ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): With the onset of Ramadan 2026 in Pakistan, the new Zakat rates for gold and silver have been announced to help Muslims determine the amount to be donated to deserving people. Zakat is an obligatory charity in Islam and one of the five pillars of Islam. Eligible Muslims must pay 2.5 percent […]
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HYDERABAD (Kashmir English): Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen have signed Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell for the upcoming Pakistan Super League’s (PSL) 11th edition, the franchise announced on Thursday. The announcement was made on the official social media accounts of the franchise. “The playmaker, the Big-stage beast, the x-factor,” the HHK wrote in a post, announcing Glenn Maxwell
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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Azad Kashmir leaders on Thursday expressed full confidence in the leadership of Shah Ghulam Qadir, reiterating that PML-N will win the upcoming elections based on its performance. This was expressed during a crucial meeting of PML-N AJK held today in Islamabad, under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Kashmir
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KOTLI (Kashmir English): Another common leopard has been found dead in the Charhoi Tehsil of Kotli, after which the number of leopard deaths in Azad Kashmir this month has reached four. The continuous killing of leopards in Azad Kashmir has threatened the extinction of the species. According to initial reports, two of the leopards died
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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs, Engineer Amir Muqam, and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs, Rana Sanaullah, called an informal meeting of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Azad Kashmir political committee in Islamabad. According to the sources, the meeting is currently underway to discuss the ongoing internal rift between the
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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): American tech company Apple is set to begin manufacturing iPhones in Pakistan under the government’s new policy prepared by the Ministry of Industries and Production, the local publication reported. Under the proposed Mobile and Electronics Manufacturing Framework, the government has agreed to offer incentives such as land at discounted rates, 8% concessions,
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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): As soon as Ramzan 2026 began, domestic and foreign airlines have increased their fares for pilgrims traveling for Umrah. According to the reports, the fare for business class has reached Rs 0.5 million, while the fare for economy class and economy plus increased from Rs 180K to Rs 0.2 million. As soon
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MUZAFFARAAD (Kashmir English): Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif will undertake an important two-day visit to Azad Kashmir next week on February 23-24. According to sources, he will reach Muzaffarabad on February 23 and will conclude his visit on February 24 and return. During the visit, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz will also accompany Nawaz
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NEW YORK (Kashmir English): In a great honor for Azad Kashmir, Kashmiri-American Faiza Ali has been appointed to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s team as Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs. Mayor Zohran Mamdani has issued a notification of Faiza’s appointment along with the appointment of Ana María Archila as Commissioner of
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MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Bank of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK Bank) has decided to strengthen women financially by introducing special packages for businesswomen. The governing body of the Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry Azad Kashmir, led by President Dr. Sidra Azad, held a detailed meeting with President Bank of Azad Jammu and Kashmir,
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