Azad Kashmir.
region administered by Pakistan
- Reports this week
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What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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A film was shot in Rochdale, and a festival toured through Birmingham and Luton, supporting a mission in Azad Kashmir.Some support1 report
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Bagh is confirmed as a district within Azad Kashmir, and a constable from Karak is located in the region.Some support1 report
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AJK seeks stronger representation in national bodies, while PPP outlines a shared constitutional agenda for both AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan.Some support6 reports2 developments inside
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The issue of self-determination rights and the limits of anti-national speech in India are being debated in the context of Azad Kashmir and the Supreme Court.Some support1 report
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A meeting took place in the capital city to discuss and prioritize the welfare and development of the people in Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir.Some support3 reports
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The government in Azad Kashmir operates from its secretariat.Some support1 report
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Azad Kashmir is viewed as Pakistan's defensive bulwark.Some support2 reports
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The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) contested and won seats in the recent Azad Kashmir elections, with leaders commenting on the wider Kashmir dispute.Well supported13 reports3 developments inside
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PML-N secured a majority over PPP in the AJK election, leading to Shehbaz Sharif endorsing Nawaz Sharif's agenda.Well supported13 reports3 developments inside
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JAC is sponsoring a banned Joint Public Action Committee and planning attacks and unrest in Azad Kashmir.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Radio messages were transmitted from Azad Kashmir to Islamabad.Some support1 report
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Alerts have been issued regarding rain-related flooding risks in several areas, including Azad Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.Well supported22 reports7 developments inside
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Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan are facing shared vulnerability to Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) and extreme weather events.Some support5 reports
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Azad Kashmir is seeking to adopt successful development initiatives and models currently being driven in Punjab, requiring federal government support.Well supported17 reports1 development inside
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Calls are being made for maximum funds and development initiatives to be implemented in Azad Kashmir.Some support2 reports
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The current political situation in Azad Kashmir is concerning, with warnings from the AJK PM and allegations made by Rana Sanaullah regarding external funding of groups.Well supported6 reports3 developments inside
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The PPP seeks a commission to ease the crisis in Azad Kashmir, while the AJK PM consults on resolution.Some support5 reports1 development inside
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Political figures, including Nawaz Sharif and Rana Sanaullah, are campaigning and making predictions regarding the formation of a new government in Azad Kashmir.Some support1 report
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A production hub for the illicit cigarette trade has been identified in the region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Azad Kashmir.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Political leaders held discussions in Peshawar regarding the ongoing Azad Kashmir elections.Some support1 report
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High-level political discussions regarding AJK elections took place in Murree involving Shehbaz Sharif and Maryam Nawaz.Well supported24 reports2 developments inside
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The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) rejects Rana Sanaullah's allegations of rigging and formally demands a fair election process in Azad Kashmir.Some support6 reports
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Maryam Nawaz's political statements are being influenced by the ongoing Azad Kashmir elections.Some support1 report
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The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) contests elections within Azad Kashmir.Well supported21 reports3 developments inside
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Rana Sanaullah demanded the postponement of elections in Azad Kashmir due to serious irregularities found in the electoral rolls.Well supported6 reports
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Nawaz Sharif's campaign in Azad Kashmir involves pledges and monitoring of public resources during the general elections.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Both Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan are facing political campaign pressure, leading to criticism of government resource allocation.Some support2 reports
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The Pakistani Rupee exchange rate against various currencies is being monitored, impacting remittances to regions like Azad Kashmir and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.Some support1 report
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During a conflict stemming from May 2025, the Pakistan Air Force engaged in military clashes, successfully shooting down Indian jets after missile strikes.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Allegations surface regarding anti-state misinformation campaigns, funding, and instructions targeting Azad Kashmir.Some support1 report
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Abdul Aleem Khan made promises regarding future development and prosperity for the region of Azad Kashmir.Some support3 reports
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India is allegedly exploiting the internal situations in Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan through information warfare.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Attaullah Tarar revealed an India-linked digital propaganda network that is funding JAC campaigns in Azad Kashmir.Some support5 reports
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The political situation in Azad Kashmir and Pakistan is under scrutiny, with calls for political solutions to regional issues and criticism of government failures regarding national matters.Well supported3 reports2 developments inside
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Governments must ensure development work in affected areas of Azad Kashmir.Some support1 report
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Nawaz Sharif fulfills his commitment to Azad Kashmir by having Punjab send electric buses to the region, facilitated by Maryam Nawaz as Chief Minister.Some support2 reports
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Nawaz Sharif addressed an election rally in Mirpur, pledging to accelerate development and proposing electric bus expansion in Azad Kashmir.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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PPP parliamentary party discussed the AJK situation following a Home Department notification issued on June 6, 2026.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
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Central authorities have deployed forces to Azad Kashmir to maintain law and order.Some support2 reports
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Nawaz Sharif has pledged to work towards changing the fate of Azad Kashmir.Some support2 reports
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An Indian civil servant served in Azad Kashmir during the 1943 famine under Ghulam Muhammad's administration.Some support1 report
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The high court in Azad Kashmir directed the election commission to register the PTI party, with hearings scheduled in Muzaffarabad.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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The election commission announces a three-phase poll schedule in Azad Kashmir.Some support4 reports
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The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) aims to form the next government in Azad Kashmir (AJK).Some support2 reports
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Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan are administered by Pakistan, with AJK developing a political structure.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Election unrest in Azad Kashmir is causing regional instability, compounded by shared oil business interests in Iran involving Donald Trump.Some support1 report
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The ongoing conflict in Kashmir includes a dispute over reserved refugee seats in the regional assembly.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Calls for dialogue on the political situation in Azad Kashmir, based on UN resolutions regarding self-determination.Well supported14 reports1 development inside
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The Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) is actively campaigning by fielding candidates in Gilgit-Baltistan and seeking to form a government in Azad Kashmir.Some support2 reports
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Severe weather, heavy rainfall, and glacial lake outburst floods pose hazards across multiple regions in Pakistan.Some support2 reports
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PTI closely monitors developments in Azad Kashmir, and Gohar Ali Khan was invited to Islamabad for party meetings.Some support1 report
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Azhar Sadiq and Amir Muqam are involved in seeking constitutional solutions and continuing development projects in Azad Kashmir.Well supported4 reports
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Government actions are affecting the situation in Azad Kashmir.Well supported4 reports
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Radio Pakistan addressed a conference in Islamabad involving a leader from Azad Kashmir.Some support1 report
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Unrest in Azad Kashmir caused property damage and loss of life.Some support1 report
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Calls for dialogue on Azad Kashmir issues and calls to ensure political stability in the region.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Incitement to mutiny against state forces in Azad Kashmir.Some support1 report
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Azad Kashmir operates under the framework of Pakistani law.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Around Azad Kashmir this week
News at the entities that move Azad Kashmir most-
Shehbaz Sharif StructuralShehbaz Sharif tied the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to a wider diplomatic process amid US sanctions on Iranian oil.Moves Azad Kashmir
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Kashmir StructuralKashmir reorganized into two UTs, with Omar Abdullah introducing a resolution in the Assembly and Sunil Sharma leading the opposition.Moves Azad Kashmir
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Pakistan StructuralUzbekistan and Pakistan discussed strengthening economic cooperation, focusing on leveraging railway connectivity and investment to link Central Asian markets to Pakistani ports.Moves Azad Kashmir
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Nawaz Sharif OperationalNawaz Sharif and Maryam Nawaz are reviewing ongoing development projects and consulting on the Murree Development Plan.Moves Azad Kashmir
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Government of Pakistan StructuralThe new federal budget for 2026-27 includes positive measures and support for various key sectors in Pakistan, including pharmaceuticals, IT, and textiles.Moves Azad Kashmir
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election commission StructuralThe Indian Secular Front challenged the Election Commission regarding the symbol allotment process for bypolls, leading to judicial scrutiny.Moves Azad Kashmir
Connections
The 40 strongest of 201, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Sajid Iqbal Structural
Sajid Iqbal serves as an elected representative for the constituency of Azad Kashmir in the AJK Assembly.
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Shehbaz Sharif Structural
Shehbaz Sharif and his government are politically responsible for prioritizing the development and welfare of Azad Kashmir.
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Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Operational
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari actively advocates for political solutions and campaigns regarding the issues within Azad Kashmir, while the region's political status influences national politics.
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Kashmir Structural
Azad Kashmir is consistently identified as a specific, integral region within the broader geopolitical issue of Kashmir.
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election commission Structural
The Election Commission is the body formally responsible for overseeing and managing the electoral processes within Azad Kashmir.
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Pakistan Structural
Azad Kashmir is formally administered, governed, and relies on the legal, financial, and political framework provided by Pakistan.
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Nawaz Sharif Operational
Nawaz Sharif actively uses his political platform to advocate for, promise, and influence the development and political future of Azad Kashmir.
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Pakistan Peoples Party Operational
The Pakistan Peoples Party actively contests elections, campaigns, and challenges the political and governance landscape within Azad Kashmir.
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Shah Ghulam Qadir Operational
Shah Ghulam Qadir holds a leadership position within the political structure of Azad Kashmir.
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Government of Pakistan Structural
The Government of Pakistan holds formal regulatory and administrative control over the region of Azad Kashmir.
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health department Structural
The Health Department functions as a governmental administrative unit operating under the jurisdiction of Azad Kashmir.
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Islamabad Structural
Islamabad functions as the necessary administrative, political, and operational hub for the governance and matters of Azad Kashmir.
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Punjab Structural
Azad Kashmir seeks to replicate Punjab's development models and schemes, indicating a dependency on Punjab's progress and resources.
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Maryam Nawaz Operational
Maryam Nawaz actively campaigns in Azad Kashmir, promising development and providing resources to influence the region's political landscape.
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Muzaffarabad Division Structural
Muzaffarabad Division is formally contained within the geopolitical state of Azad Kashmir.
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Muzaffarabad Structural
Muzaffarabad functions as the administrative, political, and regional capital for the geopolitical area of Azad Kashmir.
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National Disaster Management Authority Operational
The NDMA issues warnings, alerts, and coordinates relief operations in Azad Kashmir due to shared environmental risks.
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Haider Khan Structural
Haider Khan holds a leadership role within the territory of Azad Kashmir.
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Pakistan Muslim League Operational
PML-N is actively seeking and poised to win political representation and majority in Azad Kashmir elections.
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Abdul Aleem Khan Operational
Abdul Aleem Khan and his political party are actively seeking to establish governance and drive development in Azad Kashmir.
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Mirpur Division Structural
Mirpur Division operates as a functional administrative unit within the geopolitical boundaries of Azad Kashmir.
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Daanish Schools Structural
Daanish Schools is being established and operates within the context of Azad Kashmir through five ongoing development projects.
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JAC Operational
JAC conducts campaigns and planning activities within the context of Azad Kashmir.
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United Nations Structural
Azad Kashmir issues are tied to and regulated by United Nations resolutions.
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Pakistani rupee Operational
The economic life of Azad Kashmir is functionally linked to the inflow of remittances denominated in the Pakistani rupee.
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Rochdale Transactional
A festival associated with Rochdale provided support for a mission to build a hospital in Azad Kashmir.
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People’s Party Operational
The People's Party actively engages in political discussion and legal actions concerning the situation in Azad Kashmir.
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Pakistan Meteorological Department Operational
The Pakistan Meteorological Department provides forecasts and reports on rainfall events occurring in Azad Kashmir.
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Altaf Hussain Mentioned together
Altaf Hussain consistently calls for a halt to military forces operating in Azad Kashmir.
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Punjab Operational
AJK views Punjab's administrative initiatives as a model to follow for its own development.
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Amir Muqam Shared context
Amir Muqam is a political figure actively campaigning and advocating for development projects within the territory of Azad Kashmir.
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Ghulam Muhammad Structural
The evidence indicates that the administration of Azad Kashmir was subject to the authority or purview of Ghulam Muhammad.
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Abdul Qayyum Khan Shared context
Abdul Qayyum Khan served as President and Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir.
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Gilgit-Baltistan Shared context
Both regions share common geopolitical, environmental, and political challenges, including shared constitutional agendas and vulnerability to extreme weather.
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Muslim League Structural
The Muslim League aims to form a government and resolve issues within Azad Kashmir.
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Karak Shared context
A specific individual originating in Karak is currently located in Azad Kashmir.
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Chaudhry Tariq Farooq Mentioned together
Chaudhry Tariq Farooq is mentioned as a strong political candidate within the context of Azad Kashmir's leadership potential.
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Azhar Sadiq Shared context
Azhar Sadiq holds a functional role related to the educational and constitutional development of the region of Azad Kashmir.
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Farooq Sattar Shared context
The political actions of Farooq Sattar are discussed in the context of the elections and political processes within Azad Kashmir.
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Punjab Operational
Punjab is actively supplying electric buses to Azad Kashmir.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
6 events- Haider Khan is identified as a political leader operating within Azad Kashmir.
- A film was shot in Rochdale, and a festival toured through Birmingham and Luton, supporting a mission in Azad Kashmir.
- Bagh is confirmed as a district within Azad Kashmir, and a constable from Karak is located in the region.
- The issue of self-determination rights and the limits of anti-national speech in India are being debated in the context of Azad Kashmir and the Supreme Court.
- A meeting took place in the capital city to discuss and prioritize the welfare and development of the people in Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir.
- The government in Azad Kashmir operates from its secretariat.
August 2026
8 events- Iftikhar Gilani was sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir on August 28, 2026.
- Azad Kashmir is viewed as Pakistan's defensive bulwark.
- PML-N secured a majority over PPP in the AJK election, leading to Shehbaz Sharif endorsing Nawaz Sharif's agenda.
- Radio messages were transmitted from Azad Kashmir to Islamabad.
- Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan are facing shared vulnerability to Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) and extreme weather events.
- Calls are being made for maximum funds and development initiatives to be implemented in Azad Kashmir.
- The PPP seeks a commission to ease the crisis in Azad Kashmir, while the AJK PM consults on resolution.
- Political figures, including Nawaz Sharif and Rana Sanaullah, are campaigning and making predictions regarding the formation of a new government in Azad Kashmir.
July 2026
29 events- AJK seeks stronger representation in national bodies, while PPP outlines a shared constitutional agenda for both AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan.
- The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) contested and won seats in the recent Azad Kashmir elections, with leaders commenting on the wider Kashmir dispute.
- Azad Kashmir is seeking to adopt successful development initiatives and models currently being driven in Punjab, requiring federal government support.
- Political leaders held discussions in Peshawar regarding the ongoing Azad Kashmir elections.
- High-level political discussions regarding AJK elections took place in Murree involving Shehbaz Sharif and Maryam Nawaz.
- The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) rejects Rana Sanaullah's allegations of rigging and formally demands a fair election process in Azad Kashmir.
- Maryam Nawaz's political statements are being influenced by the ongoing Azad Kashmir elections.
- Rana Sanaullah demanded the postponement of elections in Azad Kashmir due to serious irregularities found in the electoral rolls.
- Nawaz Sharif's campaign in Azad Kashmir involves pledges and monitoring of public resources during the general elections.
- Both Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan are facing political campaign pressure, leading to criticism of government resource allocation.
- The Pakistani Rupee exchange rate against various currencies is being monitored, impacting remittances to regions like Azad Kashmir and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
- Allegations surface regarding anti-state misinformation campaigns, funding, and instructions targeting Azad Kashmir.
- Abdul Aleem Khan made promises regarding future development and prosperity for the region of Azad Kashmir.
- Attaullah Tarar revealed an India-linked digital propaganda network that is funding JAC campaigns in Azad Kashmir.
- Governments must ensure development work in affected areas of Azad Kashmir.
- Nawaz Sharif fulfills his commitment to Azad Kashmir by having Punjab send electric buses to the region, facilitated by Maryam Nawaz as Chief Minister.
- Nawaz Sharif addressed an election rally in Mirpur, pledging to accelerate development and proposing electric bus expansion in Azad Kashmir.
- Central authorities have deployed forces to Azad Kashmir to maintain law and order.
- Nawaz Sharif has pledged to work towards changing the fate of Azad Kashmir.
- An Indian civil servant served in Azad Kashmir during the 1943 famine under Ghulam Muhammad's administration.
- The election commission announces a three-phase poll schedule in Azad Kashmir.
- The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) aims to form the next government in Azad Kashmir (AJK).
- Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan are administered by Pakistan, with AJK developing a political structure.
- Election unrest in Azad Kashmir is causing regional instability, compounded by shared oil business interests in Iran involving Donald Trump.
- The ongoing conflict in Kashmir includes a dispute over reserved refugee seats in the regional assembly.
- The Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) is actively campaigning by fielding candidates in Gilgit-Baltistan and seeking to form a government in Azad Kashmir.
- Severe weather, heavy rainfall, and glacial lake outburst floods pose hazards across multiple regions in Pakistan.
- PTI closely monitors developments in Azad Kashmir, and Gohar Ali Khan was invited to Islamabad for party meetings.
- Azhar Sadiq and Amir Muqam are involved in seeking constitutional solutions and continuing development projects in Azad Kashmir.
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June 2026
17 events- JAC is sponsoring a banned Joint Public Action Committee and planning attacks and unrest in Azad Kashmir.
- Alerts have been issued regarding rain-related flooding risks in several areas, including Azad Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
- The current political situation in Azad Kashmir is concerning, with warnings from the AJK PM and allegations made by Rana Sanaullah regarding external funding of groups.
- A production hub for the illicit cigarette trade has been identified in the region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Azad Kashmir.
- The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) contests elections within Azad Kashmir.
- During a conflict stemming from May 2025, the Pakistan Air Force engaged in military clashes, successfully shooting down Indian jets after missile strikes.
- India is allegedly exploiting the internal situations in Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan through information warfare.
- The political situation in Azad Kashmir and Pakistan is under scrutiny, with calls for political solutions to regional issues and criticism of government failures regarding national matters.
- PPP parliamentary party discussed the AJK situation following a Home Department notification issued on June 6, 2026.
- The high court in Azad Kashmir directed the election commission to register the PTI party, with hearings scheduled in Muzaffarabad.
- Calls for dialogue on the political situation in Azad Kashmir, based on UN resolutions regarding self-determination.
- Government actions are affecting the situation in Azad Kashmir.
- Radio Pakistan addressed a conference in Islamabad involving a leader from Azad Kashmir.
- Unrest in Azad Kashmir caused property damage and loss of life.
- Calls for dialogue on Azad Kashmir issues and calls to ensure political stability in the region.
- Incitement to mutiny against state forces in Azad Kashmir.
- Azad Kashmir operates under the framework of Pakistani law.