Pakistan

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Monday issued an alert regarding the risk of flooding, landslides, and flash floods due to potential Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs). In a statement, the NDMA’s National Emergency Operation Center (NEOC) said that there is a risk of flash floods and debris flows in the […]

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Pakistan has assumed the Presidency of the United Nations Conference on Disarmament (CD) in Geneva today, the Foreign Office said in a statement on Monday. The statement added that, on Pakistan’s behalf, Ambassador Tahir Hussain Andrabi, Additional Secretary (Arms Control and Disarmament) and Spokesperson, is presiding over the meetings of the conference.

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Superintendent of Adiala Jail has submitted a report to the Supreme Court detailing the health, medical examinations, and meetings of former Prime Minister and founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan. In a two-page report, jail officials stated that the former prime minister’s eye condition had improved significantly and his vision

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): SereneAir has denied claims made in the media regarding the shutdown of its operations in Pakistan, asserting that they are working on the resumption of flights and attempting to take to the skies before the end of 2026. In the published statement, SereneAir mentions that preparations are being made for the restructuring and

LONDON (Kashmir English): According to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency of the United Kingdom, a new pill that can be taken every day to help with weight loss has been approved. The name of the drug that has been approved is orforglipron, which will be sold under the name of Fondayo. The company

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Ministry of Religious Affairs has amended the timelines for application submission for Hajj 2027, setting a new starting date. The new start date is now August 18 versus the previously announced August 17. According to the sources of the Ministry, the applications and payments will be made on the first come

BANNU (Kashmir English): MNA Maulana Nasim Ali Shah has publicly withdrawn his recent remarks about national poet Allama Muhammad Iqbal, describing them as a slip of the tongue and reaffirming his respect for Iqbal as Pakistan’s national poet and national hero. In a video statement, Nasim Ali Shah said that he and other Pakistanis love

KHAIRPUR (Kashmir English): Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Asfandyar Kharal won the by-election of Khairpur constituency PS-30 with a landslide victory. On Sunday, polling in the by-election of Khairpur constituency PS-30 continued from 8 am to 5 pm. 164 polling stations were set up for voting in the constituency. The unofficial and unofficial results of all

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Eight Islamic countries, including Pakistan, have strongly condemned Israel’s rejection of a Palestinian state and US President Donald Trump’s Gaza Comprehensive Plan. In a joint statement, the eight Muslim countries have called Israel’s stance a direct obstacle to efforts to end the war in Gaza and achieve lasting peace. The foreign ministers

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The date for receiving applications for Hajj 2027 under the government scheme has been changed, with the application process now scheduled to begin on August 18 instead of August 17. According to media reports, applications and Hajj expenses will be collected online and through designated Habib Bank Limited (HBL) branches, with applications to