Stories by Tariq Naqash

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.

14 dead, seven hurt in separate accidents on mountain roads

Seven people, including a father and his two sons, were killed when a passenger jeep veered off the road and plunged down a mountainside near Muzaffarabad.

Updated 26 Oct, 2026 08:28am

7 killed as jeep plunges down mountain slope on outskirts of Muzaffarabad

Driver lost control of the vehicle while passing through a landslide-affected stretch, police say.

Published 25 Oct, 2026 06:51pm

4 children killed as van plunges into ravine in Neelum Valley

The van plunged more than 500 metres off the road into a rocky ravine.

Published 24 Oct, 2026 12:54pm

AJK assembly speaker calls for consensus on future of refugee seats

Backs institutional reforms, says electricity and flour subsidies will continue.

Published 16 Oct, 2026 07:03am

AJK leaders call for peaceful resolution of Poonch crisis

Call was made at a meeting hosted by Muslim Conference president Sardar Attique Ahmed Khan at his Rawalpindi residence on Monday.

Updated 13 Oct, 2026 08:23am

Four of a family die after landmine explodes near LoC

MUZAFFARABAD: Four men from the same family were killed when a landmine exploded near the Line of Control (LoC) in...

Published 13 Oct, 2026 06:59am

4 men killed in landmine explosion near LoC in Azad Kashmir

Former AJK premier expresses grief over the loss of lives.

Updated 13 Oct, 2026 12:30am

Charity school opens new avenues for visually impaired children

On a sprawling 100-kanal campus on the outskirts of Mirpur, the southern lakeside city of Azad Jammu and Kashmir...

Published 12 Oct, 2026 07:01am

Plan to introduce surgical services at Samahni hospital: AJK minister

MUZAFFARABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Health Minister Dr Mustafa Bashir Abbasi has announced plans to introduce...

Published 11 Oct, 2026 07:49am

Earthquake anniversary marked across Azad Kashmir

MUZAFFARABAD: The 21st anniversary of the devastating Oct 8, 2005 earthquake was observed across Azad Jammu and...

Published 09 Oct, 2026 07:16am

AJK holds disaster-awareness events on eve of quake anniversary

MUZAFFARABAD: A walk, flag march and candlelight vigil were held in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) capital on...

Published 08 Oct, 2026 07:01am

Azad Kashmir to complete 53 quake-hit educational projects by December

MUZAFFARABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) is expected to complete another 53 educational projects in the...

Published 07 Oct, 2026 07:03am

AJK officials warned over contempt

Justice Akram said implementation of judicial decisions is essential for maintaining public confidence in the justice system.

Published 06 Oct, 2026 06:59am

Former AJK PM considering setting up forum of thinkers to debate challenges

MUZAFFARABAD: Senior PML-N leader and former Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) prime minister Raja Farooq Haider has said...

Published 05 Oct, 2026 05:16am

AJK tourism dept reviews development of Mirpur sites

MUZAFFARABAD: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Tourism and Archaeology Department has directed private operators and...

Updated 04 Oct, 2026 05:42pm

Four elected unopposed to AJK Council

The four vacant seats had been contested by three PML-N nominees and one PPP nominee.

Published 03 Oct, 2026 06:26am

Woman swept away by sudden surge in Jhelum River

MUZAFFARABAD: A 55-year-old woman was swept away by a sudden surge in the Jhelum River while collecting firewood...

Published 03 Oct, 2026 06:25am

AJK lifts ban on postings, transfers, reshuffles DCs

MUZAFFARABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Iftikhar Gilani on Thursday lifted the ban on appointments...

Published 02 Oct, 2026 06:59am

PML-N, PPP nominees file papers for four AJK Council seats

Polling is scheduled for Oct 12 at the Legislative Assembly Hall, from 10am to 1pm.

Published 02 Oct, 2026 06:58am

Dialogue urged with Poonch protesters to resolve unrest

Former AJK Prime Minister Raja Farooq Haider urges PM and president to engage with protesters.

Updated 01 Oct, 2026 08:54am