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Pakistani Forces Accused of Opening Fire on Protesters in Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir

Pakistani Forces Accused of Opening Fire on Protesters in Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir

Muzaffarabad/Rawalakot: A prolonged protest movement in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), driven by demands for…
Pakistan’s Intelligence Missed India’s Carrier Group by 300 Nautical Miles During Operation Sindoor

Pakistan’s Intelligence Missed India’s Carrier Group by 300 Nautical Miles During Operation Sindoor

New Delhi: Former Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has highlighted what he described…
PoJK Election Twist: Polling Deferred Indefinitely on Seven Poonch–Sudhnoti Seats Amid Protests Muzaffarabad: The electoral process in Pakistan-administered Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) has run into fresh uncertainty, with polling reportedly deferred indefinitely on seven of the 11 seats in the Poonch division amid continuing tensions and protests in the region. The development comes against the backdrop of weeks of unrest led by the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), with Poonch and Sudhnoti emerging as key centres of the agitation. Earlier, the Election Commission had already split the 2026 Assembly election into three phases because of security concerns arising from the unrest. Only Four Poonch-Division Seats to Vote on August 10 Under the reported revised arrangement, polling on August 10 would be limited to four constituencies in Bagh and Haveli, while seven constituencies covering the Poonch and Sudhnoti areas have been put on hold. The seven affected seats include constituencies in: Abbaspur Hajira Ali Sojhal Rawalakot Pachhiot Palandri Baloch The postponement is particularly significant because Poonch division has been one of the principal centres of the ongoing agitation. Earlier reporting confirmed that protests and sit-ins had continued across Rawalakot, Sudhnoti and other parts of the division. Sardar Aman Khan's Role JAAC leader Sardar Aman Khan, who is associated with Sudhnoti, has been one of the prominent voices in the movement. He had also publicly questioned the credibility of the election process, saying that the elections could not be considered free and fair under the prevailing circumstances. However, the claim that the Election Commission postponed the seven seats specifically because of an ultimatum issued by Aman Khan should be treated cautiously unless confirmed by an official Election Commission notification. Election Already Split Into Three Phases The original election schedule had called for polling on July 27. The Election Commission subsequently divided voting into three phases: July 27: Mirpur Division – 13 seats August 2: Muzaffarabad Division and refugee constituencies August 10: Poonch Division – 11 seats The Election Commission cited security concerns linked to the unrest for the revised schedule. Protests Cast Shadow Over Poll Process The election has been taking place against a highly charged political backdrop. The JAAC has opposed aspects of the electoral system and has called for changes to the representation structure, while its leadership has questioned the credibility of the elections. The movement has also faced a government crackdown, with the organisation being proscribed and some individuals associated with it prevented from contesting. The situation has raised questions over whether Pakistan-administered Kashmir can conduct a full electoral exercise while significant parts of the territory remain affected by political unrest. A Major Setback for Islamabad? The reported postponement of seven seats would represent another disruption to the electoral process in PoJK and underline the difficulty faced by Islamabad and the local administration in conducting elections amid continuing unrest. For now, the exact legal status and revised polling dates for the seven constituencies should be confirmed through a formal notification from the AJK Election Commission before being described as a permanent or final postponement.

PoJK Election Twist: Polling Deferred Indefinitely on Seven Poonch–Sudhnoti Seats Amid Protests

Muzaffarabad: The electoral process in Pakistan-administered Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) has run into fresh uncertainty,…
Islamabad: LeT-Linked Figure Qari Saeed Abdul Aziz Reportedly Dies Suddenly Outside Mosque

Islamabad: LeT-Linked Figure Qari Saeed Abdul Aziz Reportedly Dies Suddenly Outside Mosque

Islamabad: A man identified as Qari Saeed Abdul Aziz, who has been described in reports…
Three Chinese Nationals, Bangladeshi Woman Arrested in Dhaka Over Alleged Online Gambling and Fraud Network

Three Chinese Nationals, Bangladeshi Woman Arrested in Dhaka Over Alleged Online Gambling and Fraud Network

Dhaka: The Detective Branch (DB) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has arrested three Chinese…
Pakistan Army Reportedly Shifts Official Communications from WhatsApp to WeChat

Pakistan Army Reportedly Shifts Official Communications from WhatsApp to WeChat

Islamabad: The Pakistan Army has reportedly directed its personnel to discontinue the use of WhatsApp…
Rawalpindi Students Detained After Rally in Support of PoJK Protesters; Reports of Baton Charge Surface

Rawalpindi Students Detained After Rally in Support of PoJK Protesters; Reports of Baton Charge Surface

Islamabad/Rawalpindi: Tensions escalated in Pakistan on Monday after Kashmiri students were reportedly detained during a…
India-China Border Trade Resumes Through Nathu La After Six-Year Hiatus

India-China Border Trade Resumes Through Nathu La After Six-Year Hiatus

Gangtok, August 2: In a significant development for bilateral trade and border connectivity, India and…
Brother of Lyari Gang Leader Uzair Baloch Critically Injured in Karachi Firing

Brother of Lyari Gang Leader Uzair Baloch Critically Injured in Karachi Firing

Karachi: Three people, including Zubair Baloch, believed to be the brother of alleged Lyari gang…
US Unmanned Sea Drone Captures Close Footage of Chinese Warship Near Philippines, Spotlight on Future Naval Warfare

US Unmanned Sea Drone Captures Close Footage of Chinese Warship Near Philippines, Spotlight on Future Naval Warfare

Manila: A US-developed Lightfish unmanned surface vessel (USV) has reportedly captured close-range imagery of a…
PoJK Tensions Escalate After Polls; Reports Claim 20 Killed, 38 Injured in Rawalakot

PoJK Tensions Escalate After Polls; Reports Claim 20 Killed, 38 Injured in Rawalakot

Rawalakot (PoJK): Fresh violence has been reported from Rawalakot in Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir (PoJK),…
PoJK Votes Amid Unrest, Pakistan Deploys 14,000 Police Personnel for Security

PoJK Votes Amid Unrest, Pakistan Deploys 14,000 Police Personnel for Security

Muzaffarabad/Islamabad: Voting has begun in the Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir (PoJK) Legislative Assembly elections amid…
Pakistan Exports First-Ever Donkey Meat Shipment to China via Gwadar Under CPEC

Pakistan Exports First-Ever Donkey Meat Shipment to China via Gwadar Under CPEC

Islamabad/Beijing: Pakistan has exported its first-ever commercial shipment of donkey meat to China, with the…
From Swimming Pools to AI Labs: Has Lashkar-e-Taiba Unveiled a New Strategy Against India?

From Swimming Pools to AI Labs: Has Lashkar-e-Taiba Unveiled a New Strategy Against India?

Islamabad: Fresh intelligence inputs and recently surfaced videos are raising concerns about an apparent evolution…
New LeT Training Video Emerges from Mangla Dam in PoJK, Shows Operatives Practising Water-Based Operations

New LeT Training Video Emerges from Mangla Dam in PoJK, Shows Operatives Practising Water-Based Operations

Islamabad/Muzaffarabad: A new purported training video of the Pakistan-based terrorist organisation Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) has surfaced…
Protests Intensify in PoJK as Talks with Pakistan Government Collapse; 'Long March' to Muzaffarabad Announced

Protests Intensify in PoJK as Talks with Pakistan Government Collapse; ‘Long March’ to Muzaffarabad Announced

Muzaffarabad, July 13: Large-scale protests were held across Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) on Sunday…
Pakistan Reinforces Security in PoJK Ahead of July 15 Muzaffarabad March; Deployment May Exceed 17,500 Personnel

Pakistan Reinforces Security in PoJK Ahead of July 15 Muzaffarabad March; Deployment May Exceed 17,500 Personnel

REPORTER: RAJAT VOHRA New Delhi, July 10: Pakistan is reportedly preparing for one of its…
Hizbul Mujahideen Leader Claims Pakistani Terrorists Fought in Kashmir, Revives Debate on Cross-Border Terrorism

Hizbul Mujahideen Leader Claims Pakistani Terrorists Fought in Kashmir, Revives Debate on Cross-Border Terrorism New…
PoJK on Edge Again: JAAC Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum to Pakistan Ahead of July 27 Polls

PoJK on Edge Again: JAAC Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum to Pakistan Ahead of July 27 Polls

New Delhi, July 9: Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) is once again witnessing escalating political…
Gunfire Reported Near Kotli Protest Site in PoJK; Several Protesters Allegedly Injured

Gunfire Reported Near Kotli Protest Site in PoJK; Several Protesters Allegedly Injured

Rawalakot, July 7: Tensions have reportedly escalated in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) after gunfire…
Nine Pakistani Policemen Killed in Balochistan Attack; Eight Abducted and Later Released

Nine Pakistani Policemen Killed in Balochistan Attack; Eight Abducted and Later Released

Islamabad, July 7: Pakistan’s security forces suffered another major setback after nine policemen were killed…
Intelligence Report: Hafiz Saeed's Son Talha Saeed Set to Lead Lashkar-e-Taiba as ISI Reportedly Reorganises Terror Outfit

Intelligence Report: Hafiz Saeed’s Son Talha Saeed Set to Lead Lashkar-e-Taiba as ISI Reportedly Reorganises Terror Outfit

New Delhi, July 4: Pakistan’s intelligence establishment has reportedly initiated a major restructuring of the…
Pakistan Witnesses Sharp Surge in Insurgent Violence; Pashtun and Baloch Groups Claim Record Number of Attacks

Pakistan Witnesses Sharp Surge in Insurgent Violence; Pashtun and Baloch Groups Claim Record Number of Attacks

Islamabad, July 4: Pakistan is witnessing one of its most intense periods of insurgent violence…
Bangladesh's Biggest Ever Arms Seizure: Chinese-Supplied Weapons Meant for Northeast India Insurgents

Bangladesh’s Biggest Ever Arms Seizure: Chinese-Supplied Weapons Meant for Northeast India Insurgents

New Delhi, July 3: One of South Asia’s most significant arms smuggling cases has once…
Imran Khan's PTI Boycotts PoJK Elections as Anti-Pakistan Protests Intensify

Imran Khan’s PTI Boycotts PoJK Elections as Anti-Pakistan Protests Intensify

Imran Khan’s PTI Boycotts PoJK Elections as Anti-Pakistan Protests Intensify New Delhi/Rawalakot, July 3: Pakistan…
Over 100 Eminent Indians, Pakistanis Urge PM Modi and PM Shehbaz to Restore Dialogue, Ease Bilateral Tensions

Over 100 Eminent Indians, Pakistanis Urge PM Modi and PM Shehbaz to Restore Dialogue, Ease Bilateral Tensions

Over 100 Eminent Indians, Pakistanis Urge PM Modi and PM Shehbaz to Restore Dialogue, Ease…
52 Indian Pilgrims Stranded in Nepal Over Missing China Permits; MEA Issues Advisory

52 Indian Pilgrims Stranded in Nepal Over Missing China Permits; MEA Issues Advisory

New Delhi, June 30: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has issued an advisory urging…
Exclusive: Pahalgam Terror Attack Accused Reportedly Seen Practising With Firearm at Mangla Dam in PoJK, Intelligence Agencies Assess Footage

Exclusive: Pahalgam Terror Attack Accused Reportedly Seen Practising With Firearm at Mangla Dam in PoJK, Intelligence Agencies Assess Footage

New Delhi, June 28: Exclusive visuals have reportedly surfaced showing Saifullah Khalid Kasuri, an individual…
Terror Attack on Pakistan Rangers Headquarters in Karachi Leaves Four Troops, Six Militants Dead

Terror Attack on Pakistan Rangers Headquarters in Karachi Leaves Four Troops, Six Militants Dead

Karachi, June 28: In one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in Karachi in recent years,…
Bangladesh Urges China to Reduce Trade Imbalance, Accelerate Infrastructure Projects

Bangladesh Urges China to Reduce Trade Imbalance, Accelerate Infrastructure Projects

Beijing/Dhaka, June 26: Bangladesh has urged China to help narrow the growing trade imbalance between…
Pakistan's Rs 18.77 Trillion Budget Prioritises Debt and Defence, Development Spending Takes a Back Seat

Pakistan’s Rs 18.77 Trillion Budget Prioritises Debt and Defence, Development Spending Takes a Back Seat

Islamabad, June 26: Pakistan’s National Assembly has approved the federal budget for the financial year…
Pakistan Targets Serving Soldiers, Veterans Over Support for Banned JAAC in PoJK Crackdown

Pakistan Targets Serving Soldiers, Veterans Over Support for Banned JAAC in PoJK Crackdown

Muzaffarabad, June 25: Pakistan has intensified its crackdown on the banned Joint Awami Action Committee…
'You're Not Kashmiris': Pakistan Defence Minister's Remark Sparks Fresh Row Amid PoK Protests

‘You’re Not Kashmiris’: Pakistan Defence Minister’s Remark Sparks Fresh Row Amid PoK Protests

Islamabad/Muzaffarabad, June 24: Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has triggered fresh controversy after reportedly dismissing…
China's Space Diplomacy Faces Setback Amid Corruption Crackdown

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Beijing, June 24: China’s ambitions to expand international cooperation in space exploration are facing fresh…
Pakistan Defence Minister Threatens War Over Indus Waters Treaty, Escalates Rhetoric Against India

Pakistan Defence Minister Threatens War Over Indus Waters Treaty, Escalates Rhetoric Against India

Islamabad/New Delhi, June 22: Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has issued a fresh warning to…
PNS Hangor: Pakistan Navy's New Chinese Submarine Explained

Pakistan’s New Underwater Ambition: Chinese-Built PNS Hangor Set to Redefine Naval Strategy

Islamabad Eyes Wider Maritime Presence as China Deepens Its Strategic Footprint Islamabad, June 18: Pakistan…
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