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Pakistan condemns threats by Houthis against Saudi Arabia

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Pakistan on Wednesday ‘unequivocally’ condemned the continued threats issued by Yemen’s Houthis against Saudi Arabia and commercial shipping in the Red Sea. In a statement, the Foreign Office said such actions threaten “regional security, undermine freedom of navigation, challenge the rules-based maritime order and jeopardise the uninterrupted flow of global commerce.” The […]

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Petrol pump owners nationwide strike

Petrol pump owners postpone nationwide strike call after successful govt talks

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The All Pakistan Petrol Pump Owners Association (APPPOA) on Wednesday postponed its planned call for a nationwide strike for two weeks after successful negotiations with the government over the daily fuel pricing mechanism. The representatives of the association announced during a joint press conference with Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik following the

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AJK Supreme Court Ad Hoc Act 2026

Suspension of Ad Hoc Act 2026 challenged in AJK Supreme Court

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): A petition has been filed in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Supreme Court on Wednesday regarding the AJK High Court’s decision to suspend the Ad Hoc Act 2026 aimed at regularising the services of ad hoc, temporary, and contractual employees. Last month, the AJK Legislative Assembly unanimously approved two bills to regularise

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Civil servants now bound to declare own, dependents’ foreign citizenship

  ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The federal government has unveiled new rules requiring all government officials to disclose any foreign citizenship or related status held by themselves or their dependents. The move aims to eliminate secrecy surrounding dual nationality and foreign travel documents within the civil service. The Establishment Division has issued mandatory declaration forms under

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Study finds air pollution can lead to serious kidney diseases

  SÃO PAULO, Brazil (Kashmir English): A scientific study has established a concerning connection between air pollution and fatal kidney diseases. Researchers found that prolonged exposure to polluted air may increase the risk of hospital admissions, kidney failure, and fatal kidney-related conditions. The research was carried out in São Paulo, Brazil, between 2011 and 2021.

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Petrol, diesel prices in Pakistan increased for July 22

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The federal government on Tuesday increased the petrol and diesel prices by Rs 4.93 per liter and Rs 7.15 per liter, respectively, for July 22, Wednesday. The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) determined the new ex-depot prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) effective from tonight, the notification issued by the

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Petrol pump owners nationwide strike

Petrol pump owners announce nationwide strike from midnight tomorrow

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The All Pakistan Petrol Pump Owners Association (APPPOA) has announced an indefinite nationwide closure of petrol pumps from midnight tomorrow. The announcement was made after the failure of negotiations with the Ministry of Petroleum over the government’s new daily fuel pricing mechanism. In a video statement issued by General Secretary APPPOA, Noman

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Chaudhry Yasin to CEC internet restoration

AJK Election: Chaudhry Yasin writes to CEC seeking immediate internet restoration

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) President Chaudhry Muhammad Yasin on Tuesday wrote to the AJK Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Ghulam Mustafa, demanding the immediate restoration of internet services across the region before the upcoming general elections, scheduled to start on July 27. Yesterday, while talking with Kashmir Digital, Chairman

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Saudi Arabia introduces multiple-entry Umrah visa

  RIYADH (Kashmir English): Saudi Arabia has launched a new multiple-entry Umrah visa that allows pilgrims to enter the Kingdom several times over a one-year period. The initiative marked another major step under the country’s Vision 2030 initiative to improve the pilgrimage experience. Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the visa, which

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