LAHORE (Kashmir English): The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has issued a fresh alert warning of more rain and snowfall across Punjab, including hilly areas, over the next 24 hours. Authorities said all departments are on 24-hour alert to prevent any emergency situation. According to PDMA Punjab, rain is expected in most districts […]
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KABUL (Kashmir English): Snow and heavy rain killed 61 people in Afghanistan in the last three days, according to the Afghanistan National Disaster Management Authority (ANDMA). It said on Saturday that the deaths occurred between Wednesday and Friday, mainly in central and northern provinces of the country. The ANDMA also released a map to
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MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): As the clear, sunny weather has returned to Azad Kashmir following the snowfall which continued for two days, the authorities have begun operations to clear connecting roads across the region, which were closed to all traffic. Due to heavy snowfall, roads in the Neelum Valley district, upper areas of Muzaffarabad, Jhelum Valley district,
ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): To provide relief to consumers facing high device costs, the Customs Valuation Department has slashed assessment rates for duties and taxes on commercially imported used mobile phones. The new rates, established under Valuation Ruling No. 2035 of 2026, took effect on January 16, 2026. Officials noted that the adjustment reflects a
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ABBASPUR (Kashmir English): A high-stakes joint rescue operation is underway in the rugged corridor between Abbaspur and Farooq Gate. Under the cover of darkness, emergency teams faced a daunting challenge: 77 civilians were stranded across three isolated locations, trapped by conditions that had cut them off from safety. The mission was a race against
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LAHORE (Kashmir English): Pakistan Railways Police intercepted at least 658 children ran away from their homes at railway stations across Pakistan in 2025. Many cited hunger, lack of basic necessities and corporal punishment at home and in schools for their act of running away from homes, according to data released by the Pakistan Railways
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LAHORE (Kashmir English): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 16-member panel for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Australia, with senior stars Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi returning to the squad. The duo rejoins the national squad after missing the team’s recent away series against Sri Lanka. The team will be
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MURREE (Kashmir English): Record-breaking snowfall and a severe snowstorm since Thursday evening have disrupted life in Murree and surrounding areas on Friday, promoting authorites to take strict measures to face any untoward situation. Following the high influx of tourists in the hill station, the district administration imposed a complete ban on the entry of further vehicles
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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Friday forecast more rain and snowfall from January 25 (Sunday) till January 27 (Tuesday) in different parts of the country, including Azad Kashmir. “A westerly wave is likely to approach western parts of the country on January 25 (Sunday) and likely to grip upper parts of the country
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MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Advisor State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) of Azad Kashmir, Sardar Ahmed Sagheer, on Friday said that Rescue 1122 has safely rescued 81 tourists who were stranded in Pir Chinasi, a famous tourist destination near Muzaffarabad, due to heavy snowfall. While giving a detailed briefing to the media, he said that affected families
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