Pakistan

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government will immediately send medical teams with essential medical supplies to help the earthquake victims in Afghanistan, KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur said on Monday. A 6.0 magnitude earthquake overnight hit Afghanistan’s mountainous eastern border region, so far killing more than 800 people and injuring at least 2,800. The authorities […]

ISLAMABAD: In yet another case of harassment, TikToker Samiya Hijab has said that she was harassed and kidnapped and sought protection from the Islamabad police. In a video shared on her Instagram, she said that Hasan Zahid, a resident of Lahore, threatened her after she rejected his marriage proposal. Hijab said that she has filed

RAWALPINDI (Kashmir English): As the torrential rains lashed Islamabad and Rawalpindi on Monday, the authorities have issued an evacuation order for people living near Nullah Lai in Rawalpindi. The relentless downpour caused severe urban flooding in some low-lying areas of the twin cities, including Bhara Kahu, G-11, and Srinagar Highway. The road turned into pools,

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The federal government on Monday officially opened the registration of applications for the e-bike and e-rickshaw scheme. Under the New Energy Vehicle Policy 2025-30, the government will provide 40,000 electric motorcycles and 1,000 electric rickshaws in the first phase. The e-bikes and three-wheeler e-rickshaws will be given on an installment plan and

CHILAS (Kashmir English): In a tragic incident, a Pakistan Army helicopter, MI-17, crash-landed near Hudor village, around 12 kilometers from Thakdas Cantonment, during a routine training flight on Monday morning. According to a press release issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the helicopter developed a technical fault mid-flight and went down at approximately 10:00 a.m.

WASHINGTON, DC (Kashmir Digital): Recent changes in immigration policy in the United States have increased the difficulties for children of foreign nationals, especially Pakistani and Indian citizens. According to the new immigration policy, children of those seeking a green card or lawful permanent residence will be able to join their parents’ petition only if they

KARACHI (Kashmir English): In a recent development, the New Asia has launched four new electric scooters in Pakistan under the Ramza brand. The introduction comprises Ramza Yaari, Ramza A7, Ramza Linbo, and Ramza Liberty, all designed to meet varying requirements of riding, from simple urban commuting to more powerful performance. This launch represents a substantial growth of the

  LAHORE (Kashmir English): Epidemic diseases as dengue, diarrhea, malaria, and skin infections, are spreading rapidly in Punjab’s flood-hit areas, local media reported quoting the provincial health authorities. Major parts of Punjab are reeling under heavy floodwater due to the sudden discharge of water into Sutlej and Ravi rivers by India. 9,000 cases of infectious