British High Commissioner celebrates UK and Pakistan’s strong ties while visiting Mirpur
- 10-Jan-2024
The British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Jane Marriott, visited the UK-Pakistani diaspora in Mirpur. She was accompanied by the Head of Pakistan Department at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Richard Lindsay. Mirpur is called by some as a home away from home for Pakistani Brits. This is due to the large number of dual […]
3.8 magnitude earthquake hits Mirpur, other parts of AJK
- 09-Jan-2023
ISLAMABAD: A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit several parts of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) including Mirpur and others, ARY News reported on Monday, quoting National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC). According to details, an earthquake measuring 3.8 on Richter Scale hit Mirpur and other parts of AJK. The epicentre of the earthquake was near Jhelum, while […]
Earthquake tremors jolt Mirpur, Azad Kashmir
- 27-Sep-2022
Mirpur: Earthquake tremors of 2.9 intensity jolted multiple areas of Azad Kashmir including Mirpur on Tuesday, ARY News reported. According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC), the epicentre of the earthquake was 9 km northeast of Jund. The depth of the earthquake was 35 km and its magnitude on the Richter scale was 2.9. […]
By-polls on LA-3 Mirpur on October 10
- 13-Sep-2021
MIRPUR: The Election Commission of Azad Jammu and Kashmir has fixed October 10 for the by-polls on the LA-3 Mirpur seat, ARY News reported on Monday. The seat fell vacant after Barrister Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry took oath as President AJK. Chaudhry won the seat with 18447 votes, while Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz candidate Chaudhry Muhammad Saeed […]
Tougher restrictions imposed in AJK’s Mirpur to curb virus spread
- 01-Apr-2021
The deputy commissioner of AJK's Mirpur said that the government has also banned indoor and outdoor wedding events, whereas, business centres will also remain closed on Friday and Saturday.
Children under age of 13 years infected with coronavirus in Mirpur
- 15-Mar-2021
The DHO has urged people to exercise all precautions against the COVID-19.
Educational institutions, public transport reopened in Mirpur
- 15-Mar-2021
Meanwhile, the marriage halls, political and religious gatherings will remain banned for 15 more days.
Lockdown enforced in Mirpur amid rising coronavirus cases
- 01-Mar-2021
All educational institutions, public transport will remain closed.
Lockdown announced in Mirpur as Covid cases continue rapid spread
- 26-Feb-2021
Administration has announced the lockdown TORs imposing week-long shutdown of all businesses barring essential shops and pharmacies
Surging Covid cases in Mirpur overwhelm hospital ICUs, lockdown on cards
- 23-Feb-2021
The Divisional Headquarters Hospital ICU has run out of space to accommodate more patients with surging cases of novel coronavirus