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  • Mirpur Weather Today: Hazy Sunshine, High of 32°C

    Mirpur Weather Today: Hazy Sunshine, High of 32°C

    MIRPUR: Residents of Mirpur woke up to smoky haze on Monday morning as the city braces for another warm October day, with the mercury expected to touch 32°C, according to the latest forecast.

    Data shows the day began with smoky haze and a temperature of around 22°C in the early hours, with humidity at 52 per cent. Skies are expected to clear by mid-morning, turning sunny through the afternoon, when temperatures will peak at 32°C with humidity dropping to about 30 per cent. Winds will remain light at around 12 kilometres per hour.

    By evening, haze is expected to return, with temperatures settling around 27°C. Overnight lows will hover near 25°C. There is virtually no chance of rain today, with precipitation recorded at 0.0mm and cloud cover at just 2 per cent.

    Sunrise was at 6:30 am while sunset is expected at 6:13 pm, giving residents slightly under 12 hours of daylight.

    Week ahead

    The outlook for Tuesday, October 6, is similar — smoky haze with a high of 32°C and a low of 23°C, though a spell of light rain (around 1.3mm) is possible later in the day with winds picking up to 17 kilometres per hour.

    Wednesday, October 7, may bring a change in pattern, with sunny intervals, a high of 31°C and a low of 21°C, and a higher chance of showers amounting to about 2.1mm of rain. Humidity is expected to rise to 53 per cent.

    Thursday and Friday are forecast to stay mostly sunny with highs of 31–32°C and only a slight chance of rain.

    Mirpur has a temperate climate, and October typically marks the transition from the hot summer months towards cooler winter weather. Based on 15 years of historical data, annual rainfall in the region averages 938mm spread across 72 rainy days.

    Health experts advise residents to stay hydrated during the warm afternoon hours, limit strenuous outdoor activity at peak heat, and take precautions against dust and haze, particularly the elderly and those with respiratory conditions.

    Through the rest of the week, daytime highs are expected to remain near 30–32°C with overnight lows between 20–23°C, while wind speeds stay between 12 and 17 kilometres per hour and atmospheric pressure hovers around 1010 to 1014 millibars. No prolonged wet spell is in sight, with only brief showers possible around midweek.

  • Mirpur Police Seize Illegal Liquor Factory in Dadyal

    Mirpur Police Seize Illegal Liquor Factory in Dadyal

    MIRPUR: Mirpur police have seized an illegal liquor factory in Dadyal, recovering around 2,100 litres of liquor and more than 1,100 bottles, district police said on Thursday.

    According to police, SHO Dadyal Inspector Aamir Farooq, along with a police team, raided the facility and arrested the alleged owner, identified as Basharat alias Koch.

    Police said they also seized a large quantity of empty bottles, bottle caps, labels and other material, along with a liquor-making furnace and packaging machinery, from the premises.

    During the investigation, the factory owner revealed the support of proscribed Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) core member Khawaja Mehran and his father, Khawaja Arshad, police claimed. Police said further investigation is underway to determine whether the proceeds from the illegal business were used for any protest activity or for personal gain.

    A case has been registered against the accused under the relevant provisions of the Prohibition and Narcotics Act, and further investigation is underway, police said.

    Part of wider crackdown

    The raid is part of an ongoing crackdown on narcotics and illicit liquor in the district. Police have in recent months conducted a series of operations against drug dealers in Dadyal and other parts of Mirpur, recovering contraband including liquor, heroin and other narcotics, and rounding up multiple accused.

    Officials said the district police, on the special directives of SSP Mirpur Khawar Ali Shaukat, have intensified action against drug traffickers and criminal elements, with the stated aim of making Mirpur a drug-free district. Police have appealed to the public to report suspicious activities to the nearest police station or the police helpline.

    The sale and manufacture of liquor is prohibited in Azad Jammu and Kashmir except under strictly regulated permits, and police said operations against unlicensed production units would continue across the district in the coming days.

    Police emphasised that the alleged link between the seized factory and the proscribed committee member is based on the arrested owner’s statement and remains under investigation. No independent verification of the claim was available, and the accused are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

    The latest raid follows a sustained campaign against narcotics in the district. In an earlier major operation reported in March 2025, district police said they had arrested 170 drug traffickers, including what was described as a notorious group of international drug paddlers, and seized pure alcohol worth over Rs10 million along with wine cans and manufacturing material from a distillery unearthed in the district. Police have repeatedly appealed to the public to report suspicious activities to the nearest police station or the police helpline so that offenders can be brought to justice.

  • AJKBISE Mirpur Announces Schedule for Matric Part-I Result Cards

    AJKBISE Mirpur Announces Schedule for Matric Part-I Result Cards

    MIRPUR: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (AJKBISE) in Mirpur has issued an official schedule and guidelines for the result cards of the First Annual 2026 Matric Part-I (Class 10) examinations.

    According to the notification, the board has designated specific dates from October 9 to October 21, 2026, for the preparation and distribution of result cards across various districts and examination centres.

    Candidates will be able to access their result cards and related information directly through the board’s official website, while educational institutions have been instructed to complete their institutional records and administrative procedures in accordance with the outlined framework.

    The board’s result for the First Annual 2026 Matric Part-I examinations was announced on September 29, 2026, at 4:00 pm. Students can check their detailed scorecards on the official portal, ajkbise.net, using their roll numbers.

    Position holders

    The board also announced the top position holders of the 9th class examinations. Abid Hussain, son of Muhammad Ibrahim, of Insight Model College Bhimber secured the first position with 1,140 marks out of 1,200. Amna Khalid, daughter of Khalid Pervez, of KIPS School and College Sector F-1 Mirpur stood second with 1,138 marks, while Usman Shabbir, son of Shabbir Ahmed, of Read Foundation College Bhimber took the third position with 1,134 marks.

    Authorities have emphasised that students and institutions with outstanding dues or pending official fees must settle their accounts to ensure a smooth collection process without administrative delays. Physical result cards will not be dispatched by post; candidates and institutions must download or print them directly from the web portal.

    The education board has advised all candidates and school administrators to consult the official portal for detailed timelines and procedural updates to complete the necessary documentation within the stipulated deadlines.

    Second annual examinations

    Separately, the board has outlined the schedule for the Second Annual Examinations 2026 for students appearing in compartment papers or seeking to improve their marks. Online form feeding and fee deposition with a single fee runs from October 1 to October 9, 2026, with hard copies required to reach board offices by October 12. Double-fee submissions will be accepted from October 10 to October 13, while triple-fee applications can be submitted from October 16 to October 21. Candidates have been advised to adhere strictly to the deadlines to avoid rejection of their forms.

  • AJK tourism department orders upgrade of Mirpur tourist sites

    AJK tourism department orders upgrade of Mirpur tourist sites

    Muzaffarabad: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir Tourism and Archaeology Department has asked its officials and private operators to improve facilities and management at tourist sites in Mirpur and to prepare master plans for developing them.

    The directions were issued by Director General Raja Shahid Hussain during a two-day visit to the district. He inspected Ramkot Fort, Mangla View Park, Jeri Dam, Dhan Galli and several departmental sites along the Upper Jhelum Canal Road and at Mangla Upper Head.

    At Ramkot Fort, he reviewed restoration work, resort construction, fencing, access road repairs, landscaping and signage. The private firm managing the fort under a lease agreement briefed him on progress, and he sought an explanation for delays while directing the firm to meet the lease terms.

    He said the fort was an important part of the region’s historical and tourism heritage, adding that its historical character must be preserved while improving visitor facilities. He also inspected Mangla View Park near Dadyal and instructed its management to upgrade recreational facilities and cleanliness.

    The director general also met Mirpur Divisional Commissioner Raja Tahir Mumtaz to discuss a joint strategy for promoting tourism, including cultural and tourism festivals to showcase local arts and heritage.