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.
PM Rathore says the situation had become so tense that candidates were unable to campaign freely for the legislative assembly elections scheduled for July 27.
Updated17 Jun, 202607:46am
JAAC leader seeks withdrawal of the notification proscribing Joint Awami Action Committee and offers to end the sit-ins and surrender before local police if the demand is accepted.
Updated13 Jun, 202607:31am
At least one person was killed and four others injured in a clash between law enforcement and participants of a proscribed JAAC gathering on the outskirts of Rawalakot.
Updated12 Jun, 202608:04am
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
