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Azad Kashmir Colleges, Bhimber University gets 31 new buses

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has completed phase 3 of the project to provide travel facilities to students of government colleges and universities across the state. The Higher Education Department, under phase 3 of the project, provided 31 modern buses to government colleges of Poonch, Muzaffarabad, Mirpur divisions, and Bhimber University,

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Key to SA peace lies in resolution of Kashmir issue: President AJK

DHIRKOT, Azad Kashmir (Kashmir English): Barrister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry, President Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), has made it clear that the key to peace in South Asia region lies in the early resolution of the longstanding Kashmir issue. He said that the issue now poses a serious threat to peace and stability in the

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Pakistan issues drought alert as rainfall drops up to 62 per cent

Kashmir, Weather / Kashif

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a drought alert after significantly below-average rainfall across the country between September 1, 2024, and March 21, 2025. The Met Office said that some regions experienced up to a 62% shortfall, warning that conditions could worsen in southern and eastern regions. Pakistan recorded 40% less rainfall

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AJK BISE Mirpur class 9 roll number slip 2025: Check details here

Education, Kashmir / Kashif

MIRPUR (Kashmir English): The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Mirpur has released details regarding the roll number slips of class 9 students for the first annual examination 2025. As per the press release, the exams will commence on Thursday, April 3, 2025, for which the final date sheet

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PM Haq chairs Board of Governors meeting of Cadet College Palandri, Muzaffarabad

Kashmir / Kashif

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Prime Minister Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Chaudhry Anwarul Haq chaired the 31st Board of Governors meeting of Cadet College Palandri and Cadet College Muzaffarabad, govt’s press information department (PID) said on Monday. During the meeting, Secretary Higher Education Chaudhry Muhammad Tayyab gave a detailed briefing to Prime Minister Anwarul Haq about

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PMD predicts heavy rain, snowfall in Azad Kashmir ahead of Eid

Kashmir, Weather / Kashif

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted heavy rain and snowfall over mountains in upper and central parts of the country including Azad Kashmir from tomorrow (Tuesday). According to the PMD press release, “A strong westerly wave is likely to approach western/upper parts of the country on 24th March (night) and affect

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Notorious tractor thief escapes from Samahni police custody, 3 officers arrested

Kashmir / Laila Tariq

SAMAHNI (Kashmir English): A notorious tractor thief escaped from Samahni police custody between Sunday and Monday, leading to public outrage and the arrest of three negligent officers. A notorious tractor thief who was wanted in multiple tractor thefts managed to escape from the custody of the police in Samahni. This event has led to understandable outrage

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Azad Kashmir announces Eid-ul-Fitr holidays

Kashmir / Kashif

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has officially announced three-day public holidays for the observance of Eid-ul-Fitr 2025, which is expected to fall on March 31. The AJK government’s Services and General Administration Department issued a notification in this regard with the approval of President Azad Kashmir. As per details, the public

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Five butchers arrested in Muzaffarabad for overpricing meat

Kashmir / Laila Tariq

MUZAFARABAD (Kashmir English): Five butchers arrested in Muzaffarabad Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) for overpricing meat in Mutton Market and Gilani Chowk during a crackdown led by the Assistant Commissioner. In a crackdown against illegal price hikes where the shopkeepers overcharge buyers for profit, Assistant Commissioner Ghulam Mohiuddin took strict action against butchers selling meat above

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World TB Day marked in Bhimber with awareness walk, seminar

Health, Kashmir, World / Laila Tariq

BHIMBER (Kashmir English): On World TB Day, Bhimber, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) health officials organised an awareness walk and seminar to educate the public about free TB diagnosis and treatment. In observance of World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, the District Health Officer (DHO) Office in Bhimber organised an awareness walk and seminar to educate the public

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