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KFC Mirpur sealed over sales tax violations by Azad Kashmir tax authorities

MIRPUR (Kashmir English): Azad Kashmir tax authorities sealed KFC Mirpur after discovering sales tax violations during a routine inspection, leading to its closure until a fine is paid. The Inland Revenue Commissioner of Azad Kashmir has taken action against KFC Mirpurpur over alleged sales tax irregularities. On the commissioner’s directive, the Inspector of the Tax

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Preparations begin in AJK to celebrate March 23 Pakistan Day with full zeal

Kashmir, Mirpur, Trending In Kashmir / Tahir Chaudhary

MIRPUR (Kashmir English): People at both sides of the Line of Control (LoC) in the Himalayan state of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) have started preparations to celebrate the Pakistan Day on March 23 with a newest resolve to smash the shackles of the tyrannical Indian

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First electric cart service launched in Mirpur

Mirpur / Laila Tariq

MIRPUR (Kashmir English): In a major step towards environmental sustainability, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has introduced its first-ever electric cart service in Mirpur. A stop-to-stop transportation system has been launched as an eco-friendly program dedicated to public affordability and convenience. Azad Jammu and Kashmir’s first electric cart service was launched in Mirpur to provide affordable,

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Joint Awami Action Committee demands justice over Tailors Association baton charge

Mirpur / Laila Tariq

MIRPUR (Kashmir English): Mirpur’s Joint Awami Action Committee held a meeting today where civil society and traders condemned the baton charge on the Tailors Association and demanded legal action within five days. A joint meeting of the Joint Awami Action Committee was held in Mirpur, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), attended by members of civil society,

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Strong hailstorm lashes Mirpur, weather turns cold

Kashmir, Mirpur, Weather / Tahir Chaudhary

MIRPUR (Kashmir English): Heavy hailstorm lashed Mirpur in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK)on Saturday evening, again turning the weather cold at a time of departing winter. The hailstorm, followed by downpour, lasted for about half an hour after Iftaar time Saturday. The rain is continuing intermittently. The weather department had predicted intermittent spells of

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Mirpur police baton charge, arrest tailors protesting against rate list

Mirpur, Must Read / Kashif

MIRPUR (Kashmir English): Several arrested after Tailors Association held a protest demonstration at Chowk Shaheed in Mirpur, rejecting the suit sewing rate list. Earlier this Ramadan, the district administration issued a suit sewing rate list for the city and surrounding areas ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr. The simple sewing of a suit was fixed at 1300 rupees,

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MDA lifts ban on sale, transfer of 9000 plots in Mirpur

Mirpur, Must Read / Kashif

MIRPUR (Kashmir English): Implementing the instructions of the Azad Kashmir government, the Mirpur Development Authority (MDA) has lifted the ban on transfer and sale of 9000 plots out of 11565 plots. Addressing the press briefing today in Mirpur, Director General MDA Engineer Raja Mahmood Mumtaz Rathore said that the restrictions imposed on the transfer and

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Tax authorities shut down another brand outlet in Mirpur for defying tax laws

Business, Mirpur / Kashif

MIRPUR (Kashmir English): Commissioner Income Tax Department South Syed Ansar Ali has initiated a crackdown against brand outlets who were not complying with AJK Point-of-Sale (POS) system in Mirpur district. As per details, the Income Tax Department Task Force has closed two outlets of Stylo, a women’s shoe brand, in Mirpur for not complying with

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Azad Kashmir wildlife department denies Mangla Dam drug smuggling claims

Mirpur, Must Read / Laila Tariq

MIRPUR (Kashmir English): The Azad Jammu and Kashmir Wildlife Department denied reports alleging Mangla Dam drug smuggling, stating that the fish extraction contractor operates legally and the department fully cooperates with authorities. The Azad Jammu and Kashmir Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has denied recent media reports alleging large-scale drug smuggling through the contractor responsible

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Heavy fine imposed on shopkeepers for selling adulterated items in Mirpur

Mirpur / Kashif

MIRPUR (Kashmir English): Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Food Department has fined Rs50,000 on various shopkeepers in Mirpur for selling adulterated and substandard food items. As per details, Assistant Food Safety Officer Asif Riaz and Food Technologist Muhammad Jalil checked oil, ghee, spices, beverages, milk, and yogurt shops across the city. Food department officials tested 47

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