Pakistan-administered Kashmir

The final phase of legislative assembly elections commenced in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, despite a boycott call from the outlawed Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC). The ruling Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) has reportedly secured a majority and is expected to form the regional government after winning 24 of the 34 seats. Elections are proceeding in phases due to security concerns amid historical disputes over the Himalayan region claimed by both India and Pakistan.

The final phase of elections for the legislative assembly is currently underway in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Despite a call for a boycott from a banned group, voters have proceeded to cast their ballots at the polls.

Protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir (Azad Jammu and Kashmir) have escalated from economic grievances like electricity bills and flour prices into broader challenges to Islamabad’s governance. The Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), a coalition of traders, students, and activists, leads the unrest, demanding political and economic reforms amid high youth unemployment and poor public services.

A mother in Pakistan-administered Kashmir mourns her son, who was shot during protests. The BBC reports violent clashes between security forces and protesters in Rawalakot.

Residents in Muzaffarabad, located in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, have boycotted an election amid a strike. The boycott follows a deadly crackdown in the region.

Police in Lahore, Pakistan detained protesters who were rallying in support of Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The protesters were detained during a solidarity event for the region.

A protest group reported 30 deaths in Pakistan-administered Kashmir due to clashes during the first round of regional elections on July 27. The unrest occurred amid voting.

Officials in Pakistan-administered Kashmir accused the outlawed Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) and militants from the Pakistani Taliban of attempting to sabotage regional elections and infiltrating protests. Clashes between security forces and armed protesters resulted in at least one paramilitary officer killed and several others wounded, with unconfirmed reports of protester casualties.

Officials in Pakistan-administered Kashmir accused the outlawed Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) and militants from the Pakistani Taliban of attempting to sabotage regional elections. Violence erupted during protests, resulting in a paramilitary officer's death and injuries, with claims of armed militants using civilians as shields. The election, held in phases through August 10, faced low voter turnout amid ongoing unrest.

Authorities opened fire during election-related unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, following weeks of protests and road blockades that led to deadly clashes.

Thousands gathered in Rawalakot before marching towards Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-administered Kashmir amid election unrest. The protest highlights ongoing tensions in the region.

Pakistan-administered Kashmir is holding elections amid weeks of deadly protests over reserved seats for displaced people from India-administered Kashmir. A local group has called for the election to be boycotted.

Pakistan-administered Kashmir is holding elections amid months of protests and a government crackdown, with the process marked by uncertainty. The violent summer has raised concerns about the election's stability and outcomes.

Clashes between police and supporters of the banned Joint Awami Action Committee in Pakistan-administered Kashmir left a police officer dead and several wounded. The group had blocked roads for a month, demanding the abolition of 12 Legislative Assembly seats reserved for refugees from Indian-controlled Kashmir, a demand rejected by the regional Supreme Court.

Pakistan-administered Kashmir has returned to daily life as shops reopened and public transport services partially resumed following weeks of deadly protests.

A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck Pakistan and Afghanistan, causing panic but no reported damage or casualties. The epicenter was in Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region, and the quake was felt in multiple Pakistani provinces and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Emergency services confirmed no initial damage or injuries.

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck parts of Pakistan and Afghanistan, with the epicenter in Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region. Tremors were felt in multiple Pakistani provinces, but no damage or casualties were reported. The U.S. Geological Survey measured the quake at magnitude 6.1.

A Pakistani Air Force aircraft crashed during a training flight near Mardan, killing both pilots. The military has ordered an inquiry into the incident, and officials including the president, prime minister, and army chief expressed condolences. The crash follows a recent military helicopter accident in Pakistan-administered Kashmir that killed 22 soldiers.

22 Pakistani soldiers died in a military helicopter crash in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, with no survivors confirmed. A mass funeral was held for the victims, including a colonel and two majors, as an investigation into the crash's technical fault continues. Security forces have been deployed amid heightened tensions following recent attacks on police.

A mass funeral was held for 22 Pakistani soldiers who died in a helicopter crash in Kashmir. Rescuers recovered all 22 remains from the crash site in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.

A mass funeral was held for 22 Pakistani soldiers killed in a military helicopter crash in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The crash, attributed to a technical fault, left no survivors, and an investigation is underway. The soldiers were traveling to perform security duties amid heightened tensions following recent attacks on security personnel.

A Pakistani army MI-17 helicopter crashed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir due to a technical fault, killing all military personnel on board. The crash occurred near Muzaffarabad during a protest by the Joint Awami Action Committee, though no link was suggested. Rescue teams responded, and a board of inquiry was ordered to investigate the cause.

At least 11 people were killed in clashes between police and protesters in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The violence occurred on Sunday and involved confrontations between law enforcement and demonstrators.

Recent clashes between protesters and police in Pakistan-administered Kashmir killed at least 11 people. The unrest raises questions about potential regional fallout.

A strike called by the banned Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) disrupted business and transport in Pakistan-administered Kashmir following clashes between the group's supporters and security forces that killed seven people. The strike followed a court ruling protecting 12 legislative seats for Kashmiri refugees in Pakistan, which the JAAC opposes, and authorities have deployed security forces and suspended internet access to curb the protest.

Pakistan's Supreme Court of Azad Jammu and Kashmir ruled that 12 legislative seats reserved for Kashmiri refugees are constitutionally protected, clearing legal hurdles for upcoming elections. The decision supports the regional government's stance against demands to abolish the seats and addresses protests by the banned Joint Awami Action Committee.

Pakistan-administered Kashmir's top court ruled that 12 legislative seats reserved for Kashmiri refugees living in Pakistan are constitutionally protected and cannot be abolished without a constitutional amendment. The decision clears the way for upcoming elections.

Police in Pakistan-administered Kashmir arrested dozens of supporters of the banned Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) ahead of a planned protest. The group, which has unresolved demands including 12 legislative assembly seats for Kashmiri refugees, refused to cancel its rally despite the ban. Authorities increased security following tensions that led to clashes and deaths last year.

Police in Pakistan-administered Kashmir have arrested dozens of supporters of an outlawed group demanding improved services and greater rights ahead of a rally.