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AJK govt transfers Rs121m in Zakat funds to deserving families

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has transferred more than Rs 121 million in Zakat funds to deserving families across the state ahead of Eid-ul-Azha 2026. According to the press release issued on Wednesday, the amount was distributed through local Zakat and Ushr Committees into the personal accounts of deserving individuals […]

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Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC)

Govt plans revival in shipping sector through PNSC restructuring

Business, Must Read / Kashif Zia

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Tuesday granted in-principle approval for the transfer of management control and a 30 per cent shareholding in Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) to the National Logistics Corporation (NLC). An official statement from the Ministry of Finance stated that the Committee has directed the

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Islamabad weather: Light rain turns weather pleasant in federal capital

Must Read, Weather / Kashif Zia

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The moderate rain in various parts of Islamabad and Rawalpindi (Islamabad weather update) on Wednesday evening made the weather pleasant and significantly reduced the intensity of the heat. A significant drop in temperature was recorded after the sudden rain, while the atmosphere became cool and pleasant. The rain came after the National

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AJK High Court suspends recruitment process across govt departments

Kashmir, Must Read / Kashif Zia

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) High Court on Wednesday issued a stay order on the advertisements for vacant posts in various government departments across the state and temporarily suspended the recruitment process. Various petitions were filed in the High Court, challenging the legality of recent government job advertisements and the recruitment procedures

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AJK EC cancels registration of 33 political parties ahead of 2026 polls

Kashmir, Must Read / Kashif Zia

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The Election Commission of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has cancelled the registration of 33 out of 42 political parties ahead of the 2026 general election. The commission said this action was taken after they failed to fulfill the conditions of the new rules under the directives of the Supreme Court and

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Over 25 terrorists killed in ongoing North Waziristan operation so far: sources

Must Read, Pakistan / Kashif Zia

NORTH WAZIRISTAN (Kashmir English): Over 25 to 28 terrorists have been eliminated during an ongoing clearance and sanitization operation in North Waziristan, while the bodies of 12 terrorists have been recovered. Security sources said that the bodies of seven to eight more terrorists with weapons were visible to the ground troops and the quick clearance

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Iranian Supreme Leader desires population growth in public message

Must Read, World / Tahir Chaudhary

TEHRAN (Kashmir English): Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei, has emphasized the need for effective measures to increase the country’s population, stating that Iran’s rise as a major and influential power is directly linked to its growth in terms of population. According to Iranian media, in a message issued on the occasion of

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Weather: Rain forecast in country’s upper parts from May 19-23

Must Read, Weather / Tahir Chaudhary

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted wet weather with dust-thunderstorm and rain expected in upper parts of the country from May 19 to May 23. The PMD said very hot weather is likely to prevail in southern parts of the country in coming days, saying that a westerly wave has approached

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Neymar joins Brazil’s World Cup squad after injury struggles

Must Read, Sports / Tahir Chaudhary

RIO DE JANEIRO (Kashmir English): Neymar has been named in Brazil’s squad for next month’s FIFA World Cup, manager Carlo Ancelotti said. The 34-year-old forward has returned to international soccer’s biggest stage after an injury-disrupted cycle. Neymar is Brazil’s all-time leading scorer Neymar, Brazil’s all-time leading scorer, comes back following a prolonged absence from

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Pakistan launches privatisation of three major DISCOs

Business, Must Read / Kashif Zia

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Government of Pakistan has formally launched the privatization process for three major electricity distribution companies (DISCOs), inviting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from local and international investors. The move is being described as one of the most significant reforms in Pakistan’s power sector, as the government plans to sell 51% to 100%

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