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Devastating flash flood wreak havoc in Balgran village in Muzaffarabad

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): A devastating cloudburst has triggered a catastrophic flash flood in the Balgran village in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), leaving behind a trail of destruction. The raging floodwaters have destroyed four homes in the region, damaging several others including the Jamia Masjid Balgran. The floods also wreaked havoc on agricultural lands, washing […]

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Muzaffarabad weather update: Weather turns pleasant, rain expected

Muzaffarabad, Weather / Irfan

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Muzaffarabad weather update: Muzaffarabad is currently experiencing pleasant weather as dark clouds have covered the sky. Light winds have provided relief from the heat and humidity. According to the Meteorological Department, there is a chance of rain in Muzaffarabad within the next 12 hours. The weather forecast shows partly cloudy conditions tonight

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Muzaffarabad Police foil kidnapping attempt, arrests suspect

Muzaffarabad / Kashif Zia

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The Saddar Police Station in Muzaffarabad has arrested a kidnapper and recovered a hostage, along with weapons. The suspect, identified as Tausif, a resident of Mansehra, along with his accomplices, had forced his way into a house in Hattian Bala, breaking a window and kidnapping a girl at gunpoint. The police received

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Man arrested for posting anti-army content online in Mirpur

Mirpur / Kashif Zia

MIRPUR (Kashmir English): Mirpur Police have arrested an accused for uploading and sharing videos online against national institutions, including the Pakistan Army. According to the police, a doctor, identified as Ahmed Mahmood, resident of Sector B/3 Mirpur, was taken into custody for misleading and inciting the public against national institutions. Surgeon Dr. Ahmed Mahmood has been charged under

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Relatives of overseas Pakistani students scammed online in Muzaffarabad

Kashmir / Kashif Zia

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): A disturbing trend of online scams has emerged in Muzaffarabad, where relatives of youths living abroad are being emotionally blackmailed and financially exploited through WhatsApp. The relatives and friends of overseas Pakistani students are being targeted by unknown numbers, demanding thousands of rupees. As per details, the family of Farooq Ahmed Abbasi,

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Inspiring story of an AJK truck driver’s son becoming Member of British Parliament!

BHIMBER, AJK (Kashmir English): An interesting story of the son of a truck driver from Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) becoming a Member of the British Parliament has emerged as a source of inspiration for many others. Muhammad Yasin son of Raj Muhammad, a truck driver from Samahni Gaiyan in Azad Kashmir got his

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APHC voices concern over arrests, harassment in occupied Kashmir

Kashmir / Tahir Chaudhary

SRINAGAR (Kashmir English): The All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) has raised concern over the spree of arrest and harassment during the ongoing cordon and search operations and house raids by Indian forces across occupied Kashmir. The operation especially saw an escalation after the so-called operation “Sindoor”. According to Kashmir Media Service, APHC spokesman Advocate

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Three-day annual Urs of Khawajgaan Mohra Sharif starts on May 30

Kashmir / Tahir Chaudhary

NAKYAL, AJK (Kashmir English): The three-day 163rd annual Urs of Khawajgaan Mohra Sharif Murree will start here on May 30. The event will be observed under the guidance of Sajjadah Nasheen Aala Markazi Darbar Al-Haaj Aala Hazrat Pir Aulia Badshah Farooq with full Islamic fervor and devotion drawing devotees and disciples from all across

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Muzaffarabad residents forced to drink contaminated water

Kashmir, Muzaffarabad / Tahir Chaudhary

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): In an alarming situation, people in Muzaffarabad are forced to drink contaminated water and falling victim to various epidemic diseases, including hepatitis. Numerous water springs in Muzaffarabad city are causing to spread diseases as residents have been forced to drink contaminated water with public health officials turning a blind eye. Laboratory

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AJK President calls on OIC to support Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination

Kashmir / Kashif Zia

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) President Barrister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry has urged the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to play a more active role in supporting the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination. He expressed these remarks while giving an exclusive interview to Al Arabiya TV journalist Malek El Baccari at the President’s

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