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AJK govt proposes Rs300m for tourism, Rs150m for transport in ADP 2026-27

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Finance Minister Chaudhry Qasim Majeed on Monday presented the budget worth Rs286 billion for the Fiscal Year 2026-27. In his budget speech, the finance minister said that the Azad Kashmir government is providing resources to the tourism sector for laying a strong foundation for the state’s economy. […]

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Indian Sikh Yatrees arrive in Pakistan tomorrow

  LAHORE (Kashmir English): Sikh Yatrees from India will arrive in Pakistan tomorrow (Wednesday) through the Wagah Border to participate in religious rituals related to the martyrdom day of Guru Arjan Dev. The Yatrees will visit several gurdwaras across Punjab, including Nankana Sahib, Sacha Sauda in Farooqabad, Panja Sahib in Hassan Abdal, Darbar Sahib Kartarpur

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17th-century brass astrolabe from India to be auctioned in London

  LONDON (Kashmir English): A rare 17th-century astronomical masterpiece from the royal collection of Jaipur in western India will be offered at an auction by Sotheby’s in London today (April 29). The masterpiece is known to have formed part of the royal holdings of Sawai Man Singh II, the maharaja of Jaipur, and was inherited

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Dubai to build $9.25bn ‘Golden Line’ metro by 2032

  DUBAI (Kashmir English): Dubai has announced a major project with authorities saying, the new metro venture “Golden Line” will cost 34 billion dirhams ($9.25 billion). The project is expected to be completed by September 2032. The planned “Golden Line” will run underground and connect 15 key areas across the emirate, according to details shared

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Emirates offer rebooking and refunds

Emirates Airline rebooking: Check details

Emirates Airline along with several other airlines in the UAE have started restoring flights after recent regional disruptions and have started offering rebooking and refunds. According to regional aviation updates reported by Gulf media, airports in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah are gradually resuming services. Flights have restarted on a limited

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AJK: Leepa people to get better telecommunication services

  LEEPA VALLEY (Kashmir English): Following directives from the Azad Kashmir government and special efforts by Pakistan Army GOC Murree, engineers from various companies including Telenor, Zong, Jazz, and Ufone, under the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority and SCO (Special Communications Organization), visited Leepa Valley. During the visit, Assistant Commissioner Tehsil Leepa, Syed Qamar Kazmi, accompanied these

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Islamabad tourism festival

Islamabad tourism festival to commence tomorrow; All you need to know

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): A two-day Islamabad tourism festival will start tomorrow, January 31, at the Pakistan Sports Complex in Islamabad, showcasing and reviving the country’s tourism sector. Addressing a press conference today, Prime Minister’s Coordinator on Tourism, Sardar Yasir Ilyas, announced that Pakistan’s largest-ever Tourism, Sports and Family Festival will commence on Saturday in Islamabad. Yasir

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Azad Kashmir welcomes over 1.5 million tourists in 2025

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has received more than 1.5 million tourists during the outgoing year 2025, despite the severe weather conditions during the monsoon season. According to the AJK Department of Tourism, more than 1.5 million tourists visited the plains and mountainous areas of Azad Kashmir during the current year 2025, while

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AJK hotel association announces reduction in room rents

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Hotels and Guesthouses Action Committee on Tuesday announced a 20 per cent reduction in room rents across the state to boost the tourism sector, Dawn reported. Addressing a press conference in Muzaffarabad, the chairman of the AJK hotels association, Raja Mohammad Ilyas, urged the government to declare

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Grass Skiing Championship

GB Scouts, Madaklasht Club shine at 4th Grass Skiing Championship in Rawalakot

RAWALAKOT (Kashmir English): The fourth National Grass Skiing Championship concluded successfully at the scenic and high-altitude grassy hilltop of Toli Peer near Rawalakot, Azad Kashmir, on Saturday. With its 8,800-foot elevation and breathtaking landscapes, Toli Peer is emerging as a hub for national and international adventure sports. The competition saw Gilgit-Baltistan Scouts (GBS) claiming the

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