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PM Shehbaz visit to Switzerland postponed after electronic signing of Islamabad MoU

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s planned visit to Switzerland has been postponed, hours after the United States and Iran electronically signed a peace agreement today, diplomatic sources said. Earlier today, the Prime Minister’s Office announced that the premier had signed the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding in his capacity as mediator. The statement added

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Summer vacation announced in Quaid-e-Azam university

Education, Pakistan / Areeba

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Quaid-e-Azam University has announced summer vacation holidays for all departments. According to the official notification issued by the Quaid-e-Azam University administration, the university will remain closed for almost two months i-e 06,07-2026 to 30,08-2026. During the summer vacations, all departments will remain closed, whereas all faculty members will also enjoy long holidays.

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Govt unveils new electricity bill format to improve transparency

Business, Pakistan / Tahir Chaudhary

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Electricity distribution companies (DISCOs) across the country Wednesday unveiled a redesigned electricity bill format, with consumption details presented clearly and prominently. The move marked a significant step in the Ministry of Energy (Power Division)’s consumer-centric reform agenda aimed at improving transparency, readability, and customer experience. According to a statement, the new

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PM Shehbaz, FM Asim Munir to participate in high level talks in Switzerland

US-Iran peace deal: PM Shehbaz, Field Marshal to leave for Switzerland tomorrow

Must Read, Pakistan / Kashif

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir will depart for Switzerland tomorrow evening for the signing ceremony of the US-Iran peace agreement, diplomatic sources said. According to the sources, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Information Minister Atta Tarar,

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MQM-P demands reversal of 18th Constitutional Amendment

Pakistan / Kashif

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Pakistan leader Khawaja Izhar-ul-Hassan has demanded the withdrawal of the 18th Constitutional Amendment. While addressing the National Assembly today, Khawaja Izhar said that after the 18th Amendment, the provinces have effectively become autonomous states. He said that as a result of the constitutional amendment, the powers of the federal

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Fire extinguishers made mandatory for vehicles on motorways

Must Read, Pakistan / Kashif

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): National Highways and Motorway Police have made it mandatory for all vehicles, especially passenger and cargo vehicles, to carry working fire extinguishers. In a statement, NHMP spokesperson said these special safety measures are being implemented to prevent fire hazards during accidents and to protect lives and property. The Motorway Police said strict

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No rift between federal govt and state institutions, says Kamran Shahid

Pakistan / Areeba

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): There is complete harmony between the federal government, the leadership, and state institutions on the agenda of national interest, constitutional boundaries, and public service, according to credible sources. The famous Pakistani news caster Kamran Shahid, in his social media post on X (formerly Twitter), stated that the process of consultation in policymaking and

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Govt announces huge relief for used car buyers in Pakistan

Business, Pakistan / Areeba

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Federal government has announced major changes to Pakistan’s used vehicle import policy, which were announced during a Senate Standing Committee on Finance meeting. With effect from July, vehicles of up to five years of age will be allowed for import while ensuring environmental compliance. The additional regulatory duty on used vehicles will

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Five passenger trains to operate under private sector

Business, Pakistan / Tahir Chaudhary

LAHORE (Kashmir English): Pakistan Railways has decided to hand over the commercial management of five passenger trains to private sector partners under agreements worth Rs10.75 billion. The trains include Karakoram Express, Awam Express, Millat Express, Mianwali Passenger and Narowal Passenger. These trains will operate under public-private partnership arrangements aimed at providing better services for

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