The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government on Wednesday accused the banned Awami Action Committee of attempting to undermine peace, public order and state authority through activities carried out in recent days, alleging the group had escalated tensions ahead of the July 27 general elections. Speaking at a joint press conference in Muzaffarabad, AJK Special […]
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JI to form Kashmir peace jirga to facilitate talks between govt, JAAC
Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) on Sunday decided to establish a “grand” Kashmir peace jirga to facilitate dialogue between the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government and the banned Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) in an effort to restore stability and normalcy in the region. The decision was taken at a meeting of the party’s central Majlis-i-Shura chaired […]
Four AJK policemen abducted by banned JAAC members in Rawalakot
Four personnel of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Police were allegedly abducted in Rawalakot by individuals identified by authorities as members of a banned Action Committee, according to official claims. Authorities said the alleged incident occurred amid an ongoing protest in Rawalakot, which they claimed had seen limited public participation. Officials alleged that following […]
Central leader of banned JAAC arrested, confirms DC
Central leader of the banned Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), Shaukat Nawaz Mir, was arrested along with an associate in Dhirkot, Muzaffarabad Deputy Commissioner Munir Qureshi said on Tuesday. The DC said Mir was arrested by police and security personnel from the Hail Sarang area. He added that Mir and his associate have […]
Banned JAAC leader booked for sedition after inciting mutiny in Armed Forces
The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has registered a case under Section 124-A of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Penal Code (APC) against Khawaja Mehran Arshad, a key ringleader of the proscribed Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), following a highly provocative speech targeting the country’s security architecture. The First Information Report (FIR) […]
AJK admin hopeful remaining JAAC protesters will disperse peacefully
The Poonch administration in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) is hopeful that the proscribed Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) protesters will disperse peacefully after a sizeable number of people gathered again after Friday prayers. The regional administration and the JAAC have been at odds over various issues, most notably the committee’s demand to abolish the […]
Kh Asif urges JAAC to let AJK voters decide fate of refugee seats
Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif Thursday urged all political parties to respect the sanctity of Parliament and ensure the smooth functioning of democratic institutions, saying political disputes should not weaken the legislature. Speaking in the National Assembly, he said leaders of major political parties, including the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), […]
What is the JAAC Truly Up to?
Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) government has officially banned the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC). The regional Home Department declared it a proscribed organization under the First Schedule of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 2014, citing that the group is engaged in terrorism and acting in a manner prejudicial to state peace and security. According to the […]
JAAC declared proscribed party ahead of AJK polls on July 27
The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government on Friday formally banned Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), declaring it a proscribed organisation under the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA). The AJK government’s Home Department also issued a notification and put JAAC in the First Schedule. “Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JK-JAAC), also known by names […]
JAAC faces backlash for refusing talks to spoil polls despite acceptance of demands
The Joint Awami Action Committee’s (JAAC) persistent avoidance of institutional dialogue and refusal to engage with a designated implementation committee have sparked widespread accusations that the group is deploying deliberate election-spoiling tactics to destabilize the democratic process in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). The criticism intensifies as the committee maintains its call for a wheel-jam […]