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Islamabad tourism festival

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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Top 5 Sports of Azad Kashmir: A blend of Passion, Tradition, & Talent

Top 5 Sports of Azad Kashmir: A blend of Passion, Tradition, & Talent

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MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), known for its breathtaking mountains, lush valleys, and vibrant culture, is also home to a growing sports scene that reflects both tradition and modern athleticism. From cricket played in the shadows of snow-capped peaks to traditional games that bring communities together, sports in Azad Kashmir are much

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PM unveils Rs 4b uplift package for Poonch to boost tourism, economy

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  RAWALAKOT (Kashmir English): Prime Minister Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Chaudhry Anwar ul Haq on Sunday announced one billion rupees package for Poonch to address the longstanding deprivations of the people of the region. While addressing the Marka-e-Haq, Bunyan-un-Marsoos mammoth public congregation in Rawalakot, the PM emphasized on forging unity and solidarity across all

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Landslides wash away key link bridge on Babusar–Chilas section of N-15

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  ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Torrential rains and heavy landslides have swept away a critical link bridge on the Babusar–Chilas section of the N-15 Highway, disrupting traffic flow and and already going-on clearance operations in the region. According to a spokesperson for the National Highway Authority (NHA), due to bridge collapse, the N-15 route has been

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Banned JAAC protest hits tourism businesses in AJK

Neelum Valley blooms again: Tourism returns to normal after ceasefire

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NEELUM VALLEY (Kashmir English):  Neelum Valley has once again become a tourist attraction. In recent days, the weather has become very pleasant after the rains in the region, after which tourists from all over Pakistan are visiting Neelum Valley in large numbers. Tourists have flocked to famous places like Kattan, Keran, Sharda, Kel, and Urang

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Currency exchange business banned in AJK’s Mirpur district on Sundays

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  MIRPUR (Kashmir English): District Magistrate Yasir Riaz Chaudhry has banned currency exchange business in Mirpur district on Sundays by imposing Section 144 Cr. PC. The decision has been taken in view of security concerns and non-determination of currency rates due to closure of the central bank on Sundays. Unveiling the details, a district administration

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AJK: Chattar Klas ‘dolli lift’ found using stolen electricity in collusion with department

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  MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Chattar Klas ‘dolli lift’ in AJK has been using stolen electricity since long in collusion with department officials, it has emerged. The ‘dolli lift’, a dangerous commute across the rivers in Azad Kashmir, is used to travel across the rivers to save time as the other ways around are usually longer

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