Bagh Valley

Locals and army personal at the accident site. BAGH: At least 13 passengers were killed and six others severly injured when a passenger bus plunged into a deep ravine early on Monday in Seeryan, Forward Kahota, some 50 kilometres from here. The bus was going from Rawalpindi to Forward Kahuta in Bagh district. It fell down a 150 metre slope, according to police official Riaz Abbasi, who added that that around 20 people were on board. A senior government official said, “The accident occurred around 5:00 am.” We have moved the injured to hospitals and handed over the bodies of the deceased to their relatives,” local administration official Sardar Shahbaz Ali said. The officials said the cause of the accident was not immediately known. The dead were identified as Safeer Ahmed, Wazir Muhammad, Ikhlas Khan, Hafiz Shaban Malik, Muhammad Shafi, Mursleen, Fayaz, Tariq, Muhammad Bashir and Muhammad Latif, while the other three could not be identified till the filing of this report. Muhammad, Fay...

BAGH (SANA): 23 vehicles coming from Rawalpindi to Bagh were looted at gunpoint in Kotli Satian on Wednesday. The dacoits manged to escape from the site after robbing the vehicles where passengers were deprived of their 0.4 million besides that robbers took away one hundred mobiles as well. According to the details, owing to the series of the robbing incidents, the masses demanded the Pakistani government as well as of AJK government to take immediate actions against the dacoits and brought them before the court so that no one could do dare to commit such heinous crime in the time to come.

BAGH (SANA): Jamaat-e-Islami Amir Syed Munawar Hassan said on Monday that the freedom movement of Kashmir is the war for Pakistan’s completion and nation will not allow any ruler to deceit with Kashmir issue. He assured Syed Ali Gilani and the whole Kashmiri nation that the whole nation is on the back of Mujahideen. This Munawar Hassan said while addressing the “Right of Self-Determination Conference”, adding that peace in the region is only possible after accepting the right of self determination of Kashmiri’s. He asked the rulers to stop the military operation and solve the problem through dialogue process with Taliban in Swat, Malakand and Dir. He said India is hatching conspiracies against Pakistan to weaken it, adding that the need is to counter the Indian efforts to weaken Pakistan. Munawar Hassan said that the unity among the political parties is the need of the hour for the success of Kashmiri’s freedom movement. He said that all the people living in Pakistan support the freed...

Image via Wikipedia ISLAMABAD, Jun 18 (APP): The Government of Pakistan has signed an MoU, with the Government of China on Thursday to reconstruct and rehabilitate three major cities of AJK destroyed in the 2005 earthquake, under AJK Urban Development Programme. The umbrella contract for this project has already been signed between ERRA and the Two Chinese Construction Companies. In order to assist the Government of Pakistan to complete the development work in the earthquake affected areas of Muzaffarabad, Bagh and Rawalakot, the Government of China offered credit worth US$ 300 million, whereas the Government of Pakistan contributed additional US$ 53 million to complete various reconstruction projects under AJK Urban Development Project. For smooth and effective implementation of MCDP, a Steering Committee” has been constituted under the Deputy Chairman ERRA Lt. Gen Sajjad Akram, which has the mandate to give policy direction for Project Implementation and ensure timely and effective...

BAGH: Federal Minister for Labour and Manpower Syed Khurshid Shah has said that PPP has still invited Mian Brothers for reconciliation for the larger interest of country. He expressed these views while addressing a public gathering. He said, the impact that government was involved behind the SC verdict against Mian Brothers was wrong because if they look in the past history PPP leadership was also being targeted. He said that Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto was exiled while President Asif Ali Zardari was put into jail. He said they did not wanted to practice the politics of confrontation and their leadership was being targeted but PPP didn’t give up hope. He stated further that they wanted reconciliation with PML-N for the integrity of the country and providing relief to the people. He said that people still considered Asif Ali Zardari their leader and were agreed on their policies. President PPP (AJK) Chaudhary Majeed while addressing the public gathering said that the ...

ISLAMABAD - Two leading Chinese firms would undertake the urban development projects in three quake affected cities Muzaffarabad, Bagh and Rawlakot. An umbrella contract for the AJK urban development project was signed here at Earthquake Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Authority (ERRA) in presence of the President AJK Raja Zulqarnain, PM AJK Sardar Muhammad Yaqoob, Federal Minister for Kashmir and Northern Affairs (KANA) Qamar-uz-Zaman Kaira and Chinese ambassador H.E. Luo Zhaohui. The Contract was signed by representatives of two Chinese construction companies and ERRA deputy chairman Lt Gen Sajjad Akram. In order to assist Pakistan to complete the development work in earthquake affected areas, China offered credit worth $300 million whereas Pakistan government contributed additional $53 Million to complete the reconstruction projects, said ERRA deputy chairman in his address to the ceremony. Meanwhile, for smooth and effective implementation of Muzaffarabad city development projec...

BAGH - MIRPUR ( AJK ) Jan. 8 (APP): Amidst exceptionally‑tightened security arrangements Ashura, the sanctified day of the global history and a unique icon of the supreme sacrifice, made by Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions for the cause of Islam, was observed with religious fervor, reverence and solemnity at both sides of the line of control in the Himalayan State of Jammu & Kashmir on the 10th of Muharram, Thursday with a steadfast resolve to fight against all types of tyrannical forces, wherever they exist to accomplish the cherished mission, to take to the great mission, the glory of Islam, in all circumstances. This exceptionally important day dawned with special prayers by the faithful at all mosques and Imambargahs, on both sides of the LoC with Nimaz‑e‑Fajar. In Azad Jammu Kashmir, Alam, ZulÆjinnah and Tazia processions were brought out from Imambargahs which culminated at their fixed spots after marching through their tradition routes in all eight district he...

BAGH , Dec 19 (APP): At least seven persons were killed and one injured when a Hiace plunged into a deep ravine near Ghaziabad, on Friday. According to Dirkot police sources, a Hiace was heading towards Muzaffarabad from here, when it plunged into a deep ravine. As a result, seven persons died on the spot. The injured identified as Kabir was shifted to hospital. Those killed were Fayaz, Haji Siab, Mustafa Rathore, Zaheer, Naseem Begum, Imran Shah, and Ahsan.

BAGH (AJK) , Dec 12 (APP): Prime Minister Azad Kashmir Sardar Attique Ahmed Khan has strengthened democracy in Azad Kashmir while dissolving the AJK cabinet. The steps taken by the PPP central leadership for strengthening the democracy and the democratic institutions in Azad Kashmir will also pave the way for liberating occupied Kashmir. These views were expressed by Administrator district council Bagh Sheikh Mehmood Ahmed Advocate, President Muslim Conference district Bagh Sardar Mir Akbar Khan, Municipal administrator Syed Shujaat Hussain Gardezi and Chairman Development Authority district Bagh Tariq Masood while talking to APP here on Friday. They were of the view that with the inclusion of members of Forward Bloc (FB) and opposition in the AJK Cabinet would strengthen democracy. They appreciated the step for saving democracy in Azad Kashmir and expressed confidence that Sardar Attique government would complete its constitutional tenure. Courtesy: APP

Bagh, Oct 3 (APP) - A passenger jeep carrying 20 passengers Friday fell into a deep ravine while negotiating a sharp curve near Khurshidabad in District Bagh of Azad Jammu & Kashmir killing nine persons and injuring critically four passengers including a girl. According to Express News on sensing danger most of the passengers jumped from the jeep and managed to save their precious lives. The injured has been shifted to hospital in forward Kahuta.While emergency has been declared in district hospital Bagh. The dead bodies have been retrieved from the ravine following a swift relief operation by locals and police. Prime Minister of Pakistan Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has expressed shock and grief over the loss of precious lives in this tragic accident. In a message to AJK President Raja Zulqarnain Khan and Prime Minister Sardar Attique Khan on Friday, the Prime Minister conveyed his heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved families. He prayed for the eternal rest of the departed souls.

Islamabad - CDA Director Administration Gul Hasan died of heart failure late Tuesday night. The dead body of Gul Hasan was taken to his hometown Bagh in AJK for burial. Gul Hasan was a soft-spoken, polite and competent officer of the CDA. He also served as Parliament Lodges director and held other important posts in the civic body. CDA Chairman Kamran Lashari and employees of the CDA have expressed shock over the sudden demise of Gul Hasan. They prayed to Allah to rest the departed soul in peace and grant courage to the bereaved family to bear the irreparable loss. Corutesy: The News

Bagh (Yousuf Kashmiri) Recent heavy rains have badly damaged the roads in various parts of Bagh.The road connecting Bagh to Muzaffarabad via Sudhan Galli has been totally vanished at Paddar Nallah. Several houses have been reported to be destroyed while land sliding has also caused damages at various places of Bagh. The people of Paddar Gulsher Khan and adjacent areas are suffering a lot of problems due to the main road link disconnection which has been wiped away by the flooded water. Specially children, women and patients are suffering the most. The road contactors are always using insufficient and poor quality materials for the roads which cause this kind of destruction every year. The people of Paddar Gulsher Khan had always been demanding the government of AJK to construct a bridge on Paddar mini river and even many politicians promised near elections to construct the bridge but no step has been taken so far. Pictures Courtesy: Muhammad Yousuf Kashmiri

Bagh AJK (Yousuf Kashmiri) The employees of the Department of Zakaat Fund protested for their rights of pension. They stressed the Prime Minister of Azad Jammu & Kashmir to recognize their right of pension and issue a pension rules notification in favor of the employees. The protestants declared that we will continue our strike untill the recognition and acceptance of our demands.

Bagh (Yousuf Kashmiri) The World Population Day was celebrated in the whole state of Jammu & Kashmir including Bagh. This day is observed every year all over the world on 11th of July to raise awareness among the public about the dangers of rapidly increasing population. A walk was conducted in Bagh city by the Population Welfare Department of Bagh AJK. The participants of the walk were carrying placards and banners reflecting the messages about the population stabilization. The participants of the walk said that organizing the the world population day at big levels and other seminars in this connection will surely promote the family planning. The speakers called for taking steps to ensure the supply of basic health facilities in the rural areas of Bagh. The people of Bagh city appreciated the steps taken by the Govt. for the population welfare. The walk started from Khan chowk and passing through the main bazaar, it ended at Haidri Chowk. District wise population in 1998 ...

Bagh (INP) the people of South Bagh have rejected the declaration of AJK Govt. to make Harighel a subdivision. They said that this decision is not based on sincerity and only a particular area and tribe will benefit from it. The most suitable place for Tehsil Headquarter is South Bagh, the govt. has to take back its decision otherwise we will come out on roads to protest. 30 thousand people belonging to the 2 union councils of South Bagh have condemned the Govt. decision on Harighel Subdivision project. Various political and social leaders from the different parts of South Bagh, Sardar Maqsood Advocate, Sardar Irshad and Parvez Mughal from Chitra Topi, Sardar Aqeel, Muhammad Shabir from Kothian, Haji Iftikhar and Sardar Faris from Bhurka, Sardar Muhammad Parvez from Potha, Sardar Liaqat Ali and Ghulam Mustafa from Kalri Topi, Sardar Muhammad Zahid, Muhammad Farid, Irshad Mughal, from Bhata Sangarh, Sardar Muhammad Niaz and Shakeel Ahmed from Mehra, Sardar Mukhtar and Sardar Mahroof fr...

The minister of constructions, Col. Raja Muhammad Nasim Khan has said that the establishment of Harighel Subdivision is the gateway for the development in the central region of Bagh. The prime minister of AJ&K has put forth 99 percent and I have put 1 percent effort in the establishment of Harighel Sub Division. Sardar Attique is the party leader of Muslim Conference and he has got the full confidence and support of the parliamentarian party of Muslim Conference. There is no forward block in AJK Assembly but the losers are spreading false information to keep themselves alive in the politics. Nasim further said that Muslim Conference will not only complete its current ruling period but will form the government for the next 10 years under the leadership of Sardar Attique. Opposition is taking undue advantage of the friendly behavior of Sardar Attique Ahmed Khan but if the opposition does not change its negative attitude then we will have to take some steps. Col. Nasim was addressing...

The website of Azad Jammu & Kashmir Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (AJKTEVTA) has been launched ( www.ajktevta.org ). A lot of useful information regarding the increasing trend of technical & IT education is available on the site. Further you can find Course details, online results, job openings, upcoming projects, and a lot more useful information on this portal. About AJKTEVTA: Under the Act III dated 17th February 2007 vide Notification No. Admin./Accounts/315-25/2007 dated 25th January 2007, the Azad Jammu & Kashmir Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority has been established. Azad Jammu and Kashmir Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority is established with the objectives to strengthen the skill development programme, produce required No. of trained manpower and bring it at par with the National and international standards so that skilled manpower can contribute towards reducing unemployment, alleviation of poverty an...