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AJK Govt caused loss of billions by purchasing wheat more than required

Business, Kashmir, Must Read, Muzaffarabad / Tahir Chaudhary

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) caused loss of billions of rupees to the national exchequer by procuring far more wheat than required during the fiscal year 2022-2023, reveals the Auditor General of Pakistan’s report for the fiscal year 2024-2025. According to the report, the Azad Kashmir government purchased

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Muharram likely to begin on June 27 in Pakistan, Ashura on July 6

Kashmir, Pakistan / Tahir Chaudhary

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The new Islamic year, 1447 Hijri, is expected to begin on June 27 (Friday), as the moon of Muharram is unlikely to be sighted on June 25, according to astronomical experts. Muharram moon less likely to be sighted before 26th They have confirmed that the birth of the Muharram moon will

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Trump announces Iran and Israel have agreed to a ‘complete’ ceasefire

Kashmir, Must Read, Pakistan, Trending In Kashmir, World / Tahir Chaudhary

WASHINGTON (Kashmir English): US President Donald Trump has announced a “complete and total” ceasefire between Israel and Iran with both the nations yet to confirm a ceasefire has been reached. In a post on social media, Trump said the ceasefire will begin “in approximately six hours from now” after each country has “wound down”

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22,983 women widowed in occupied Kashmir since 1989, report reveals

Kashmir / Tahir Chaudhary

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): As the world observed the International Widows Day on Monday, Kashmiri women continue to suffer at the hands of Indian forces personnel and dreaded agencies in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir. According to a report released by the Research Section of Kashmir Media Service on the occasion of the Day,

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AJK Police seek revision of allowances to end disparities, financial woes

Kashmir, Muzaffarabad / Tahir Chaudhary

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Employees of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Police department have expressed anger and frustration over disparities in wages and allowances currently being paid to them and employees of the other state departments. Police Welfare Association The Police Welfare Association Azad Kashmir, a representative body of the employees, has come forward with

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Iran launches ‘very weak’ missile attack at US base in Qatar, no damage done

Kashmir, Must Read, Pakistan, Trending In Kashmir, World / Tahir Chaudhary

TEHRAN (Kashmir English): Iran has launched missile attack at a US base in Qatar in response to strikes on its nuclear sites with President Trump terming it ‘very weak’ that caused no significant damage. President Trump called Iranian response ‘very weak’, rather, thanked them for ‘early notice’. Trump’s response came through a post on

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SDMA warns of heavy, stormy rains in Azad Kashmir from June 25 to July 1

Kashmir, World / Tahir Chaudhary

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has warned of light to heavy and stormy rain and winds in Azad Kashmir from June 25 to July 1. On Monday, the SDMA issued a weather advisory citing the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) that predicted light to heavy and

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AJK Legislative Assembly unveils agenda for tomorrow's session

Budget discussion to continue until Finance Bill is passed: PM Anwarul Haq

Kashmir / Kashif

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Chaudhry Anwarul Haq, emphasized the importance of discussing the budget and respecting dissenting viewpoints. Addressing the AJK Legislative Assembly on Monday, the premier said that the budget discussion will continue until the Finance Bill is passed. The Prime Minister encouraged members to participate in

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Sardar Tanveer Ilyas to join PPP, meets Faryal Talpur in Karachi: Sources

Kashmir, Must Read / Kashif

MUZAFFARAD (Kashmir English): Former Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir and President of Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP), Sardar Tanveer Ilyas Khan, met with the In-charge of Kashmir Affairs of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Faryal Talpur, at Bilawal House in Karachi on Monday. According to the sources, Sardar Tanveer Ilyas Khan has made a decision to join

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Arrested man reveals armed elements involved in banned JAAC protest

AJK police dept warns employees’ social media behavior over salary disparity

Kashmir, Must Read / Kashif

RAWALAKOT (Kashmir English): The Azad Kashmir police department has warned its employees against participating in a social media campaign discussing salary disparities between police personnel and employees of other departments. In a press release shared by Region Office Poonch Rawalakot, the department considers such discussions “baseless and rumor-based” and has reminded employees that as a disciplinary

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