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Sidra, brought back from Muzaffarabad through a Jirga, falls victim to honour killing in Rawalpindi

  RAWALPINDI (Kashmir (English): Shocking revelations have surfaced in the case of one Sidra, who was allegedly killed and quietly buried on the orders of a Jirga in the name of honour in the Pirwadhai police station area of Rawalpindi few days back. Sidra was brought back from Muzaffarabad as a jirga intervened after she […]

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Climate disasters in Gilgit-Baltistan leaves nine died, 200 homes damaged

Climate disasters in Gilgit-Baltistan leave nine dead, 200 homes damaged

GILGIT (Kashmir English): At least nine people have died, several others have been injured, and over 200 homes have been affected, and major infrastructure has been left in ruins in a series of climate disasters in Gilgit-Baltistan, according to Chief Secretary Abrar Ahmed Mirza. Talking to media reporters, the Chief Secretary said glacial melt, along

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PM Shehbaz to unveil electric bikes scheme on Independence Day

PM Shehbaz to unveil electric bikes scheme on Independence Day

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will launch the electric bikes scheme on Independence Day, making a key initiative to support eco-friendly transportation and cut down on the national import bill. As part of the government’s push for sustainable mobility, the Prime Minister will hand over the cost-effective electric motorcycles to the public.

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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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Tariffs

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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airport

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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Asian countries top latest passport strength index

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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