Kashif Zia, Author at Kashmir English

ICC assures no penalty on Bangladesh, hosting of ICC event after T20 WC fiasco

LAHORE (Kashmir English): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday said that no financial, sporting, or administrative penalty will be imposed on the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) for quitting the ongoing T20 Cricket World Cup 2026. The decision was taken during the “open, constructive and congenial” dialogue between the ICC, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), and […]

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Walee Technologies: All you need to know about team Multan’s new owner

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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Walee Technologies on Monday bought the Multan team of Pakistan Super League (PSL) for a record Rs2.45 billion, the highest-ever price for any team in tournament history. After winning the auction, the representative of Walee Technologies announced that the franchise name would be changed from Multan to Rawalpindi. Earlier, the bidding was

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Lahore: Bail granted to accused in Bhati Gate manhole case after compromise

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LAHORE (Kashmir English): The bail application of five accused in the Bhati Gate manhole case in Lahore has been approved after a compromise between the parties. Judicial Magistrate Shafqat Abbas ordered the release of five arrested suspects in the case, where a mother and daughter died after falling into an uncovered manhole in Lahore’s Bhati

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Silver prices rise in Pakistan — February 09, 2026

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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The silver price in Pakistan has observed a continuous surge today, Monday, rising to Rs8,615 per tola with an increase of Rs296. The price of 10 grams of silver also hiked by Rs296 to Rs7,385. The local gold prices were further boosted by the global uptrend, reaching new heights of Rs524,762 per

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PM Azad Kashmir reviews preparations for Overseas Kashmiris Convention

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MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Faisal Mumtaz Rathore, on Saturday, reviewed the preparations of the Overseas Kashmiris Convention, which is scheduled to take place in Muzaffarabad from February 15 to 17, 2026. The convention, being organised in collaboration between the Government of AJK and the Overseas Pakistanis Foundation, will

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Tarlai mosque bombing: Four facilitators, Daesh-linked Afghan mastermind arrested

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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Security forces have arrested four facilitators of the suicide bomber and mastermind behind the deadly attack on the Tarlai mosque near Rawalpindi, which killed at least 31 and injured hundreds. According to the security sources, intelligence and law enforcement agencies raided and arrested in Peshawar and Nowshera. Operations were carried out as a

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SUPARCO shortlists country’s first-ever astronauts for space mission

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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): In yet another significant milestone, Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has completed the secondary selection phase of astronaut candidates for the country’s first Human Spaceflight Programme, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a press release. The military’s media wing said, “Following an initial screening in Pakistan, two candidates

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Govt proposes new fixed charges, slashing electricity tariff for consumers

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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The federal government has proposed a reduction in the base electricity tariff for some domestic power consumers and imposing fixed monthly charges for certain protected and unprotected households. Under the proposal, Rs200 in fixed charges will be imposed on domestic consumers using 100 units per month, while Rs300 will be charged for

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