PESHAWAR (Kashmir English): In view of the tense situation with Afghanistan, Pakistan has closed the border crossing points of Torkham and Chaman. The borders have been closed for an indefinite period since October 12, due to which the Afghan transit trade has been severely affected. In this regard, an important letter has been sent by
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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Pakistan will face its worst winter in decades this year, with experts predicting an unprecedented drop in temperatures due to the effects of La Nina. According to a recent report by the United Nations and the Intersector Coordination Group (ISCG), temperatures are likely to be several degrees below normal in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,
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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said Islamabad was ready to talk with Afghanistan following recent hostilities between the two countries. Addressing the federal cabinet today, the premier stated that Pakistan is ready to hold talks if Kabul agrees to fulfil Pakistan’s justified conditions. “Yesterday we decided the temporary 48-hour ceasefire [and]
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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The federal government has decided to launch a new policy for business visas to ease foreign investors and entrepreneurs, including Afghan nationals who are already involved in trade in Pakistan. The move comes as part of efforts to increase business-friendly policies and control cross-border economic activity through an open visa regime, sources
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CHERAT (Kashmir English): Pakistan and Kazakhstan have commenced a two-week-long joint counterterrorism training exercise to enhance military-to-military ties, the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced on Thursday. Pakistan has routine joint military training with nations in Asia, the Middle East, and elsewhere in order to enhance operational capability, strengthen defence cooperation, and enhance interoperability. Through
ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Pakistan’s passport has been the fourth weakest in the world for the fifth year running, after being ranked in position 103 by the Henley Passport Index’s 2025 Global Ranking. The UK-based advisory firm that is an expert in citizenship and residency has published its biennial passport index, ranking 199 passports on the
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KABUL (Kashmir English): Differences have grown within the ruling Taliban regime in Afghanistan, and they have started criticizing one another. According to Afghan media reports, Afghan Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani recently visited Paktika, where he met with local tribes and delivered a speech. According to a statement issued by the Afghan Ministry of Interior,
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LAHORE (Kashmir English): Pakistan has extended the closure of its airspace for India by another month. According to a private TV, the Pakistan Airports Authority has issued a new NOTAM extending the airspace closure, according to which Pakistani airspace will remain closed for Indian passenger and military aircraft until November 23, 2025. According to
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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Pakistani passport has ranked the fourth worst globally for the fifth straight year, according to Henley Passport Index 2025, a ranking of the 199 passports worldwide based on the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa. In the global ranking issued on October 7, Pakistan’s travel
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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended, for the second time in less than a month time, the deadline for filing the income tax returns for the 2025 tax year. On Wednesday, the FBR notified an extension in the deadline by 16 days. The notification stated that the income tax
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