{
  "id": 4747548,
  "title": "AJK begins phased restoration of internet services",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/ajk-begins-phased-restoration-of-internet-services",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-31T23:49:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40437312/ajk-begins-phased-restoration-of-internet-services"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Muzaffarabad observed the resumption of internet services in a gradual manner, adhering to Prime Minister Iftikhar Gilani’s pledge to restore connectivity for the populace. A Home Department notification confirmed full restoration of internet services in Neelum district of Muzaffarabad Division. Haveli Kahuta district also saw complete restoration of internet services. The notification reported DSL services reinstated in Mirpur and Bhimber, while in Jehlum Valley, Bagh, Dhirkot, and Kotli, DSL services were partially restored. Initially, these areas only regained internet access for educational institutions and banks. Educational institutions and banks would receive whitelisted DSL connections, Gilani’s administration stated. Affidavits and assurances were required to demonstrate that internet usage wouldn’t threaten national security. The Home Department clarified that internet services would continue to be suspended in Rawalakot and Sudhanoti districts of the Poonch Division. The newly elected AJK Prime Minister had previously assured the public that internet services would be restored within two days.",
  "summary": "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.…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}