The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) general elections have officially begun with polling in the Mirpur Division, marking the first phase of the electoral process under a revised three-phase schedule. The elections come after weeks of political unrest and public protests, prompting authorities to strengthen security measures and revise election arrangements across the region. The…
The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has warned that the banned Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) will be held fully responsible for any untoward incidents during its planned student protests and march to Muzaffarabad. Addressing a joint press conference, AJK government spokesperson Chaudhry Guftar Hussain and AJK Police spokesperson Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Irfan…
The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has accused the banned Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) of causing financial losses estimated at Rs15 billion and alleged that the organisation has developed links with anti-state elements backed by India. Addressing a press conference, AJK Information Secretary Muhammad Rashid Hanif said the group’s activities had placed a…
The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has directed leaders of the banned Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) to surrender before law enforcement authorities, stating that those who comply will be dealt with according to due legal process. The announcement comes amid ongoing tensions between the government and the organization over governance reforms and representation…
The federal government has called on the recently banned Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) to abandon violence and pursue its demands through constitutional and democratic channels. Speaking outside Parliament House, Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry clarified that the government is not engaged in direct negotiations with the outlawed group. However, he…
Authorities in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) have launched a large-scale crackdown against members and supporters of the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) following the government’s decision to ban the organisation under anti-terrorism laws. The operation has resulted in the arrest of approximately 72 individuals, while JAAC leaders have strongly rejected the allegations and reaffirmed…
