The price of jet fuel increased from Rs 188.93 per liter to Rs 342.32 per liter, according to PSO sources. LAHORE: The ongoing conflict between Iran, the United States and Israel has driven up global oil prices, with a direct impact on aviation fuel costs and airfares expected to rise in the coming days. According […]
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle endanger royal position with explosive decision Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have made a risky decision, sparking anger, ahead of their announced new tour of Australia. For those unfamiliar, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex recently accepted an invitation sent by Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health
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The week-long war between Iran, the United States and Israel has pushed oil prices on both sides of the Atlantic beyond $100 a barrel, threatening to inject inflation into the global economy. Asian markets suffer, bond yields rise, and yet Bitcoin BTC$67,533.94 has barely moved, hovering around $67,000, where it was 24 hours ago. A
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Across the city, thousands of open sewage pits remain unattended, demonstrating civic neglect. They initially refused to go down the 10-foot manhole, but the chief inspector threatened to fire them. PHOTO: EXPRESS/FILE PESHAWAR: On highways and narrow neighborhood streets, open manholes, meters deep and wide, have become death traps for children, women, motorcyclists and the
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RAWALPINDI: Record inflation and falling purchasing power have led to a sharp decline in political and social iftar gatherings across the city during Ramazan this year. The long-standing tradition of having “30 iftars and 30 sehris” throughout the month has almost disappeared. The prices of items used for sehri and iftar have increased to the
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RAWALPINDI: Following the increase in prices of petrol, diesel, kerosene and transport fares, the prices of all food items, essential commodities, vegetables, fruits and groceries have increased sharply in the open market, dampening Eid shopping and spoiling the festive spirit of low-income and government employees. Prices at low-cost facilitation markets, carts and cart bazaars have
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Bitcoin is holding up better than it probably should. The largest cryptocurrency was trading at $67,378 on Monday morning, up 1.1% over the past 24 hours and essentially flat for the week as the world around it deteriorated sharply. Among the majors, ether rose 2.3% to $1,981, hovering just below $2,000. BNB gained 1.4% to
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RAWALPINDI: Prisoners brought from Adiala Central Prison to the Rawalpindi Judicial District Courts for hearings have complained about severe overcrowding in the prison and described the Iftar food provided to inmates – including samosas, pakoras and dates – as very poor quality. Speaking to reporters after their appearance in court, several defendants said the quarters
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Meghan Markle makes emotional appeal after closing a big chapter in her life Meghan Markle joined Princess Kate and thousands of women around the world to mark a special occasion with a heartfelt appeal. On March 8, the Duchess of Sussex released a statement to celebrate “the strength, resilience and achievements of women” on International
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“From weeding to picking cotton, women perform some of the most labor-intensive agricultural tasks” MULTAN: Pakistan’s agricultural sector, often described as the backbone of the national economy, relies largely on the hard work and dedication of rural women, whose role in agricultural activities is indispensable. Leaders of the farming community asserted that without the participation
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