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Global shipping shifts toward Port Qasim, Karachi and Gwadar

  KARACHI (Kashmir English): Pakistan’s maritime landscape is witnessing a landmark activity, with its major ports currently hosting a record number of vessels. The global shipping lines have diverted cargo away from traditional, high-risk regional routes while Pakistan’s Port Qasim, Karachi and Gwadar ports are witnessing unprecedented congestion. Karachi Port is hosting approximately 54 vessels,

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Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi lauds Pakistan’s role in ceasefire efforts, peace talks

‘Never refused to go to Islamabad’, says Iran’s FM Araghchi on Pakistan’s peace efforts

TEHRAN (Kashmir English): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday said that Tehran has never refused to go to Islamabad for possible peace talks, openly acknowledging Pakistan’s efforts to mediate US-Iran talks to stop the ongoing war. Taking on X, the Iranian top diplomat said that Iran’s position is being misrepresented by the US media, while expressing

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India tops list of worst internet shutdown countries

  NEW DELHI (Kashmir English): India has been identified as one of the leading countries in the world for Bharatiya Janata Party government-imposed internet shutdowns in 2025. According to Kashmir Media Service, digital rights advocacy groups report that India frequently tops the list for restricting internet access, often surpassing other nations. The Access Now and

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US fighter jet shot down in Iran, one crew member rescued: Report

TEHRAN (Kashmir English): A US fighter jet has been shot down over Iran, and a search-and-rescue operation is underway ​for any survivors, Reuters reported on Friday, citing two US officials. In another development, Axios, citing an Israeli official, said that one of two crew members of a US fighter jet was located and rescued by US

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Visit visa job scam alert: Pakistanis warned against unregistered agents

Pakistanis to get six-month free tourist visa for Sri Lanka

COLOMBO (Kashmir English): Sri Lanka is proceeding with its plan for introducing a six-month program that includes free tourist visas for passport holders of 39 countries, including Pakistan. The government has announced that draft regulations for the program will be introduced to parliament once approved by the cabinet. The program is aimed at promoting the

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Trump says US ‘very close’ to achieving objectives in Iran

WASHINGTON (Kashmir English): US President Donald Trump Thursday said the US was “going to finish the job” and was “very close” to achieving its objectives in Iran. Addressing the American public on the war in Iran, Trump also thanked Washington’s Gulf allies, saying he would “make sure they don’t get hurt”. Trump said his ‘first

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Magnitude-7.8 earthquake strikes Molucca Sea near Indonesia

  JAKARTA (Kashmir English): An earthquake of magnitude 7.4 struck the Northern Molucca Sea off Indonesia’s historic spice island of Ternate on Thursday with no immediate reports of injuries. The United States Geological Survey confirmed the intensity of the tremor at 7.4. Subsequently, Indonesia issued a tsunami warning for neighbouring Southeast Asian nations. With no

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Qatar temporarily suspends visa-on-arrival facility for Pakistanis

  DOHA (Kashmir English): Qatar has temporarily suspended the visa-on-arrival facility for Pakistanis. According to the Pakistani embassy, this decision has been made due to the current regional situation. Meanwhile, Pakistani citizens are strictly advised to obtain a regular visa before departing for Qatar. The embassy statement said that Pakistani citizens who arrive in Qatar

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