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Foreign Office confirms FM Ishaq Dar, Sec Rubio meeting; bilateral ties on agenda

Foreign Office confirms FM Ishaq Dar, Sec Rubio meeting; bilateral ties on agenda

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir Digital): The Foreign Office has confirmed that Foreign Minister (FM) Ishaq Dar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will hold talks in Washington on Friday. According to the spokesperson, bilateral relations, regional and international issues, as well as Pak-India relations, will be at the top of the agenda. Foreign Secretary Shafqat Ali […]

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CDA to launch electric tram buses in Islamabad

CDA to launch electric tram buses in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir Digital): The Capital Development Authority (CDA) will introduce electric tram buses in Islamabad, guaranteeing that residents have access to cutting-edge transportation options. This decision was taken during a meeting, chaired by Muhammad Ali Randhawa, the Chief Commissioner of Islamabad and the Chairman of the CDA, on Thursday. The tram system’s feasibility study was

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Electricity prices set to rise nationwide

Bad news for consumers using upto 200 units of electricity

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): In a significant policy shift, the government has decided to phase out subsidies for low electricity users, especially those consuming up to 200 units per month. This move is expected to impact millions of households across Pakistan who currently benefit from discounted electricity rates. The announcement was made during a Public Accounts

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Pakistan, Afghanistan sign agreement to reduce tariffs on key exports

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Pakistan and Afghanistan have signed a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) to reduce tariffs on major agricultural products, marking a significant step forward in boosting trade ties between the two neighboring countries. Afghan Deputy Minister for Commerce and Industry Mulla Ahmadullah Zahid and Pakistan’s Commerce Secretary Jawad Paul signed the agreement at a

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Pakistan plans to develop two more airports to international standards

  ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Pakistan is going to upgrade two more airports to international standards, local media reported, citing sources. It said the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has approved major decisions, including upgradation of Sukkur and Dera Ismail Khan (DI Khan) airports to international standards. According to the sources, the authority has decided to expand

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NADRA launches digital biometric system for vehicle transfers

NADRA introduces mobile registration drive for overseas Pakistanis in KSA

RIYADH (Kashmir English): The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has formally initiated mobile registration drive for the overseas community in Saudi Arabia, according to media reports. This registration service is scheduled for July 25 and 26,2025, in Dammam from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Friday and Saturday, in association with the Pakistan Embassy.

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Pakistan's Passport issuance hits record high in 2025

Pakistan ranks fourth lowest in latest Henley Passport Index’s 2025 global ranking

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Pakistan has once again ranked fourth lowest in the world ranking for passports in 2025, according to the Henley Passport Index. Pakistan shares the 96th position with Yemen and Somalia in the Henley Passport Index’s 2025 Global Ranking. Pakistani citizens can travel on their passports to 32 countries without a visa. The

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Six FC constables injured in terrorist attack in Bannu: Police

Six FC constables injured in terrorist attack in Bannu: Police

BANNU: At least six Frontier Constabulary (FC) constables suffered injuries in an attack by the militants in the Bannu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday, according to a police official. “Terrorists attacked a Frontier Constabulary checkpoint situated in the border area of Takhti Khel Wazir in Bannu. “As a result of the attack, six FC

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NDMA issues flood, landslide, GLOF alert until July 25

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has warned of possible risks of flooding, landslides, and glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) due to monsoon rains in various parts of the country till July 25. According to the NDMA spokesperson, there is a risk of landslides and glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) in the

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Vaping during pregnancy may affect baby’s skull structure, study reveals

  OHIO, USA (Kashmir English): A recent study has shown that vaping during pregnancy, even in the absence of nicotine, may cause changes in the structural development of a baby’s skull in the womb. The study, conducted on pregnant mice, by researchers at Ohio State University College of Medicine, examined the impact of two commonly

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