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Chenab water level rises amid heavy rainfall
Updated : 10 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Earlier, the IMD had predicted relatively light to moderate rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds (40-60 km/h), across Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan, Muzaffarabad, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand from May 1 to May 6, 2025.
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Price hike in PoJK: Local leader blames government for inflated costs
Updated : 12 months ago IST
As inflation continues to soar in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) during Ramadan, local leader Khuwaja Abdul Samad has blamed the government for failing to regulate prices and improve infrastructure. With Eid approaching, struggling families are bearing the brunt of rising costs a
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PoJK struggles with soaring prices during Ramzan
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Residents of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) are struggling with soaring prices of essential goods during Razdan, as government efforts to control inflation have failed. Rising costs of food and household items have left many unable to afford basic necessities, sparking frustratio
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PoJK: University protest escalates as police brutally attack students
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Tensions escalated at University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) in Muzaffarabad when a peaceful students' protest turned violent after police intervened and used violent means to brutally torture the protesting students, as reported by local media out
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UKPNP leaders slam Pakistan's oppressive policies in PoJK, PoGB
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
As Kashmir Solidarity Day approaches, United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) leaders Shaukat Ali Kashmiri Chairperson and Jamil Maqsood, UKPNP President of the Foreign Affairs Committee have strongly criticised the Pakistani government for its oppressive policies in Pakistan-occupied
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UKPNP leader Jamil Maqsood condemns Pakistan's military expansion in PoJK,
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
His remarks come in response to the continued establishment of military and naval installations in several key areas, including Pir Chinasi (Muzaffarabad), Ganga Choti (District Bagh), Las Danna (District Bagh), Toli Pir (District Poonch), and most recently, near Banjosa (Rawalakot).
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PoJK villages left stranded as road project remains incomplete even after
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
A crucial road project in Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir (PoJK) has been left incomplete for 35 years, leaving four villages isolated. Locals accuse elected officials of neglect, and the road's completion could transform the lives of 6,000 to 7,000 people in the region. Infrastructure
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Local leader calls for repeal of new ordinance as PoJK protests intensify
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Speaking out against the government's actions, Mir accused Pakistani politicians of neglecting the basic needs of the people for decades, pointing out the stark contrast between their lavish lifestyles and the struggles faced by ordinary citizens.
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Protesters threaten to blockade PoJK as talks with authorities remain stal
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
A partial strike was observed on Friday. While private transport was scarce, public transport was suspended on major routes, and many shops remained closed.
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JKJAAC to Launch Long marches in PoJK After failed government talks
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
A ministerial team began preliminary talks with the core committee of the JKJAAC in Muzaffarabad late Thursday, after a widespread wheel-jam and shutter-down strike across the region. However, no substantial progress was achieved, prompting the civil society coalition to urge the public t
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Power crisis in PoJK sparks growing frustration among residents
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Beyond energy issues, poor healthcare and unemployment add to the region's struggles, amplifying calls for accountability and fair resource distribution.
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PoJK to witness shutter down strike as protests erupt against 'controversi
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The newly introduced ordinance requires individuals to obtain permission from the administration in order to hold any public protest. This regulation has sparked widespread opposition, as it is seen as a restriction on citizens' rights to freely express their grievances.
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