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IRD AJK employees expand scope of protest against government policies

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The employees of the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) have expanded the scope of their protest against what they said the government’s breach of promises and continuous neglect. The daily three-hour strike of the employees continued for the second day on Monday, which is severely affecting the […]

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Food Authority cracks down on substandard food items in Muzaffarabad

Muzaffarabad / Kashif Zia

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The Azad Jammu and Kashmir Food Authority has seized a large quantity of substandard juices during the operation at Kohala post in Muzaffarabad district, an entry point into Azad Kashmir. The food authority launched a major operation against substandard food items and daily use products in collaboration with the Kohala Police Post.

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AJK High Court nullifies DHO Jhelum Valley recruitment process

AJK High Court accepts writ petition for restoration of NTS appointments

Kashmir, Must Read / Kashif Zia

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The High Court of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has accepted a writ petition regarding the restoration of the National Testing Service (NTS) for appointments to vacant posts of grades 5 to 15. As per details, the petition filed by the AJK High Court Bar Association challenges the current government’s decision to repeal

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AJK Supreme Court takes action in contempt of court petition against health department officers

Kashmir / Kashif Zia

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The Supreme Court of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has taken notice of a contempt of court petition filed against AJK health department officers and the Medical Superintendent (MS) for allegedly disobeying a court order. The petition claimed that despite a court directive, the respondents failed to provide records to the victims

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Leopard responsible for minor girl’s death killed in Jhelum Valley

Kashmir, Must Read / Kashif Zia

JHELUM VALLEY (Kashmir English): The Leopard that muled an 8-year-old girl to death and injured a teenage boy was killed in Azad Jammu and Kashmir’s (AJK) Jhelum Valley district on Monday. According to the officials, a special sniper team from the Pakistan Army successfully eliminated the leopard, which had terrorized the area for the past several

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AJK food authority launches regionwide crackdown to ensure quality food supply

Kashmir, Must Read / Irfan

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The Food Authority of Azad Jammu and Kashmir has launched a strict crackdown to ensure the supply of safe and quality food items across all districts, following court directives. This action comes in light of two ongoing legal cases — “Shaher Zaman vs. Food Authority” in the Supreme Court and “Frozen Food

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Fresh monsoon spell begins today as Pakistan braces for potential flooding

Kashmir, Pakistan, Weather / Tahir Chaudhary

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast another spell of widespread rain, wind, and thundershowers across the country beginning July 28 (today), as monsoon currents continue to affect upper and central parts of Pakistan. These currents are likely to intensify in the coming days, while a fresh westerly wave is expected

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Children account for almost half of over 270 monsoon deaths in Pakistan

Kashmir, Pakistan / Tahir Chaudhary

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Almost half of the over 270 deaths linked to heavier-than-normal this year’s monsoon rains were children, according to the reports. Children in most part of the country are on their annual school holidays. The officials said that most of the deaths occurred in Punjab, the most populous province, where monsoon rainfall

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Monsoon tree plantation drive launched at Mirpur DHQ Hospital

Kashmir, Mirpur / Tahir Chaudhary

MIRPUR (Kashmir English): Under the spirit to make Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) state greener and effectively combat environmental pollution, a mass monsoon tree plantation campaign was launched at Divisional Headquarters Teaching Hospital Mirpur here on Sunday. Tree plantation and environmental protection Speakers including environmentalists, on this occasion, strongly suggested to the state government

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