--- title: "AJK government announces phased restoration of internet services" description: "Most outlets led with the AJK government’s announcement of a phased restoration of internet services, emphasizing the fulfillment of a commitment by the newly elected Prime Minister Iftikhar Gilani. Dawn added context about the differential rollout, noting that broadband and cellular data would resume fully in some districts. Both excerpts framed the development as a positive step without additional commentary." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/5414-ajk-pm-vows-to-restore-routes-internet-within-two-days site: HarZaviya language: en --- # AJK government announces phased restoration of internet services pakistan · latest filing 1 Sep 2026, 8:05 AM PKT · 29 Aug – 1 Sep 2026 · 22 articles from 14 outlets over 4 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 1 Sep 2026 — AJK government announces phased restoration of internet services (3 outlets) > Most outlets led with the AJK government’s announcement of a phased restoration of internet services, emphasizing the fulfillment of a commitment by the newly elected Prime Minister Iftikhar Gilani. Dawn added context about the differential rollout, noting that broadband and cellular data would resume fully in some districts. Both excerpts framed the development as a positive step without additional commentary. - **Profit** — [Internet services restored in eight AJK districts, restrictions remain in two](https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/01/internet-services-restored-in-eight-ajk-districts-restrictions-remain-in-two) · 1 Sep 2026, 8:05 AM PKT > Full connectivity resumes in four districts; limited broadband and Wi-Fi in four others, while services remain suspended in Sudhnoti and Rawalakot. - **Dawn** — [AJK govt announces phased restoration of internet services](https://www.dawn.com/news/2026476/ajk-govt-announces-phased-restoration-of-internet-services) · 1 Sep 2026, 8:00 AM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > MUZAFFARABAD: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has announced a phased restoration of internet services across the region, with broadband and cellular data services to resume fully in some districts while access will remain restricted to educational institutions and banks in others. The Home Department, in a notification issued on Sunday, directed the secretary of the Ministry of Inte... - **Daily Times** — [AJK begins phased restoration of internet services](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1546147/ajk-begins-phased-restoration-of-internet-services/) · 1 Sep 2026, 5:18 AM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has announced the phased restoration of internet services across the state, fulfilling newly elected Prime Minister Iftikhar Gilani’s commitment to restore connectivity for the public. According to a notification issued by the AJK Home Department, internet services have been fully restored in Neelum district of the Muzaffarabad Division. […] ### 31 Aug 2026 — AJK begins phased restoration of internet services (9 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has begun a phased restoration of internet services, with some noting the involvement of newly elected Prime Minister Iftikhar Gilani. Several mentions highlighted the partial or full restoration of DSL and mobile services in specific districts such as Neelum, Haveli Kahuta, Mirpur, and Bhimber. A few outlets also referenced the timing of the restoration, noting it began on August 31 and followed a months-long internet shutdown. While the framing was largely consistent, some outlets emphasized the fulfillment of a political commitment, while others focused on the technical aspects of the phased rollout. - **Business Recorder** — [AJK begins phased restoration of internet services](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40437312/ajk-begins-phased-restoration-of-internet-services) · 1 Sep 2026, 4:55 AM PKT > MUZAFFARABAD: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has announced the phased restoration of internet services across the state, fulfilling newly elected Prime Minister Iftikhar Gilani’s commitment to restore connectivity for the public. According to a notification issued by the AJK Home Department, internet services have been fully restored in Neelum district of the Muzaffarabad Division.... - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [AJK govt announces phased restoration of internet services from Aug 31](https://www.app.com.pk/kashmir/ajk-govt-announces-phased-restoration-of-internet-services-from-aug-31/) · 31 Aug 2026, 11:33 PM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government on Monday announced phased restoration of internet services across various districts, subject to the prevailing security situation. - **The Express Tribune** — [AJK PM Iftikhar Gilani restores internet, easing months-long disruption](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2626759/ajk-pm-iftikhar-gilani-restores-internet-easing-months-long-disruption) · 31 Aug 2026, 5:36 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > Internet was suspended in Rawalakot on June 5 amid JAAC protests and restored partially after 48 days - **Hum News English** — [AJK PM Gillani moves to restore internet after months-long shutdown](https://humenglish.com/latest/ajk-pm-takes-first-step-to-restore-internet-services-across-region/) · 31 Aug 2026, 3:02 PM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > MUZAFFARABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Barrister Syed Iftikhar Gilani has moved to restore internet services in several parts of the region, including the entire districts of Mirpur and Bhimber, following months of suspension amid ongoing protests. The AJK government has formally approached the Ministry of Interior, seeking restoration of DSL services in several areas. It has... - **24 News HD** — [Phased restoration of AJK internet services announced](https://www.24newshd.tv/31-Aug-2026/phased-restoration-ajk-internet-services-announced) · 31 Aug 2026, 12:47 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > The government in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has announced phased restoration of the internet services, and in the first phase the residents of Mirpur and surrounding areas, and Bimber started to receive internet signals, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. - **ARY News (English)** — [AJK moves to restore internet services](https://arynews.tv/ajk-moves-to-restore-internet-services-31-august-2026) · 31 Aug 2026, 11:39 AM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > The AJK government plans to restore internet services in phases. Learn about changes in DSL and mobile connectivity in various districts. - **ProPakistani** — [Internet Starts Recovering in Phases in Azad Jammu and Kashmir](https://propakistani.pk/2026/08/31/internet-starts-recovering-in-phases-in-azad-jammu-and-kashmir/) · 31 Aug 2026, 10:28 AM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > Internet services have started being restored in phases across eight districts of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), following a formal… Read More - **Minute Mirror** — [AJ&K seeks phased internet restoration, Rawal...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/ajk-seeks-phased-internet-restoration-rawalakot-and-sudhnoti-to-stay-offline-621746/) · 31 Aug 2026, 10:16 AM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > The Azad Government of Jammu and Kashmir (AJ&K) has asked the federal government to begin restoring internet services across - **Dunya News** — [AJK begins phased restoration of internet services](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/970568-ajk-begins-phased-restoration-of-internet-services) · 31 Aug 2026, 9:16 AM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > AJK has begun phased restoration of internet services, with full connectivity restored in Neelum and Haveli Kahuta, while DSL services remain limited to selected institutions in other districts. ### 30 Aug 2026 — AJK PM pledges to restore internet and road links within days (2 outlets) > Most outlets led with the AJK Prime Minister's announcement to restore internet services and road connectivity within two days, noting that educational institutions would receive priority. Some also briefly mentioned his focus on good governance and the Kashmir cause, while others emphasized the timeline and scope of the restoration efforts. - **Geo News** — [AJK PM Gilani pledges swift restoration of internet services across region](https://www.geo.tv/latest/679832-ajk-pm-gilani-pledges-swift-restoration-of-internet-services-across-region) · 30 Aug 2026, 1:00 PM PKT > Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Barrister Iftikhar Gilani in this undated photo. Facebook/iftikhar.gillaniEducational institutions to receive priority access: Gilani.Good governance, Kashmir cause primary focus: AJK PM.Gilani pledges swift action to resolve AJK's public issues. - **Dunya News** — [AJK PM vows to restore internet, road links within days](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/970442-ajk-pm-vows-to-restore-internet-road-links-within-days) · 30 Aug 2026, 12:24 PM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > Newly elected AJK Prime Minister Iftikhar Gillani has announced restoration of internet services and entry and exit routes within two days, with connectivity for educational institutions first. ### 29 Aug 2026 — AJK PM pledges to restore internet and road links within two days (6 outlets) > Most outlets led with the newly elected Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Iftikhar Ali Gillani’s pledge to restore entry and exit routes and internet services within two days. While the framing and specific details varied slightly — such as the emphasis on "normal life restoration" in Hum News English and the mention of educational institutions in Dawn and Minute Mirror — the core announcement was consistent across the coverage. - **Minute Mirror** — [AJK govt vows to restore internet, reopen road lin...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/ajk-govt-vows-to-restore-internet-reopen-road-links-621120/) · 30 Aug 2026, 10:40 AM PKT > Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Barrister Iftikhar Gillani has announced that internet services at educational - **Dunya News** — [AJK PM vows to restore routes, internet within two days](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/970413-ajk-pm-vows-to-restore-routes-internet-within-two-days) · 30 Aug 2026, 8:41 AM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > Gillani said all entry and exit routes in Azad Kashmir would be reopened within two days - **Dawn** — [AJK PM vows to restore internet, road links in days](https://www.dawn.com/news/2026047/ajk-pm-vows-to-restore-internet-road-links-in-days) · 30 Aug 2026, 7:30 AM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > MUZAFFARABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Barrister Iftikhar Gillani has assured the business community and students that his government would restore internet services at educational institutions and remove restrictions on road links with Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa within the next few days. Speaking during his visit to the Central Press Club on Saturday, Mr Gillani said the ... - **Business Recorder** — [AJK PM vows to restore routes, internet within two days](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40437020/ajk-pm-vows-to-restore-routes-internet-within-two-days) · 30 Aug 2026, 2:17 AM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > MUZAFFARABAD: Newly elected Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Iftikhar Ali Gillani has announced that the region’s entry and exit routes, along with internet services, will be restored within the next two days. Speaking to the media during a visit to the Press Club on Saturday, Gillani said all entry and exit routes in Azad Kashmir would be reopened within two days. He added that internet s... - **Hum News English** — [Routine life restoration top priority in Azad Kashmir: PM Iftikhar Gillani](https://humenglish.com/latest/routine-life-restoration-top-priority-in-azad-kashmir-pm-iftikhar-gillani/) · 29 Aug 2026, 5:44 PM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > Newly elected Azad Kashmir Prime Minister Barrister Iftikhar Gillani has said restoring normal life in the region is among the government’s top priorities, announcing steps to resume internet services, reopen routes and restore the movement of freight vehicles. Speaking to journalists during a visit to the Central Press Club in Muzaffarabad, Gillani said internet services at educational institu... - **Aaj News (English)** — [AJK PM vows to restore entry, exit routes and internet services within two days](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330469956/ajk-pm-vows-to-restore-entry-exit-routes-and-internet-services-within-two-days) · 29 Aug 2026, 3:06 PM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > Newly elected Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Iftikhar Ali Gillani has announced that the region’s entry and exit routes, along with internet services, will be restored within the next two days. Speaking to the media during a visit to the Press Club on Saturday, Gillani said all entry and exit routes in Azad Kashmir would be reopened within two days. He added that internet services would ... 22 articles from 14 outlets, 29 Aug – 1 Sep 2026. 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