; says menace of terrorism cannot be defeated through blame game.
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Promoting education: Canadian envoy reaffirms support to Pakistan, AJK
Hands over five rebuilt schools to AJK govt.
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Transporters’ strike: Life in Muzaffarabad comes to a standstill
AJK govt has banned use of old vehicles citing safety concerns.
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AJK public service commission: AJK court declares appointments illegal
Actions taken, appointments made by the PSC will remain unaffected.
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Routine disrupted: Major thoroughfare in Haripur remains closed
Over fifty villages have been affected by the blockage of Chapar Road.
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Territory dispute: Lord Nazir calls for lasting solution of Kashmir dispute
Says AJK govt not giving proper attention to victims of LoC firing.
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British-Pakistani woman ‘killed’ by husband in Mirpur
Relatives believed she died in a car accident; husband arrested.
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Eulogy: Award-winning aid worker drowns in Neelum stream
Niaz ran rehabilitation projects during 2005 earthquake, 2010 floods.
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LoC tension: Unprovoked firing by Indian troops injures civilian
A house was also damaged in the area, the local administration and police confirmed.
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AJK prime minister demands UN intervention on LoC
India should call back their 800,000 soldiers, says PM
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Indian cross-border firing in Kashmir forces residents to flee
Cabinet minister says 300 people have been forced to flee their homes in 10 villages.
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LoC tensions: Shelling in Nakyal Sector injures 6
Indian Army continues firing in the Nakyal Sector in Kotli.
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Security threats: Haripur jail prisoners banned from meeting relatives
Ban enacted in light of possible security concerns, may last for an indefinite period.
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Kashmir: A journey through River Vitasta
This is the first film to be shot on both sides of the Line of Control in Kashmir.
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Independence Day: AJK president urges restraint along LoC
President Khan vowed to continue to support to the ongoing liberation movement in Indian Kashmir.
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Weaving festivity: Eid boom for Kashmiri embroidery
Shopkeepers and customers and the demand for Kashmiri embroidery has risen exponentially.
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Eid shopping: Spike in demand for traditional dresses
The lively Medina Market is flooded with customers every day.
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Pre-emptive measures: Haripur Jail security intensified in wake of prison attack
Entry, exit points barricaded, movement around facility restricted from 8pm to 8am.
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Resolution withdrawn: AJK premier gets ‘tainted’ trust vote
Opposition cries foul, insists Ch Abdul Majeed failed to secure simple majority.
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MLAs take back no-confidence motion against AJK PM
Move comes after PM Nawaz asked PML-N members to stay impartial on the issue.
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No-confidence move: Court restrains speaker from calling AJK assembly session
A full bench of the AJK high court asks govt to submit their response on the petition on July 26.
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AJK PM dismisses four ministers‚ two advisors from cabinet
Move comes two days after the resignation of six AJK ministers.
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Reforms in AJK: Empowering citizens to monitor education
The project aims at strengthening the role of citizens to improve quality and accountability.
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AJK prime minister: PML-N supports no-confidence motion
The PML-N has 11 members in the assembly.
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No-confidence motion moved against AJK PM
Following this move, seven ministers and three advisers resigned from their posts.
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Deadly: Two die in separate incidents
The police registered an FIR and began an investigation to ascertain the facts behind the suicide.
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Ramban incidents: Protest against killing of four in Indian-held Kashmir
Dozens of activists of Jamaat-ud Dawah staged a protest rally outside Central Press Club.
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Ground realities: Wattoo still in possession of official vehicles, minister told
Tahir meets with PML-N’s opposition leader, others on maiden visit.
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Commodity price hike: AJK traders experience mixed fortunes
Demand for mutton, fruits, vegetables has risen exponentially during the month of Ramazan.
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Tourists flock to Kashmir valley in rare boom
With road built after the 2005 earthquake, locals are discovering lush-green meadows of the Neelum valley.
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Checking pollution: Ban on dumping waste in rivers
“Strict action will be taken if the construction companies are found guilty,” the notification stated.
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Accidental deaths: Two killed in separate incidents
Naveed was repairing an electric wire at his home when he suddenly caught live current and died, says police.
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What financial crunch?: AJK legislators’ team to visit US, Canada
Fingers raised over the visit under current financial difficulties.
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Merit trumped: AJK lawmaker gets favourite appointed
Candidate with the highest marks removed from merit list.
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Verification of degrees: AJK assembly votes down PML-N resolution
Opposition leader says the move exposes ruling party’s anti-merit policies.
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Fading beauty: They paved paradise to put up a concrete house
Construction of historic wooden houses no longer the norm.
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For AJK, development is just not a priority
92 per cent of the budget earmarked for non-development expenditure.
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Pre-budget press conference: Azad Kashmir minister seeks share in NFC award
Wants federal government to give Azad Jammu and Kashmir water use charges for Mangla Dam.
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Bridging gaps: Efforts under way to mend PML-N-Muslim Conference ties
Improved relations are critical for finding a solution to the Kashmir Issue.
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Committee formed: Kashmiri refugees’ issues to be solved soon
Refugees protested on Monday over multiple grievances.