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.

Move to pave way for holding local govt polls in AJK

Election Commission decides to review LG laws in Punjab, KP and Sindh and suggest necessary changes to LG Act, 1990.

Published 30 Sep, 2026 07:00am

Kashmir lawmaker calls for greater role for women in decision-making

Says women’s active participation indispensable in tackling climate-related challenges

Published 29 Sep, 2026 06:58am

AJK PM blames political instability for lack of progress

Gillani says four premiers changed in five years, affecting continuity and governance.

Published 29 Sep, 2026 06:57am

AJK PM directs early launch of official digital portal

MUZAFFARABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Iftikhar Gillani has directed the Information Technology...

Published 28 Sep, 2026 05:55am

AJK PM to review Bhimber development

Officials prepare security, logistics for premier’s first official visit; speaker unveils 100-day uplift plan.

Published 28 Sep, 2026 05:55am

AJK launches fire safety audit of key public buildings

MUZAFFARABAD: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) has launched a fire safety...

Published 27 Sep, 2026 07:25am

PML-N’s Dr Najeeb Naqi sworn in as AJK president

Years after his ‘accidental’ foray into politics, the Poonch native emerged as consensus candidate after speaker, PM slots went to

Published 25 Sep, 2026 07:01am

From medicine to politics: Dr Najeeb Naqi’s journey from accidental entrant to AJK president

There were growing calls for the presidency to go to a representative of the Poonch division.

Updated 24 Sep, 2026 04:28pm

PML-N's Dr Najeeb Naqi sworn in as AJK president after his election

Dr Naqi elected president after securing 32 votes from the Legislative Assembly; his sole contender, PPP’s Chaudhry Latif Akbar, bags 13 votes.

Updated 24 Sep, 2026 05:50pm

AJK Legislative Assembly to elect new president today

Dr Najeeb Naqi of the ruling PML-N and Chaudhry Latif Akbar of the PPP are contesting the election.

Updated 24 Sep, 2026 08:36am

Nominations filed for AJK presidential election on 24th

MUZAFFARABAD: The ruling PML-N and opposition PPP on Saturday submitted nomination papers for their respective...

Published 20 Sep, 2026 04:50am

Candidates from PML-N, PPP file papers for presidential election in AJK

Election slated for Sept 24; PPP candidate Chaudhry Latif Akbar has served as AJK Legislative Assembly speaker and as acting president after the post fell vacant in January.

Published 19 Sep, 2026 07:19pm

AJK to welcome investment in tourism projects

Minister says the government would create a conducive environment for investors and promote investment in the sector.

Published 19 Sep, 2026 04:09am

New AJK govt seeks investment, revival of idle industrial units

Minister calls for removing unnecessary hurdles faced by investors.

Published 18 Sep, 2026 07:11am

AJK cabinet orders review of education package

Vows to revive "stalled" development process; PM Gillani says governance requires a change in attitude, not more money.

Published 18 Sep, 2026 07:10am

AJK set to get new president on 24th

MUZAFFARABAD: The new Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) president will be elected on September 24, the region’s ...

Published 16 Sep, 2026 06:49am

AJK-PSC ready to extend deadline for applications

MUZAFFARABAD: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (AJK-PSC) said on Tuesday that it would extend ...

Published 16 Sep, 2026 06:49am

AJK presidential election to be held on Sept 24

Polling to be held at AJK Assembly Secretariat from 10am to 1pm, says CEC Mughal; president's office vacant since January.

Published 15 Sep, 2026 06:11pm

AJK PM vows to keep office accessible to public

The move will enable the government to obtain first-hand information about public grievances and issues requiring its attention.

Published 15 Sep, 2026 07:33am

PML-N lawmaker calls for political consensus

MUZAFFARABAD: A ruling PML-N lawmaker in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Wednesday stressed the need for setting...

Published 13 Sep, 2026 06:59am