Pakistan-administered Kashmir
Coverage of Pakistan-administered Kashmir in the Nexus archive.
- Clashes with banned group in Pakistan-administered Kashmir leave an officer dead
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 returns to daily life after deadly protests
Pakistan-administered Kashmir has returned to daily life as shops reopened and public transport services partially resumed following weeks of deadly protests.
- 5.9 magnitude earthquake shakes Pakistan and Afghanistan, no damage reported
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.
- 5.9 magnitude earthquake shakes Pakistan and Afghanistan, no damage reported
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.
- Pakistani military aircraft crashes during training flight, killing 2 pilots
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.
- A mass funeral is held for 22 Pakistani soldiers who died in a helicopter crash in Kashmir
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 is held for 22 Pakistani soldiers who died in a helicopter crash in Kashmir
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 is held for 22 Pakistani soldiers who died in a helicopter crash in 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.
- Pakistan army helicopter crashes in Kashmir due to technical fault, killing all on board
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.
- Deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir: What’s going on?
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.
- What will the fallout be from the unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir?
Recent clashes between protesters and police in Pakistan-administered Kashmir killed at least 11 people. The unrest raises questions about potential regional fallout.
- A banned group’s call for a strike halts business and transport across Pakistan-administered Kashmir
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 Kashmir’s top court upholds refugee seats and clears the way for upcoming elections
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 Kashmir’s top court upholds refugee seats and clears the way for upcoming elections
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 arrest supporters of banned group ahead of rally in Pakistan-administered Kashmir
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 arrest supporters of banned group ahead of rally in Pakistan-administered Kashmir
Police in Pakistan-administered Kashmir have arrested dozens of supporters of an outlawed group demanding improved services and greater rights ahead of a rally.