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Lahore: Bail granted to accused in Bhati Gate manhole case after compromise

LAHORE (Kashmir English): The bail application of five accused in the Bhati Gate manhole case in Lahore has been approved after a compromise between the parties. Judicial Magistrate Shafqat Abbas ordered the release of five arrested suspects in the case, where a mother and daughter died after falling into an uncovered manhole in Lahore’s Bhati […]

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PESCO employees to get one month salary bonus

CII announces Fitrana, Fidya rates for Ramadan 2026

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Chairman of the Islamic Ideological Council, Allama Dr. Raghib Hussain Naeemi, has announced the rates of Sadaqah-ul-Fitr and Fidyah-ul-Sawm for Ramadan 2026. According to the press release, the minimum amount of Sadaqah-ul-Fitr and Fidyah-ul-Sawm this year has been set at Rs. 300 per person. Rate of Sadaqah-ul-Fitr and Fidyah-ul-Sawm by commodity: The

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Pakistani astronaut selected for China Space Station mission

Pakistani astronaut selected for China Space Station mission

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced that Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission SUPARCO has finished the astronaut selection process for its Human Spaceflight Program, which is part of the second phase. After initial screening in Pakistan, two candidates advanced following comprehensive medical, psychological, and aptitude tests conducted at China’s Astronauts

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Saudi Arabia announces new rules for Umrah pilgrims

Govt extends biometric registration deadline for Hajj 2026

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has announced an extension in the biometric verification deadline for Hajj 2026 pilgrims. This extension allows applicants to finish their required Saudi visa biometric verification. The official notification states that all government Hajj pilgrims who failed to finish their Saudi visa biometric verification by February

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Pakistan, World Bank discuss country partnership framework

  RIYADH (Kashmir English): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, and World Bank MD on Sunday reviewed the progress made under the Country Partnership Framework (CPF) and discussed the way forward to further strengthen development cooperation. Aurangzeb held a meeting with Ms. Anna Bjerde, Managing Director of the World Bank Group, on

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Twitter account of BLA's Bahot Baloch suspended

Twitter account of BLA’s Bahot Baloch suspended

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): In a recent development, the authorities have permanently suspended the Bahot Baloch’s Twitter account that was used to disseminate false propaganda against the Pakistan Army. The online account of Bahot Baloch, who Pakistani authorities identified as a Balochistan Liberation Army BLA facilitator, has been suspended, according to sources. Security and policy circles have

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Widows to get Rs 1 lac under govt's new scheme

Widows to get Rs 1 lac under govt’s new scheme

LAHORE (Kashmir English): The Zakat Department has approved the launch of a Widow Support Card to provide direct financial assistance to widows, marking a major welfare initiative aimed at easing economic hardship. Officials announced that the Widow Support Card program will start operating this month to provide financial support through zakat funding. The Widow Support

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Metro bus, green bus suspended in Islamabad today

Metro bus, green bus suspended in Islamabad today

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Metro Bus service suspension throughout the twin cities today disrupted transportation for residents of both Rawalpindi and Islamabad. The Green Bus service in Rawalpindi also experienced a complete shutdown. According to Metro Bus officials, the district administration issued instructions that led to the bus service suspension. Authorities stated that they had established

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