ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): After the public outcry, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has revived the old fare rates of metro and electric buses in Islamabad. The spokesperson for the civic agency informed that the authority revoked the fare hike on the orders of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The notification stated that the restoration of old fares […]
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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Pakistani government declared a four-day holiday on the occasion of Eid ul Adha 2025, with citizens looking to spend time with families and travel to northern regions or some other foreign countries. The holidays will begin on June 6 (Friday) and go on until June 9 (Monday). Qatar grants a visa
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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): In a major decision to implement 100% M-Tag system on the country’s motorways, the National Highways Authority (NHA) has announced the imposition of 50 percent additional toll tax on non-M-Tag and low-balance vehicles, effective June 15, 2025. The decision has been taken in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 10
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MAKKAH (Kashmir English): Annual Hajj rituals will begin in Makkah Mukaramah today (Wednesday) with the arrival of tens of thousands of pilgrims at Mina. Meanwhile, Pakistan Hajj Mission, in collaboration with Saudi authorities, has completed all arrangements for transportation of pilgrims to the world’s largest tent village at Mina. The intending pilgrims are arriving
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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Pakistan weather department has warned of potential windstorms and rainfall during the Eid holidays. It said the weather system may pose risk to weak infrastructure, particularly in northern and mountainous regions. The PMD said that rain is expected at various areas including Dir, Swat, Chitral, and Kohistan during the eid holidays.
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MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Two more persons from Azad Kashmir’s (AJK)’s Muzaffarabad district and Jhelum Valley district, have fallen into the hands of Kacha dacoits, as a video of them being tortured has also surfaced on social media. The dacoits have demanded a hefty ransom from the citizens’ families, which has caused severe distress to
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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup will be played in Kuala Lumpur from June 15 to June 21, according to the officials. The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has announced a 20-member national squad, appointing Imad Butt as captain for the upcoming tournament. The tournament is crucial for promotion to the elite FIH
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MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reaffirmed his country’s eagerness to strengthen ties with Pakistan within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), particularly in the area of counter-terrorism, the Foreign Office said on Tuesday. The Russian top diplomat made these remarks during the meeting with Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on
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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Islamabad police have taken into custody the main suspect in the murder of TikToker Sana Yousaf, according to reports on Tuesday. Police sources said the suspect, a resident of Punjab, has admitted to carrying out the killing. Officers also recovered the murder weapon along with Sana Yousaf’s iPhone from him. Federal Interior
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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday linked Pakistan’s path to self-reliance with affordable electricity and a strong agriculture sector, urging authorities to fast-track work on the Diamer-Bhasha Dam by removing all hurdles in its way. While chairing a meeting in Islamabad on the dam’s progress and broader water resource issues, the Prime
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