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Big relief for students as Punjab CM E-Bikes get zero down payment

Big relief for students as Punjab CM E-Bikes get zero down payment

LAHORE (Kashmir English): Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved a major expansion of the Punjab CM E-Bike Scheme, extending the programme to more than 125,000 students and removing the upfront down payment requirement. Under the revised scheme, students will pay around Rs3,000 in monthly instalments, while the Punjab government will bear the interest

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Five militants killed in CTD operation in Peshawar

Four terrorists killed in CTD operation in Peshawar’s Badaber

PESHAWAR (Kashmir English): At least four terrorists were killed in a Counter Terrorism Operation (CTD) in the Badaber area of ​​Peshawar. According to CTD, 3 SMGs, pistols, hand grenades, magazines, and cartridges were recovered from the slain terrorists. The CTD statement says that an Afghan identity card was recovered from the pocket of one of

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Khawarij killed in North Waziristan

15 Khawarij killed as security forces foil infiltration attempt in North Waziristan

NORTH WAZIRISTAN (Kashmir English): Security forces have killed 15 militants belonging to Fitna al-Khawarij in an infiltration attempt from Afghanistan in the Ghulam Khan area of North Waziristan, security sources said on Wednesday. According to security sources, the operation was launched after intelligence indicated that a group of militants was attempting to infiltrate Pakistani territory. The

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NDU Afghan Taliban

NDU lecture by Afghan Taliban representative does not signal Pakistan’s policy shift: Sources

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Videos and social media posts circulating about a speech delivered by the Afghan Taliban regime ambassador at the National Defence University (NDU) in Islamabad have prompted claims that Pakistan may be changing its policy towards Afghanistan. However, security sources rejected the claims, saying that the lecture by an Afghan Taliban regime representative

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PIA cuts fares for Jeddah and Madinah flights

PIA cuts fares for Jeddah and Madinah flights

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced an immediate reduction of Rs8,300 in airfares for passengers traveling to Jeddah and Madinah. The fare reduction has taken effect immediately, providing relief to passengers planning to travel to the two Saudi Arabian cities. According to the airline, passengers traveling to Jeddah and Madinah until September 30, 2026,

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Mustafa Kamal new provinces

Mustafa Kamal backs creation of new provinces, calls for stronger local govts

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has strongly supported the creation of new administrative units and provinces and powers for local government in Pakistan, arguing that the country’s existing four-province structure no longer corresponds to its growing population and administrative needs. In an exclusive interview with Azaad Digital on Tuesday, Mustafa Kamal discussed

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China Islamabad 21 fire vehicles

China to gift Islamabad 21 modern fire and rescue vehicles worth Rs3 billion

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): China on Tuesday announced gifting a modern fleet of 21 fire and rescue vehicles worth Rs3 billion to help upgrade Islamabad’s emergency response infrastructure. In a statement on X, China’s Embassy in Pakistan said the initiative reinforces the shared commitment of Pakistan and China to public safety and disaster resilience. “China is

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Punjab resolution for social media ban

Punjab Assembly passes resolution seeking social media ban for children under 16

LAHORE (Kashmir English): The Punjab Assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed a resolution demanding a ban on the use of social media for children under the age of 16. The resolution, presented by government MPA Sara Ahmed, stated that social media was exposing children to cyberbullying, online sexual abuse, inappropriate content, and psychological stress. It said that

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