At least five women were killed and 30 others injured after the roof of a building collapsed in Rahim Yar Khan while they were gathering to collect funds under the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP), Express news reported. According to Rescue 1122 officials, the incident occurred in Chak 125-P when several women were on the […]
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Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi hails Pakistan’s support as Tehran vows to defend sovereignty Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif shakes hands with Iranian Prime Minister Abbas Araghchi during a meeting in Islamabad. Photo: express Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday expressed gratitude to the government and people of Pakistan for their unwavering support amid aggression by
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Court approves release on bail as nationwide riots leave 23 dead and dozens injured Security personnel stand guard outside the US consulate in Karachi on March 1, 2026. PHOTO: AFP An anti-terrorism court in Islamabad on Monday granted bail to 42 people arrested in connection with vandalism and damage to property during protests following the
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Pakistan on Monday expressed condolences to Ethiopia over devastating floods and landslides that have affected parts of the country. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to the affected communities and we commend the efforts of the Ethiopian authorities who are working tirelessly to help those in need,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Tahir Andrabi said in a
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A total of 3,630 child abuse cases were reported across Pakistan in 2025, according to new figures released by Sahil, which monitors violence against children and women. In a statement issued on Monday, the organization said the cases had been reported in 81 different newspapers from across the four provinces, as well as Islamabad Capital
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Application deadline extended to April 7 as NGOs, private schools show little interest Government School in Pakistan. Photo: AFP (file) RAWALPINDI: Under the Punjab Schools Reorganization Programme, the interest of NGOs, private schools and education experts in acquiring public schools in the third phase of privatization has decreased significantly. Very few applications to acquire public
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The Rawalpindi Cantonment Board building and the plaques displaying the names of the founders. PHOTOS: AGHA MEHROZE/EXPRESS RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi Cantonment Board (RCB), which has been running a comprehensive campaign to increase revenue and collect dues, has incurred a loss of Rs41.1 million in commercialization fees. Owners of a property allegedly used for illegal commercial
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BHAKKAR: The Food Department Bhakkar conducted a major operation against hoarders where they recovered a large quantity of flour from a secret warehouse during a raid conducted on a tip-off. District Food Controller Adil Abbas Dagra led the operation in the low-lying area of Mouza Kachi Shahani where officials seized approximately 30,000 kg of flour
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Ramazan Bazaar. PHOTO: EXPRESS LAHORE: As Ramazan draws to a close, the government’s campaign to enforce official price lists in Lahore’s markets appears to have brought little tangible relief to consumers, with traders continuing to sell essential goods well above the notified prices. Market research suggests that most foods – from vegetables and fruits to
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Provincial institutions are yet to publish their administrative, functional and financial information on their websites KARACHI: Eight years have passed since the Sindh Assembly approved the Sindh Transparency and Right to Information Act 2016, but most government departments in the province have still not implemented it effectively. According to Section 6 of the Act, all
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