ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Muslims in Pakistan may begin fasting for the holy month of Ramadan on February 9, 2027, while the month is expected to end around March 8, according to preliminary astronomical projections. The expected dates are based on calculations of the lunar calendar, under which Islamic months begin with the sighting of a
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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in coordination with Meta, has blocked 176,000 WhatsApp accounts registered against recycled mobile numbers to prevent cyber fraud and misuse of inactive SIMs. PTA officials said the accounts were blocked following complaints that recycled numbers were being used to carry out fraudulent activities through WhatsApp. According to
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MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control and across the world are observing Jammu Martyrs’ Day today. The day is observed to reiterate the resolve to continue the mission of the martyrs to achieve the Kashmiri people’s UN-recognized right to self-determination. It was on 6th November, 1947, when hundreds of
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RAWALAKOT (Kashmir English): The proscribed Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) social media accounts have claimed drone attacks by security forces on a sit-in in Rawalakot, sharing a photo of a quadcopter drone as evidence. However, a reverse-image search indicates that the photograph is not new and was already circulating online months before the reported incident.
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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said that the government’s fuel subsidy programme will continue until the end of December, saying millions of people have benefited from the relief initiative so far. He made the announcement while chairing a federal cabinet meeting, where he was briefed on developments relating to the economy, public
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RAWALPINDI (Kashmir English): The two-Test series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will begin in Rawalpindi on November 9. Sri Lanka have named a 15-man squad for the series with Kusal Mendis to lead his side. The series is part of the ongoing World Test Championship, with Sri Lanka including Pathum Nissanka in the squad subject
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RIYADH (Kashmir English): The AFC Asian Cup has been postponed from early 2027 to December next year following recent regional tensions, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said on Tuesday. A strike on Riyadh international airport in October killed at least 12 people and injured more than 300, with Yemen’s Houthi movement claiming responsibility for the
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LAHORE (Kashmir English): At least 464 people were killed and 23,543 seriously injured in 44,797 road traffic accidents across Punjab in October 2026, with Lahore recording the highest number of crashes. According to data, motorcycles were found involved in nearly three-quarters of the incidents, according to Rescue 1122. Expressing concern over what can be said
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KARACHI (Kashmir English): The 69th edition of Pakistan’s premier first-class cricket tournament, the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, will begin on Tuesday (today) with eight teams competing in the Gold tier across Islamabad, Abbottabad and Rawalpindi. The 12-team Silver tier will run simultaneously, serving as a qualification pathway to the Gold competition for the next season. Defending champions
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KARACHI (Kashmir English): Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has registered as a UK national for the Afghanistan Premier League (APL) draft scheduled to take place in Dubai today (Tuesday), according to media reports. Amir has acquired British citizenship and currently resides in England. However, he has been listed as a UK national in the draft
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