ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): In welcome news for consumers, the petrol prices in Pakistan is expected to go down starting August 1, 2025, due to falling global oil prices and stable exchange rates. This development comes after back-to-back increases in July that had sparked public concern. According to media reports, the petrol prices in Pakistan may
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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has left for the United States once again, this time to seal the final terms of a highly anticipated bilateral trade agreement. This marks his second trip to Washington in two weeks, reflecting the urgency and importance of the negotiations. The trip comes after Foreign Minister Ishaq
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Karachi (Kashmir English): Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will launch a special flight operation for pilgrims traveling to Iraq for Arbaeen. Local media reported on Monday, citing official sources, that the operation will begin on August 8, with flights from Pakistan to Najaf scheduled until August 11. Special Arbaeen flights between August 18 and 23
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SUKKUR (Kashmir English): Cardiovascular disease has emerged as the leading cause of deaths in Pakistan, making up almost 30 percent of the total fatalities, according to media report on Monday. It said cardiovascular issues claim nearly 400,000 lives annually, accounting for over 30% of all fatalities. Alarmed by the rising crisis, health experts and
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ANKARA (Kashmir English): Pakistan and Turkiye have jointly called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, expressing serious concern over the worsening humanitarian situation in the region. The matter was discussed during a telephonic discussion between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. The two leaders strongly
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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast another spell of widespread rain, wind, and thundershowers across the country beginning July 28 (today), as monsoon currents continue to affect upper and central parts of Pakistan. These currents are likely to intensify in the coming days, while a fresh westerly wave is expected
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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Almost half of the over 270 deaths linked to heavier-than-normal this year’s monsoon rains were children, according to the reports. Children in most part of the country are on their annual school holidays. The officials said that most of the deaths occurred in Punjab, the most populous province, where monsoon rainfall
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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (NEECA) has said that 3,800 investors and companies—both local and global—have shown interest in establishing EV charging infrastructure across Pakistan. According to Managing Director of NEECA, Dr Moazaam, the authority has so far issued licences for 71 charging stations. Of these, he said, 30
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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Pakistan is all set to launch its latest remote sensing satellite on July 31 from China’s Xichang Satellite Launch Center, the officials said. According to a spokesperson for SUPARCO (Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission), the new satellite has been specifically designed for better agricultural monitoring, provide accurate data for crop
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NEW YORK (Kashmir English): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said that Pakistan is witnessing clear signs of economic improvement and rebuilding strong ties with the international community. Speaking to the Pakistani community at the Consulate General in New York on Saturday, Dar said, “We have made considerable progress, especially in political
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