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India cancels British Kashmiri Professor Nitasha Kaul’s overseas citizenship

LONDON (Kashmir English): The Indian government has cancelled the Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) status of British-based Kashmiri academic Professor Nitasha Kaul, a move she has described as retaliation for criticising the Modi government’s policies. Professor Kaul shared a copy of the notice on social media platform X, saying, “ I received a cancellation of […]

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Punjab announces early summer vacations amid heatwave

Punjab announces early school summer vacations amid heatwave

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LAHORE (Kashmir English): Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat announced on Tuesday that school summer vacations across the province will begin earlier than planned, starting from May 28, due to the ongoing severe heatwave. The announcement comes as temperatures continue to rise sharply across the region, with the government prioritising the safety and well-being of

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Heatwave alert: Pakistan expects to face scorching temperatures

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MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The Meteorological Department has issued a heatwave alert warning that most plain areas of Pakistan will experience intense heat over the next four days from today until May 24. Temperatures are expected to rise significantly above normal levels nationwide. As of Tuesday, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) is experiencing sunny weather with

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SBP launches ‘Go Cashless’ drive for cattle markets ahead of Eid ul Adha 2025

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MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has introduced a “Go Cashless” campaign to encourage people in cattle markets to use digital payment methods before Eid ul Adha. From the 19th of May until the night before Eid, the purpose is to pay for sacrificial animals and connected services digitally rather than using

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India denies US role in ceasefire, insists truce was bilateral

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MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): India has firmly dismissed claims that the United States played any part in brokering the recent ceasefire, asserting that the agreement was a strictly bilateral one between New Delhi and Islamabad. The ceasefire, which came into effect on May 11 after intense cross-border shelling along the Line of Control (LoC), was announced

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Former PM AJK demands defence upgrades along LoC, cites Indian threat

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SAMAHNI (Kashmir English): Former Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and President of the Muslim Conference, Sardar Attique Ahmed Khan, visited the Samahni ceasefire line to commend the Pakistan Armed Forces following the success of Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos, where he urged support for the forces and defence upgrades. Addressing a ceremony at the Dub

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Gold rates in Azad Kashmir today — May 20, 2025

Gold Rate, Kashmir / Web Desk

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): As of Tuesday, May 20, 2025, the Azad Kashmir Gold Market has announced the recent gold rates in Azad Kashmir. According to the latest update of the Azad Kashmir gold rate today, the price of 1 Tola in Azad Jammu and Kashmir is Rs341,200, whereas the rate of 10 Gram gold stands

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Army Public School in Leepa celebrates success of armed forces

Kashmir / Web Desk

LEEPA VALLEY (Kashmir English): The spirit of patriotism was on full display once again in Leepa Valley as the Army Public School paid a heartfelt tribute to the Pakistan Army following their remarkable success in the recent Maraka-e-Haq operation. Commanding Officer Colonel Azeem received a warm and emotional welcome when he arrived at the Major

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Preparations underway for Eid ul Adha 2025 in Pakistan

Pakistan / Web Desk

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): As the month of Zilhaj approaches, preparations for Eid ul Adha 2025 in Pakistan are beginning to take shape. The exact date of Eid ul Adha 2025 will be confirmed after the official moon sighting, which remains a key event in determining the Islamic calendar’s major religious festivals. This year, Eid ul

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Margalla Hills fire breaks out near Saidpur, firefighting efforts underway

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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): A major Margalla Hills fire broke out on Monday near Jungle Number 15 at Saidpur Darra and close to the Rumli area, raising serious environmental concerns and damaging valuable forest land. Officials from the Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB) confirmed that teams were immediately dispatched to tackle the blaze. Personnel from both

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