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Pakistan urges nationals of Iran to register for speedy repatriation

Ambassador Tipu mentions bus shortage, difficulty in arranging departures; appeals particularly to Pakistanis in Qom A woman walks in the street after an Israeli and US attack on the Gandhi Hotel Hospital amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran in Tehran, Iran, on March 2, 2026. Pakistan’s ambassador to Iran, Muhammad Mudassir Tipu, on Monday issued […]

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Rising jet fuel prices will push Pakistani air fares up by 20-30%

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Jet fuel price has increased from Rs188.93 per liter to Rs342.32 per litre, PSO sources say LAHORE: The ongoing conflict between Iran and the US and Israel has driven up global oil prices, with a direct impact on jet fuel costs and flight prices expected to rise in the coming days. According to Pakistan State

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Exposed manholes endanger pedestrians, motorists

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Across the city, thousands of open manholes remain unattended, pointing to civic neglect They had initially refused to go down the 10-foot manhole, but the chief inspector had threatened to fire them. PHOTO: EXPRESS/FILE PESHAWAR: Across highways and narrow neighborhood streets, open manholes, several meters deep and wide, have become death traps for children, women,

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Iftar gatherings fall in Pindi

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RAWALPINDI: Record inflation and declining purchasing power have led to a sharp drop in political and social iftar gatherings across the city during Ramazan this year. The long-standing tradition of organizing “30 iftars and 30 sehris” throughout the month has almost disappeared. The prices of items used for sehri and iftar have risen to the

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Fuel price increases trigger increases in food prices

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RAWALPINDI: Following a hike in petrol, diesel, kerosene and transport prices, prices of all food items, essential raw materials, vegetables, fruits and staples have risen sharply in the open market, dampening Eid shopping and spoiling the festive mood of low-income and government employees. Prices at low-cost facilitation markets, carts and pushcart bazaars have also doubled,

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Overcrowding in Adiala prison triggers prisoner complaints

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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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Women’s economic contribution through agriculture praised

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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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The Ramazan price cut falls short

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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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Third party car insurance made mandatory

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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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Sindh faces ‘drug war’ similar to China’s opium war: AT

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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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