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Petition filed in AJK High Court against govt for release of ADP funds

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The decision of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government to release development funds worth Rs1.6 billion under the Annual Development Programme (ADP) has been challenged in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) High Court. According to details, the petition, filed by former assembly candidate Raja Taimur Ilyas, questioned the legality and procedure […]

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Field Marshal Asim Munir

Field Marshal Asim Munir ends ‘highly productive’ visit to Iran: ISPR

RAWALPINDI (Kashmir English): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir has concluded a short but highly productive official visit to Iran, the military’s media wing said on Saturday, adding that the engagements contributed meaningfully towards the mediation process. In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations said, the

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US reiterates stance on freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz

US Secretary of State Rubio says ‘chance’ of Iran accepting deal as soon as Saturday

NEW DELHI: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday said there was a chance Iran would accept a deal to end the Middle East war as soon as Saturday. “There is a chance that, whether it’s later today, tomorrow, in a couple of days, we may have something to say,” Rubio told reporters in

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Hajj sermon to be broadcast in Urdu, Pashto, Punjabi among other languages

  MAKKAH (Kashmir English): The Hajj and the Arafat Day sermons for 2026, will be translated and broadcast in 35 major languages of the world, including Urdu, Punjabi, and Pashto. This year 5 million people will be able to listen to the Hajj sermon live in numerous regional and international languages. The initiative is being

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world cup

Germany recalls retired goalkeeper to aid team World Cup bid

  FRANKFURT (Kashmir English): Germany has recalled its veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer as he was named in the Germany’s 26-man World Cup squad on Thursday to aid the side World Cup bid. The 40-year-old would be coming out of international retirement to play in the global tournament for a fifth time. Neuer retired from international

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Abbasid-era gold jewellery unearthed in Saudi Arabia

  RIYADH (Kashmir English): The Saudi Heritage Commission has announced finding nearly 100 pieces of gold jewellery dating back to the Abbasid era in the Kingdom’s Qassim region. The artefacts are a complete decorative set designed in floral patterns, with gemstones embedded inside gold frames. Among the ancient ornaments is a large circular piece featuring

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Petrol diesel prices reduced

Federal govt decreases petrol price once again

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The federal government on Friday reduced diesel and petrol prices for the second consecutive time in its weekly review, according to the petroleum division. The notification issued today stated that the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) have been reduced by Rs6 per liter and Rs6.8 per liter, respectively. The new price

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Garhi Dupatta

Muzaffarabad’s Garhi Dupatta gets Tehsil status

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Faisal Mumtaz Rathore on Friday officially granted tehsil status to Garhi Dupatta, a town in Muzaffarabad district, a notification of which has been issued. The Board of Revenue has issued the notification after approval from the Finance Department. Prime Minister Rathore announced the decision

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Field Marshal Asim Munir

FM Asim Munir arrives in Tehran for US-Iran mediation efforts

TEHRAN (Kashmir English): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir on Friday arrived in Tehran as part of ongoing mediation efforts to end the US-Iran war. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the army chief was received and warmly welcomed by the Iranian Minister for Interior,

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AJK Elections: Polling for govt employees in Poonch, Sudhnoti postponed

By-elections schedule, polling date announced in Azad Kashmir

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The Election Commission of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Thursday announced the schedule for by-elections on vacant seats in several local councils across Azad Kashmir. The notification issued by the election commission stated that polling for the six vacant seats will be held on June 6, 2026, from 10:00 am to

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