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Muzaffarabad’s roads crumble despite Rs27 billion development budget

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Despite an Rs27 billion development budget, Muzaffarabad’s roads remain in disrepair, causing daily hardships for pedestrians, commuters, and schoolchildren due to potholes, muddy water, and traffic congestion. The roads of the capital city endure serious deterioration even though the development budget has surpassed Rs27 billion. The residents of inner cities view deteriorating

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Leepa Valley cricket fans brave cold to watch Pakistan-India match

Kashmir, Sports / Syed GM Bukhari

LEEPA VALLEY (Kashmir Digital): Cricket fans in Leepa Valley, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), despite freezing temperatures, gathered at homes and public venues to watch the Pakistan-India match, displaying unwavering enthusiasm and passion for the sport. Aside from the harsh winter climate cricket supporters from Leepa Valley were equally passionate about the Pakistan-India cricket match. Residents

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Rawalakot Police recovers stolen vehicles worth millions, arrests fugitives

RAWALAKOT (Kashmir English): Rawalakot police, under SSP Poonch Khurram Iqbal’s directives, recovered stolen vehicles worth millions and arrested ten fugitives through strict security measures at entry points and highway checkpoints. Through the direction of SSP Poonch Rawalakot, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Khurram Iqbal Rawalakot police together with entry point officers located ten fugitives as well

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SCO Software Technology Park inagurated in Dadyal, AJK

Kashmir, Technology / Kashif

MIRPUR (Kashmir English): In a major step towards promoting modern technology, the Special Communications Organization (SCO) has inaugurated a state-of-the-art Software Technology Park in Dadyal Tehsil of Mirpur. According to the SCO press statement, the project aims to make the local youth financially independent. “It will connect them with modern technology by providing opportunities in the

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Pir Mazhar Saeed emphasises justice and meritocracy in Bagh visit

Kashmir / Asim Chughtai

BAGH (Kashmir English): Pir Muhammad Mazhar Saeed, Minister for Information of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), during his visit to Bagh, emphasised that justice is essential for societal success, praised the Prime Minister’s commitment to meritocracy, and highlighted government efforts to eliminate corruption and strengthen institutions, today. The Minister for Information of the Azad Government,

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Rain, heavy snowfall increases cold in AJK

PMD forecasts heavy snowfall in Kashmir from Monday

Kashmir, Weather / Kashif

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The Pakistan Metrological Department (PMD) has forecast a new rain spell across the country with heavy snowfall in Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan from Monday (tomorrow). As per the Met Office, a strong westerly wave is likely to approach western parts of the country on February 24 and may grip upper parts on February

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Prominent Kashmiri journalist Athar Masood Wani passes away

Kashmir / Kashif

RAWALPINDI (Kashmir English): A renowned Kashmiri journalist and columnist Athar Masood Win passed away in Rawalpindi on Sunday after a prolonged illness. Editor-in-chief of Kashmir Express, Zahid Tabassum, confirmed the demise of Athar Masood, who remained affiliated with several newspapers and remained chief editor of the news outlet, Kasheer. Athar Masood Wani was a strong

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APHC seeks urgent UN intervention as HRs situation in occupied Kashmir deteriorates

Kashmir / Tahir Chaudhary

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) has sought urgent UN intervention as Human Rights situation in occupied Kashmir has deteriorated immensely. The people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) continue to suffer due to the unrelenting military and police siege and draconian black laws imposed by Indian government in

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Hundreds of Islamic books seized from shops in Occupied Kashmir

Education, Kashmir / Tahir Chaudhary

MIRPUR (Kashmir English): The authorities in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) have seized hundreds of Islamic books from shops. These books were published by New Delhi-based Markazi Maktaba Islami Publishers, which is associated with Jamaat-e-Islami Hind. Jamaat-e-Islami leaders have strongly condemned the confiscation, stating that this action is not only unjust but

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Kashmir to experience fresh spell of wet weather from Feb 25-28: Forecast

Kashmir, Weather / Tahir Chaudhary

MIRPUR (Kashmir English): Meteorological experts have issued a forecast for light to moderate rain and snow at most locations in Azad Jammu and Kashmir between February 25 and 28. Isolated heavy snowfall is expected in both the Kashmir and Jammu divisions, according to the report. The State has already experienced a sharp decline in

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