Aatif Maqbool (born 1999) is a prominent Kashmiri politician and media entrepreneur. He is the founder of The Azadi Times, a leading independent news portal, and plays an active role in youth leadership, social advocacy, and community development in Muzaffarabad. He is associated with the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee and several local civic organizations, leveraging his experience to influence policy, political engagement, and public discourse in Jammu & Kashmir