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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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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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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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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DUBAI (Kashmir English): Travelers flying from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been reminded to check what they can and can’t carry in their cabin baggage, as airport authorities in Dubai and Sharjah issue update on banned and restricted items. The advisory follows Emirates’ recent ban on using power bank onboard from October. Banned
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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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RAWALAKOT (Kashmir English): Commissioner Poonch Division Masood-ur-Rehman chaired an important meeting regarding forest protection, prevention of tree felling and increase in forest area. The meeting was attended by Conservator Forest Poonch Division Muhammad Latif Khan, Deputy Commissioner Haveli Raja Imran Shaheen, Superintendent of Police Haveli Atta-ur-Rehman, District Forest Officer Poonch Sardar Khalid Mahmood, District
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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The National Highways and Motorway Police (NH&MP) has issued a travel advisory for the safety of the road-users as Eid holidays ended on Monday. It said at the end of Eid holidays, traffic flow on motorways and highways is likely to increase, urging caution for the drivers. The advisory urged the
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NEELUM VALLEY (Kashmir English): Several bridges in Neelum Valley, on the main Neelum Road in Azad Kashmir, have become dangerously weak and worn out, raising fears of a major accident at any time. The bridges built over streams in areas like Lawat, Kandri, and Khawaja Seri are in poor condition, causing concern among both local
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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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