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Marriyum Aurangzeb warns of legal action over ‘fake news’ on Punjab govt plane

LAHORE (Kashmir English): Senior Minister of the government of Punjab, Marriyum Aurangzeb, has issued a stern warning to those who are spreading fake news regarding the official plane of the Punjab government, saying legal action will be taken against those who are involved. In a statement posted on her official X account (formerly Twitter), Senior Minister […]

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Govt announces public holiday across province

Pakistan / Areeba

KARACHI (Kashmir English): The Government of Sindh has declared March 23, 2026, a public holiday across the province on the occasion of Pakistan Day. The Government of Sindh has made March 23, 2026, a public holiday, which will apply to the entire province to observe Pakistan Day. According to a notification issued by the Services,

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Weather update: Heavy rain lashes Islamabad, new spell enters Pakistan

Pakistan, Weather / Areeba

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The residents of Islambad and Rawalpindi (twin cities) have been enjoying heavy rainfall from early morning, making the weather cold once again. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), under the influence of a weather system, daytime temperatures are expected to drop by 3-4°C in northern and upper regions. The National Disaster

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Federal govt announces four-day Eid-ul-Fitr holidays

Pakistan / Areeba

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The federal government has decided to grant four public holidays on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. The holidays will take place on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday according to the decision. The Deputy Director of the Pakistan Meteorological Department, Anjum Nazir, announced that the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet in Islamabad on March

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Religious Ministry clarifies reports on Hajj flights delay

Must Read, Pakistan / Tahir Chaudhary

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has refuted reports regarding the suspension of Hajj flights schedule due to the current tense situation in the Middle East. It clarified that reports published in a section of press are baseless and that all arrangements for Hajj 2026 are proceeding according to

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Low-flying PAF jets roar over Kandahar, Loud booms reported

Pakistan / Irfan

KANDAHAR (Kashmir English): Low-flying jets from the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), with loud sonic booms echoing across Kandahar, according to sources. the PAF jets flew at very low altitude, causing powerful sounds that reverberated through the area and startled residents. Witnesses said the noise was so intense that it echoed across neighborhoods and nearby districts.

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29 or 30 Ramzan in Pakistan? Met Department explain Shawwal moon visibility

29 or 30 Ramzan in Pakistan? Met Department explains Shawwal moon sighting

Pakistan / Irfan

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has announced that the chances of sighting the Shawwal moon on March 19 are unlikely, suggesting that Ramzan may complete 30 days this year. According to the Deputy Director of the Meteorological Department, Anjum Nazir, “The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee meeting will be held in Islamabad on March

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Another flight suspension schedule announced for Islamabad airport

Must Read, Pakistan / Kashif Zia

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) on Saturday announced that flight operations at Islamabad International Airport will remain temporarily suspended on Monday, March 16. According to a new Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), six sectors of the Lahore Flight Information Region will remain temporarily closed. During the closure, commercial flights will be unable to

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Six terrorists killed in intelligence-based operation in Kharan

Pakistan / Kashif Zia

KHARAN (Kashmir English): Six terrorists of Fitna-ul-Hindustan (FAH) have been killed in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Kharan district of Balochistan, security sources said on Saturday. As per the initial information, security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in the Kharan area group on intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists of Fitna-ul-Hindustan. During the operation, the

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