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Freelance Journalist, ex-BBC, ex-Reuters,ex-AFP, ex-Herald. Winner of BBC News Award of best reporting in the West and Central Asia region
Jul 1 20 tweets 3 min read
Loyalty for Sale: Azad Kashmir’s Party-Hopping Olympics
In AJK, loyalty is not a virtue—it’s a liability.
Principles are heavy baggage; the region’s politicians prefer to travel light.
As election winds blow or a new prime minister is crowned in Islamabad, a miraculous transformation takes place. The same politician who yesterday swore by ideology, qasams, and qasids suddenly develops “serious reservations” with their old party. In a touching midnight ceremony, they declare undying love for a completely opposite party.
Jun 30 27 tweets 4 min read
Azad Kashmir: An Island of Perks for the Political Elite — and Rising Poverty for Everyone Else
Let me explain to you what's really going on in Azad Kashmir.
People outside Azad Kashmir — and even many within it — have no idea how this system truly works. And maybe that's the point: it's designed to be confusing, hidden, and quietly maintained. But now is the time to speak clearly, because the truth affects us all.
Jun 27 27 tweets 4 min read
There's a speech by the Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir that every Kashmiri needs to hear.
It was delivered on May 29, 2025, near Muzaffarabad at the inauguration of a water treatment plant. Just listen to what was said: “This system—of which you and I are beneficiaries—was fundamentally meant to serve as a base camp for the Kashmir freedom movement. But by playing musical chairs with power, we’ve drifted far from that purpose.
Jun 26 23 tweets 3 min read
Punjab: 130 Million People, 17 Ministers — AJK: 2.7 Million People, 32 Ministers — AJK’s Overgrown Cabinet, Built on Kashmir’s Suffering
Let me explain something that puts things in perspective. Punjab is Pakistan’s most populous province, with a population of nearly 130 million. Its annual budget is around Rs 5.3 trillion. Despite being so vast in both population and area, its administrative setup is relatively lean.
Jun 25 20 tweets 3 min read
Let’s talk facts — not politics.
The PM of Pakistan-administered Kashmir keeps repeating three big claims.
First, that 70% of electricity is being stolen.
Second, that people aren’t paying their electricity bills. And third, that his government is covering the electricity subsidy from its own resources.
But here’s the thing — none of these claims actually match the facts.
Jun 9 24 tweets 4 min read
Welcome to Azad Kashmir Expo 2025
Welcome to the Azad Kashmir Expo 2025 -where every pavilion looks different,but tells the same story: amendment to the constitution to benefit elite,power games,perks on display,fake accountability, & closed doors when people ask questions. This expo celebrates the kind of “successes” that peoplin Pakistan and Azad Kashmir have paid for — and still are.
Jun 7 20 tweets 3 min read
Kashmiri Refugees Get $0.42 a Day — 10 Times Below Poverty Line of $4.20
Around 8,500 families—about 43,000 people—fled from Indian-administered Kashmir to Pakistan-administered Kashmir (PaK) during the early days of the armed uprising in 1989–1990. Since then, they have been living in 20 refugee camps, waiting for safety, stability, and justice.
But what they have endured instead is a lifetime of hunger, neglect, and poverty.
May 30 21 tweets 3 min read
Kashmir: Thrones of Bone
Congratulations to all. The Kashmiri struggle has long been reduced to its most tragic and hollow measure: the body count. A struggle that, sadly, was never truly measured by the cries of grieving mothers, the sacrifices of shattered families, or the miseries of the living. No — it has always been counted in corpses.
Jan 15 20 tweets 4 min read
Muzaffarabad's "Charm": Where Buses, Feces, and Filth Create the Ultimate Urban Experience
Welcome to the heart of Muzaffarabad, where the bus stand on Bank Road offers a truly unique experience. This isn’t just any bus stand—oh no, this one comes with a bonus: the charm of being nestled right next to residential homes and the Cardiac Hospital! Because who doesn’t want to live next to the constant hum of buses honking their pressure horns and the delightful sight of garbage strewn across the streets?
Jun 11, 2024 31 tweets 4 min read
#Azad Kashmir: A Hub of Exploitation—Humanitarian Catastrophe in Occupied Kashmir Used as Political Fodder by Successive Governments
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Thread The political elite of #AJK have long forsaken their moral and political duty towards Indian-occupied Kashmir, callously washing their hands of the region and callously abandoning its people to the mercy of a million-strong Indian military force.
May 6, 2024 23 tweets 3 min read
The #Struggle for Equity: Unveiling the Class Divide in Pakistan-administered #Kashmir
In Pakistan-administered Kashmir, a profound dichotomy unfolds—a tale of two worlds cleaved by #privilege and under #privileged. Behind the idyllic scenery lies a simmering conflict, a quiet but potent class war that pits the elite echelons of #power against the disenfranchised masses, each vying for their share of #dignity and #equity.
May 5, 2024 78 tweets 9 min read
What's behind the public resentment directed towards the political elite of Azad Kashmir? Explore this thread to find out.
Unveiling Financial Secrecy: Investigating Azad Kashmir's Fiscal Management
@CMShehbaz @BBhuttoZardari @MaryamNSharif @GovtofPakis @PakPMO 1. In Azad Kashmir, successive regional administrations have managed Pakistan's annual grant, totaling tens of billions of rupees, under a veil of secrecy. This lack of transparency, coupled with a stark absence of accountability and restricted access to information, has created
Apr 18, 2024 69 tweets 10 min read
Deception Unveiled:The Truth Behind Kashmir's Policy Institute
In Muzaffarabad,a government institution known as the Kashmir Policy Research Institute (KPRI) has regrettably become yet another instrument of deceit. Recent revelations have not only sparked outrage but also deepened distrust, prompting a thorough examination of Azad Kashmir's political elite for their unethical dissemination of falsehoods aimed at perpetuating the deception of the people in Indian-occupied Kashmir.
Apr 14, 2024 17 tweets 2 min read
Exposed:Kashmir Policy Research Institute - A Facade for Political Manipulation
In the intricate web of geopolitical turmoil surrounding the Kashmir issue, truth often becomes the first casualty. Within this labyrinth lies the Kashmir Policy Research Institute (KPRI),purportedly a beacon of insight and analysis on Jammu and Kashmir matters. However, recent revelations peel back the layers of deception, exposing KPRI as little more than a facade for political manipulation.
Founded within the government-funded Jammu Kashmir Liberation Cell (JKLC),
Nov 27, 2023 16 tweets 3 min read
#UNFPA's Role in #Muzaffarabad #YouthSummit Sparks Controversy
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is embroiled in a growing controversy for its involvement in a contentious Youth Summit in Muzaffarabad,
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particularly centered around the proposed youth policy set for discussion. This has triggered concerns about the policy's legitimacy, funding, the government's intentions, and the inclusiveness of the consultation process with diverse youth backgrounds.
Nov 25, 2023 25 tweets 3 min read
Symbolic Summit Sparks Outrage: UNFPA's Role Questioned Amidst Pakistan-Administered Kashmir Government Failure
Youth Crisis: Unemployment, Limited Opportunities, and a Bleak Future
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@PakPMO Pakistan-administered Kashmir grapples with soaring unemployment rates,limited job opportunities,& insufficient support for its youth. This has prompted a growing desire among young individuals to leave the region due to the absence of job prospects,scholarships,&social security
Nov 23, 2023 27 tweets 4 min read
The Shame Assembly: Unveiling the Betrayal in Pakistan-administered Kashmir and Occupied Kashmir
A political drama unfolds under the name of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Assembly—a misnomer that echoes with hollow promises of representation and democracy.
Thread This assembly, appropriately termed the Shame Assembly, stands as a profound betrayal to the people of Pakistan-administered Kashmir and those in the Indian-occupied territory, callously disregarding their voices and aspirations.
Oct 21, 2023 9 tweets 2 min read
یہ تھرڈ ضرور ہڑھیں

آزاد کشمیر کی سیاسی اشرافیہ دنیا کا بدترین استحصالی گروہ
اگر مظفرآباد اور اسلام آباد میں ایک دوسرے کے مخالف حکومتیں قائم ہوں اور مظفرآباد کا حکمران طبقہ یہ محسوس کرے کہ اسلام آباد میں ان کے سیاسی مخالف حکمران طبقے سے ان کے سیاسی اور مالی مفادات کو خطرہ ہے تو وہ انہیں بلیک میل کرنے کے لیے اچانک قوم پرست بن جاتے ہیں، شناخت اور لاشوں کے پیچھے چھپنتے ہیں اور لوگوں کے جذبات کو
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کرنے کے لیے پاکستان مخالف بیانیہ استعمال کرتے ہیں۔ جیران کن بات یہ ہے کہ بعض سمجھدار لوگ جو ان کی گندی سیاست کے
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رہے ہوتے ہیں وہ بھی ان کی
Oct 19, 2023 19 tweets 3 min read
Kashmiri Delegations to the USA: Kashmir Cause or Pleasure Trip?
As politicians from Azad Kashmir gear up for their upcoming visit to the United States, a contentious debate is reignited over the real intention behind these journeys to Western capitals. Image The visit, ostensibly aimed at raising awareness about the Kashmir issue and human rights violations, have ignited a growing debate about the sincerity and effectiveness of these delegations. Critics contend that these trips often bear the hallmarks of pleasure tours rather
Oct 19, 2023 16 tweets 3 min read
Azad Kashmir's Prime Minister Faces Backlash Over Misleading Claims on Federal Tax Share Amid Electricity Tariff Protests
Amid a wave of protests against rising electricity tariffs in #AJK, PM Chaudhry Anwarul Haq's recent assertion regarding the Pakistan government's reduction Image of AJK's federal tax allocation by Rs 20 billion to cover electricity bill has stirred a storm of controversy. If his claim were true, it could have led to higher electricity costs for the people of AJK. However, a closer examination of the situation reveals a significantly Image
Oct 7, 2023 12 tweets 2 min read
Bridal Extravagance of Politician's Son Amidst Economic Struggles: A Stark Contrast in #AJK
In the heart of Muzaffarabad, the capital of Pakistan-administered Kashmir,a recent bridal procession unfolded,casting a surreal juxtaposition against the backdrop of the region's stark economic realities. Here, in a place where over 30% of residents wrestle with the harsh grasp of poverty, a bride and groom, adorned in resplendent attire, embarked on their nuptial journey aboard a luxury horse-drawn carriage.