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Is Jammu and Kashmir a disputed territory?
The conflict started after the partition of India in 1947 as both India and Pakistan claimed the entirety of the former princely state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is a dispute over the region that escalated into three wars between India and Pakistan and several other armed skirmishes.
When India referred the dispute of Jammu and Kashmir to the UN?
India sought resolution of the issue at the UN Security Council (UNSC) on 1 January 1948. Following the set-up of the United Nations Commission for India and Pakistan (UNCIP), the UN Security Council passed Resolution 47 on 21 April 1948.
Who suggested the name of Pakistan?
The name of the country was coined in 1933 by Choudhry Rahmat Ali, a Pakistan Movement activist, who published it in a pamphlet Now or Never, using it as an acronym (“thirty million Muslim brethren who live in PAKISTAN”), and referring to the names of the five northern regions of the British Raj: Punjab, Afghania.
When did Muzaffarabad became capital of AJK?
October 24, 1947
Azad Kashmir
| Azad Jammu and Kashmir آزاد جموں و کشمیر | |
|---|---|
| Administering Country | Pakistan |
| Established | October 24, 1947 (Azad Kashmir Day) |
| Capital | Muzaffarabad |
| Largest city | Muzaffarabad |
What is the history of Azad Jammu and Kashmir?
The Muslims of Azad Jammu and Kashmir started a liberation against India in 1947. As a result of this war, the Government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir was established on 24th October, 1947, in the liberated area which is about 5,000 square miles out of total area of 84,471 square miles.
What is the difference between Azad Kashmir and Pakistan?
Pakistan is administering the region as a self-governing territory rather than incorporating it in the federation since the UN-mandated ceasefire. Azad Kashmir has its own elected President, Prime Minister, Legislative Assembly, High Court, with Azam Khan as its present chief justice, and official flag.
Where is Jammu and Kashmir located in the world?
The state of Jammu and Kashmir having an area of 84,471 square miles lies in the North East of Pakistan and North West of India. Russia, China and Afghanistan also shares its border towards the North.
Who is the constitutional head of State in Azad Kashmir?
The President is the constitutional head of state, while the Prime Minister, supported by a Council of Ministers, is the chief executive. The unicameral Azad Kashmir Legislative Assembly elects both the Prime Minister and President.