LAHORE (Kashmir English): At least two people died, and five were injured after a fire broke out at the Indigo hotel in Lahore’s Gulberg area on Saturday, rescue officials said. In a post on X, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said that around 280 people, including 180 guests and 100 staff members, were rescued. Officials said […]
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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Islamabad session court has sentenced lawyer and activist Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha to 10 years in prison in a case related to controversial tweets. This verdict was given when the accused did not proceed with the cross-examination of the witnesses produced by the prosecuting side despite directions given to the
ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched a new Identity Data Monitoring App, which is aimed at providing citizens with increased control over identification information. With this app, the citizens will now be able to monitor the use of their national ID data, promoting transparency and security. The app enables
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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Heavy snowfall in the upper parts of the country has paralysed life, with several feet of snow covering the upper parts. Heavy snowfall occurred in the upper parts of Azad Kashmir, including Neelum Valley, Sidhanoti, Bagh, Hattian Bala, Ath Muqam, and Upper Neelum. Due to heavy snowfall, around 25 vehicles, including an
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LAHORE (Kashmir English): People in Lahore will enjoy a long weekend at the Basant Festival, which will be celebrated from February 6, 2026, to February 8 in Lahore. According to reports, the Punjab government is considering declaring Friday as a holiday while Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday are already declared holidays. If the government declared
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LAHORE (Kashmir English): Pakistan Railways Police intercepted at least 658 children ran away from their homes at railway stations across Pakistan in 2025. Many cited hunger, lack of basic necessities and corporal punishment at home and in schools for their act of running away from homes, according to data released by the Pakistan Railways
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MURREE (Kashmir English): Record-breaking snowfall and a severe snowstorm since Thursday evening have disrupted life in Murree and surrounding areas on Friday, promoting authorites to take strict measures to face any untoward situation. Following the high influx of tourists in the hill station, the district administration imposed a complete ban on the entry of further vehicles
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DERA ISMAIL KHAN (Kashmir English): At least five people were killed while 10 others were injured in a suicide blast at a wedding ceremony near Qureshi Mor in Dera Ismail Khan on Friday night. As per rescue officials, five bodies and 10 injured had been taken to DHQ Hospital DI Khan, while a rescue operation was
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LOWER CHITRAL (Kashmir English): Nine members of the same family, including five women, were killed after a devastating avalanche struck a house in the remote village of Domel in Lower Chitral district on Friday. According to the officials, the tragic incident occurred in the Srigal village near the Pak-Afghan border in Lower Chitral. According to
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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Pakistan has launched online visas for 192 countries and visa on arrival for 120 countries. Federal Minister for the Investment Board, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, announced this at the Sustainable Tourism Forum and Expo. The event was organized by FPCCI and the Islamic Chamber of Commerce. Under the new digital system, foreign visitors can
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