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Pakistan Railways records 95 accidents in less than a year

Attacks, derailments, collisions marred rail operations as upgrades remained limited to station improvements Pakistan Railways. PHOTO: FILE Pakistan Railways recorded 95 train accidents between January 1 and December 20, 2025, according to official data obtained by Express News. The data showed the rail system faced challenges ranging from terrorism and derailments to collisions and flood-related […]

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The passport department is launching a 24/7 digital monitoring system

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The framework is set to improve transparency, efficiency and response times nationwide Pakistan’s passport department has introduced a new digital system to monitor passport applications, printing and operational results, officials said on Monday. Under the initiative, a dedicated 24-hour surveillance room has been established at the department’s headquarters in Islamabad following directives from the Director

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Pakistan’s Struggle with Population Growth and Maternal Health

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In Kurram district, the patriarchy, broken health care leaves women like Gul Rukh struggling for survival 35-year-old Gul Rukh Bibi still remembers the silence that followed the birth of her eighth child: There were no congratulations, no whispered prayers, no relatives arriving with sweets. Only the quiet certainty that her life was about to change.

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Field Marshal Asim Munir receives Saudi Arabia’s highest national honor

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Pakistan’s top military commander met the Saudi defense minister and discussed evolving geopolitical challenges Pakistan’s Chief of Defense Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, has received Saudi Arabia’s highest national honour, the King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellence. In a statement released by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the military’s media wing, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir

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Centuries old banyan tree axed for timber

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Banyan trees traditionally symbolize longevity and stability. Photo: Express FAISALABAD: A century-old banyan tree, considered a living symbol of ancestral heritage, was felled in Ramdiwali village, also known as Arfa Karim Nagar, triggering grief and anger among local residents. The banyan tree stood at the dera (farm house) of the late Chaudhry Muhammad Akbar Randhawa

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Sinkholes highlight the costs of poor planning

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While the monsoon rains soak the city, the meager road and pipeline network cannot keep up Rickshaws pass through rainwater accumulated on Makkah Road in Lahore after a downpour. The rain lashed the city for two and a half hours. photo: app LAHORE: While the monsoon season brings relief from the scorching heat of summer

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Rs50m earmarked for shrine, mosque renovations

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Funds include Rs10 million for renovation of Dargah Shah Chiragh, Rs20 million for Shah Sufair shrine in Sohawa Shrine of Baba Farid Uddin Ganj Shakar. PHOTO: EXPRESS LAHORE: The Punjab Auqaf Department has allocated over Rs 50 million for the construction and renovation of several shrines and mosques. The funds include Rs10 million for renovation

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Winter woes: dense fog engulfs the city

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Commuters carefully make their way through a thick blanket of fog on a winter morning as the provincial capital slowly wakes up under poor visibility, turning an ordinary commute into a quiet test of patience and focus. Photo: ONLINE KARACHI: Dense fog enveloped the metropolis on Sunday morning, reducing visibility and disrupting flight operations at

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Over 43,000 pending cases in 2025

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RAWALPINDI: As the year 2025 draws to a close, the 74 Sessions and Civil Courts of Rawalpindi District collectively decided only 26,658 cases, while 43,351 cases are currently pending in the Subordinate Courts of the district. From 1 January to 30 November in the current year, a total of 26,658 judgments were handed down. Of

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Snow-free December rings the climate alarm

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Experts warn of severe water shortages in the summer due to rising temperatures and forest fires Dark clouds hover over the garrison town as the first period of winter rains sets in, bringing a noticeable drop in temperature and signaling the arrival of the cold season. Photo: Agha Mahroz/Express BALAKOT: The dangers of climate change

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