Tariq Naqash is a Muzaffarabad-based senior staff correspondent for Dawn with nearly three decades of experience in reporting, analysis, and feature writing. His work focuses on politics, conflict, and governance. He can be found on X at @tariqnaqash.
Defence minister questions group’s intent in deciding matter pre-emptively; says it is attempting to shape AJK assembly “as per their will”.
Updated11 Jun, 202610:38pm
Clashes with law enforcers reported as rallies from various parts of region attempt to converge on Muzaffarabad; PM Rathore urges a return to talks.
Updated10 Jun, 202611:01am
"Proscribed" JAAC to go ahead with rally from Bhimber to Muzaffarabad, sit-in outside assembly; officials say govt "will not allow" march to go ahead.
Updated09 Jun, 202607:25am
Officials say 30 people have been taken into custody; flow of information from AJK remains curtailed due to the closure of mobile data services.
Published08 Jun, 202612:37pm
Police clash with supporters of newly-proscribed JAAC in Rawlakot; law enforcers use tear gas, batons to disperse protesters.
Updated08 Jun, 202607:22am
Presidential reference sought answers to 5 questions, including those related to the constitutional status of refugee seats and legislature’s competence to introduce constitutional amendment.
Updated07 Jun, 202606:13pm
Thousands of federal paramilitary troops have been deployed ahead of the June 9 strike demanding the abolition of reserved seats in the legislative assembly.
Published05 Jun, 202607:59pm
“Let me reiterate that the elections will be free, fair and transparent," says Chief Election Commissioner retired Justice Ghulam Mustafa Mughal.
Updated05 Jun, 202601:56pm
Raja Farooq Haider strongly opposes any move to abolish 12 Legislative Assembly seats reserved for refugees from India-held Kashmir.
Updated02 Jun, 202608:36am
