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What type of government does Azad Jammu and Kashmir have?
Government. Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) is a self-governing state under Pakistani control, but under Pakistan’s constitution the state is informally part of the country. Pakistan is administering the region as a self-governing territory rather than incorporating it in the federation since the UN-mandated ceasefire.
Which is the highest peak in Azad Jammu and Kashmir?
The northern part of Azad Jammu and Kashmir encompasses the lower part of the Himalayas, including Jamgarh Peak (15,531 feet [4,734 meters]). However, Sarwali peak in the Neelum Valley is the highest peak in the state.
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.
What is the main source of income in Azad Kashmir?
Agriculture is a major part of Azad Kashmir’s economy. Low-lying areas that have high populations grow crops like barley, mangoes, millet, corn (maize), and wheat, and also raise cattle. In the elevated areas that are less populated and more spread-out, forestry, corn, and livestock are the main sources of income.
Why are Kashmiri protesters protesting in Azad Kashmir?
The protesters were demanding that Azad Kashmir’s existing legislative assembly be converted into a constitutional assembly and the area’s unification with the Gilgit-Baltistan region. Pakistan and India both rule part of the disputed Himalayan territory of Jammu and Kashmir, but claim it in full.
What type of plate boundary is northern Azad Kashmir?
Northern Azad Kashmir lies in a region that experiences strong vibrations of the earth as a result of the Indian plate under thrusting the Eurasian plate. A major earthquake in 2005 killed at least 100,000 people and left another three million people displaced, causing widespread devastation to the region’s infrastructure and economy.