RAWALPINDI: Prisoners brought from Adiala Central Jail to the courts of the Rawalpindi District Judiciary for hearings have complained of severe overcrowding in the jail and described the Iftar food provided to the inmates – including samosas, pakoras and dates – as extremely poor quality. Speaking to reporters after appearing in court, several defendants said […]
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Meghan Markle makes an emotional appeal after completing life’s big chapter Meghan Markle joined Princess Kate and thousands of women globally to mark a special occasion with a heartfelt prayer. On March 8, the Duchess of Sussex released a statement to celebrate “the strength, resilience and achievements of women” on International Women’s Day. On the
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“From weeding crops to picking cotton, women perform some of the most labor-intensive tasks in agriculture” MULTAN: Often described as the backbone of the national economy, Pakistan’s agriculture sector is highly dependent on the hard work and commitment of rural women, whose role in agricultural activities is indispensable. Leaders of the farming community have argued
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Bitcoin is holding up better than it probably should. The biggest cryptocurrency traded at $67,378 on Monday morning, up 1.1% over the past 24 hours and largely flat on the week, while the world around it worsened sharply. Among the majors, ether rose 2.3% to $1,981, hovering just below $2,000. BNB rose 1.4% to $624.
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Ramadan Bazaar. PHOTO: EXPRESS LAHORE: More than halfway through Ramzan, Lahore’s widely publicized campaign of market inspections appears to have provided little meaningful relief to consumers, with prices in many markets continuing to deviate sharply from government notified prices. Despite regular visits by officials – including the Deputy Commissioner, Assistant Commissioners and the Punjab Chief
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CM approves ‘no-fault’ compensation system, digital monitoring to protect accident victims Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah. PHOTO: Radio Pakistan KARACHI: Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has approved making third-party motor insurance compulsory for all vehicles in the province, describing the initiative as a major step towards protecting road accident victims and enhancing road safety.
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President of Awami Tehreek Advocate Vasand Thari. Photo: Courtesy — Facebook HYDERABAD: Awami Tehreek President Advocate Vasand Thari on Sunday drew parallels between the historic opium wars in China and what he described as the widespread spread of narcotics in Sindh, claiming the province is facing a “drug war”. Addressing his party’s three-day education and
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With the same unhealthy food served to all, patients suffering from nutritionally sensitive conditions Hosts of out-of-town patients camp in an open space at the Civil Hospital due to lack of free shelter. Photo: Jalal Qureshi/Express KARACHI: In many branches of alternative medicine, food is seen as nature’s medicine. Certain foods are proven to support
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Bruno Mars’ ‘The Romantic’ takes the singer to new heights Bruno Mars has accomplished something he’s never accomplished before in his career, debuting directly at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with his fourth studio album The Romantic opening with 186,000 equivalent album units in its first week. It’s a truly historic moment for the
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President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have expressed commitment to ensure an enabling environment for women to realize their full potential. In their separate messages on International Women’s Day, which was celebrated on Sunday, the President and the Prime Minister
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