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Wani apprises OIC Chief about WAQF (Amendment) Bill’s potential impact on Muslims

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Chairman Kashmir Institute of International Relations (KIIR) Altaf Hussain Wani has expressed serious concerns over the recently introduced WAQF (Amendment) Bill in the Indian parliament, saying it could potentially impact the Muslim community, their religious, social and political rights. In a letter addressed to Hissein Brahim Taha, the Secretary General Organizations […]

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AJK President says unresolved Kashmir issue a permanent threat to region’s peace

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MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): President Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Barrister Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry has said that the issue rooted in the flawed partition of British India continues to pose a threat to the South Asia region’s peace and stability. While addressing British Parliamentarians in the House of Commons on Thursday, the President reminded British

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Turkish President Erdogan extends ‘unwavering’ support to Pakistan on Kashmir issue

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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday expressed full support for Pakistan’s stance and efforts to resolve the Kashmir dispute. While addressing a joint press conference with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad, Erdogan said Pakistan had always joined voice with the voice of the Turkish President for the freedom of the

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Urs of Baba Peera Shah Ghazi ends today in Khari Sharif Mirpur

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MIRPUR (Kashmir English): The two-day annual Urs celebrations of Hazrat Pir Shah Ghazi Qalandar, also known as Damri Wali Sarkar, have come to an end today with religious fervor at his shrine at Khari Sharif on Wednesday. Azad Kashmir Minister for Auqaf and Religious Affairs Muhammad Ahmed Raza Qadri was the chief guest at the closing

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AJK Supreme Court acquits Mushtaq Ahmed Janjua in contempt of court case

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MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The Supreme Court of Azad Jammu and Kashmir has rejected the contempt of court petition filed against Mushtaq Ahmed Janjua, former Chairman of AJK’s Ehtesab Bureau [Accountability Bureau]. During the hearing today, Azad Kashmir’s top court acquitted the former chief of state’s accountability watchdog. The Supreme Court heard the contempt of court

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Azad Kashmir Supreme Court golden jubilee to be celebrated in May

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MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Chief Justice of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Justice Raja Saeed Akram Khan, has announced that the Azad Kashmir Supreme Court golden jubilee celebrations will be held in a grand and dignified manner in May. To mark this historic occasion, a two-day judicial conference will be held in Muzaffarabad this May. The

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Shab-e-Barat to be observed in Kashmir tonight

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MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The religious festival of Shab-e-Barat in Kashmir will take place tonight, on Thursday during the 14th day of Sha’ban, making the evening of Thursday, Feb 13, 2025, to Friday, Feb 14, 2025, under deep religious observation. Religious teachings name Lailat al-Mubarakah, translated to the blessed night, Lailat al-Sak or the night of

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Leepa Valley’s walnut craft: A struggling legacy

Kashmir, Must Read / Addul Saboor Awan

LEEPA VALLEY (Kashmir English): For decades the walnut sector of Leepa Valley has operated as an essential economic foundation through furniture production, walnut kernel exports and the traditional walnut craft. The local walnuts from the valley have thin shells which together with their high-quality white kernels earn millions of rupees annually in the market. The

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Muzaffarabad weather: Clear day, chilly night ahead

Muzaffarabad, Weather / Web Desk

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The Muzaffarabad weather experienced a beneficial transformation following the recent rainfall and turned pleasant, sunny, and cloudy. A stretch of clear skies permits strong sunlight to spread across the area thus creating an enjoyable climate today. A few clouds will start forming during the afternoon which will mildly depart from the other

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