Jammu & Kashmir

Locals hold government responsible for the dip.

92 per cent of budget is spent on payment of salaries.

The appointments in the medical colleges were made totally on political grounds and personal links, sources say.

Kotli and Palandhri given big city status; two IT universities to be set up.

30 protesters injured as police thwart the march towards Mangla powerhouse.

The upper reaches of Azad Kashmir were lashed with heavy rains since Saturday evening.

Approximate 0.5m tourists visited Neelam Valley last year including PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif.

For hydel generation two projects have been accorded approval with an allocation of Rs1.313 billion.

Opposition parties want relations with Islamabad reviewed.

Underscore making regional languages priority at universities.

All the college principals have been asked to strictly ensure the implementation of the order.

Chief justice Khan directed the official to submit a detailed report in the apex court as soon as possible.

An emergency control room has been established at the Peshawar Health Directorate.

Calls on AJK Assembly to take all stakeholders on board in constitutional reform process.

Speakers at report launch underscore transparency, women’s representation.

Power, transport and education earmarked for investment.

State’s government intends to invite private sector for investment in the hydel power production sector.

Fewer student to teacher ratio as compared to Pakistan: research.

The bench however, rejected the petitioner’s plea that the two judges be restrained from performing duty.

Local youth Ali Murtaza's family say he was killed while in the custody of the army's secret service.

The step is aimed at enhancing employment opportunities, access to education.

AJK President under scores utilising potential and preventing brain drain.

Indian spokesperson says FM’s statement ‘neither new nor helpful’.

The chain was in support of their freedom-loving brethren in occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

Participants emphasise protection of AJK’s ecosystem, carrying out EIAs for projects.

Sardar Devindher Singh Bhal and Vijay Abrol were detained for travelling to Mirpur without permission.

Prime Minister Chaudhry Abdul Majeed leads rally, says Kashmir stands by Pakistan Army

Saeed accuses India of trying to disrupt peace process with Pakistan, dragging its feets on Kashmir issue.

Foreign minister stresses commitment to peace.

In village of Darmassal, life has come to a standstill. Boats which ferry people across Poonch river have been moored.

After a day of silence, cellular services started to crawl back to life in several parts of the country around 10 pm.

APHC chairman says the Kashmir dispute must be settled, and urges India to realise ground realities.

The head constable befriended many journalists during his service.

Kashmiris’ opinion should be given preference to resolve the issue, says Mirwaiz Umar Farooq.

Majeed also announced a Rs30 million package for Bagh.

Their upcoming trip will be the first in four years.

So far 15 bodies have been recovered, including nine soldiers and six civilians.

Heavy snows on Friday triggered two landslides at a remote outpost in the Kel area.

The incident took place in the Kel area on the line of control with India, 18 people missing.

US construction firm came up with project in the absence of funds for books.

Opening of border to also help build confidence between India and Pakistan

The declaration also called for extending travel facility to refugees living in Azad Jammu and Kashmir since 1990.

Couple who killed their teenage daughter by dousing her in acid speaks of their sadness and regret at the attack.

Doctor says girl brought to hospital in a “very critical condition” with almost 70 percent burns.

Differences over the election mechanism is one reason for the delay.

They were awarded from the year 2000 to 2007 in various undergraduate, postgraduate, PhDs and post-doctorate schemes.

Abdul Hameed,12, refuses to go back to the same seminary.

The nullah crossing, not more than 30-feet wide, has been like this 'forever,' locals said.

Officials say 60% reconstruction work completed.

Toppled seven years ago, rehabilitation of the city remains a dream.