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Sep222021 by editorNo Comments

Sardar Sant Singh Tegh, Political Leader, Muzaffarabad/ Jammu

Opinion

Sardar Sant Singh TeghSardar Sant Singh Tegh was born on April 13, 1907 at Hattian in Muzaffarabad district. Education and Personal life He passed Matriculation examination and achieved good command over several languages. He was married twice; to Lakshami Kaur in 1928 and Tirath Kaur in 1945. Political Career At the age of 10 he was an eye-witness to Jallianwala Bagh Massacre. He started his political career at the age of 20. He was elected President of Kisan Sabha in 1933 and President of local gurdwara in 1934, and joined National Conference, becoming member of its General Council from 1938 to 1950. In 1950 he became the first President of the State Akali Dal and continued till 1957. He joined freedom movement against British Raj during his student days. SardarSant Singh...

Sep132021 by editorNo Comments

Aysha S. Khan, Author, Muzaffarabad

Writers

Aysha S. Khan, Ayesha S. Khan is a young author from Azad Kashmir. In April 2019, she completed her Bachelors in English from the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad. She considers herself as an adamant bibliophile and seeks pleasure in writing her heart out regarding different social issues which are deteriorating the society in one way or another. "The Freezing Point" is her first published work, which is cause and effect novel, and falls under the category of tragedy. Moreover, she is also the founder of "Muzaffarabad Book Club" . She has a resplendent dream to promote book reading and writing among masses.

Mar182021 by editorNo Comments

Young Climbers Pay Tribute to Sadpara

News

Muzaffarabad Report: Zubair Uddin Arfi Three young mountaineers from Muzaffarabad while paying tribute to Muhammad Ali Sadpara have successfully climbed the famous "Makra Peak" located in Behri Pattehka District Muzaffarabad. This peak also connects Pakistani controlled Kashmir with Hazara Region of the Himalayas. The Makra Peak is 3,885 metres (12,746 ft) high. Muhammad Ali Sadpara was a Pakistani high altitude mountaineer who together with two other trying to climb K2, the world's second highest peak at 8,611m (28,251 ft) and also reputedly the deadliest. His family and authorities have confirmed their death. Young mountaineers including Wasim Malik, Israr Kazmi and Rana Zeeshan from district Muzaffarabad successfully climb...

Mar32021 by editor_1No Comments

British woman builds earthquake destroyed school from her pocket

Activities, News

By Zubair Ud Din Arfi / Farooq Mughal : Muzaffarabad / / A Pakistan origin British woman set a glorious example by rebuilding an earthquake affected primary school in a far-flung village of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). 28-year-old Shireen Khan met the total expenditure of newly constructed building from her own pocket by spending all her savings that she earned while working for overtime. Shireen Khan who is a nurse by profession, inaugurated the newly built primary school on Monday. She runs a charity known as Carrot Kids. The new building is comprised of three classrooms, one office room and two washrooms along with other facilities constructed at a cost of approximately Rs. 2 million at Cheerban Punjkoot village, some 50 kilometres away from AJK Capital Muzaffarabad...

Feb192021 by editor_1No Comments

Distribution of clothes to deserving families in Muzaffarabad

ہماری سرگرمیاں

We collect donations of used clothes in the UK and distribute them among the neediest people in deserving communities in Muzaffarabad Azad Kashmir. Press For Peace Welfare Activities: UPDATE 19 June 2021 | By Zubair ud Din Arfi , Senior Field Co-ordinator Press For Peace Welfare Activities Activity update 1-3 February 2021 Duration: 3 Days | By Zubair ud Din Arfi , Senior Field Co-ordinator Activity Date 1-3 February, 2021 Duration: 3 Days Theme: Facilitating the Vulnerable Communities of District Muzaffarbad Azad Jammu and Kashmir through the Distribution of Winter Clothes Background of the Activity The Press for Peace (PFP) is committed to reach out the most vulnerabl...