Pakistan

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced advanced, technology-equipped tablet devices to make registration and identification services more accessible to citizens across Pakistan. According to NADRA officials, the tablets are manufactured locally in Pakistan and equipped with the authority’s Pak-IDsoftware, enabling officials to provide registration services outside traditional, fixed registration

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has announced a temporary suspension of gas supply in various areas of Islamabad. Citizens are advised to make alternative arrangements in advance to avoid any inconvenience caused by the disruption in gas supply. According to a statement issued by SNGPL, repair work is being carried out

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has extended restrictions on Indian aircraft using Pakistani airspace until November 24, 2026, according to a new Notice to Airmen (NOTAM). Under NOTAM A0590, Indian airlines and Indian-registered, leased, commercial and military aircraft will remain barred from Pakistani airspace until 5 am on November 24, 2026. Pakistan

LAHORE (Kashmir English): The dates for Basant 2027 in Lahore have been revised again. According to the notification issued by the Deputy Commissioner Lahore, the three-day festival will be observed in the city from March 12 to 14, allowing residents to fly kites. However, sources said the final decision on the revised schedule remains subject

KURRAM (Kashmir English): Security forces responded to unprovoked firing by Afghan Taliban personnel in the Taida sector of Upper Kurram and the Ghozgarhi border area, security sources said on Saturday. According to the sources, Afghan Taliban opened fire to facilitate the cross-border movement of Fitna Al Khawarij terrorists. Pakistani forces gave a strong and effective response

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): An audit report has identified financial irregularities amounting to Rs 222.68 billion in the Ministry of Communications and the Pakistan Post Office Department during the financial year 2022-23 under Maulana Asad Mahmood, son of JUI-F chief Fazlur Rehman, as the Federal Minister. According to the audit report, the irregularities related to recruitment, procurement,

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English):Pakistanis could get three consecutive days off in November as Allama Iqbal Day falls on Monday, November 9. With Saturday and Sunday falling on November 7 and 8, the public holiday could give people a long weekend without taking an extra day off from work. The break may be a chance for families

KOHAT (Kashmir English): The banned militant outfit Hafiz Gul Bahadur Group has confirmed the killing of its key commander in a joint operation by the security forces. Earlier, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) Lakki Marwat, in a joint intelligence-based operation (IBO) with 57 Cavalry, killed a suspected terrorist identified as Mufti Zahid Gul, described by officials

PESHAWAR (Kashmir English): Questions have emerged over Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman’s reported assets, the funding of religious seminaries and the concentration of political positions within his family. The claims have prompted calls for greater transparency regarding the financial management of religious institutions, the sources of political funding and the assets declared by JUI-F