ISPR says operation aims to ensure vital maritime routes remain safe, secure and uninterrupted The Pakistan Navy on Monday launched Operation Muhafiz-ul-Bahr to counter “multi-dimensional threats to national shipping and maritime commerce” amid the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, the military’s media wing said. Tensions in the Middle East have sharply escalated after US […]
Cabinet also approves 50% work from home policy for government offices in a bid to reduce fuel consumption. Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi delivers a video message on January 27, 2026. The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government on Monday presented a two-month fuel conservation plan, reducing fuel allocations for official vehicles by 25 per cent amid the
Ambassador Tipu talks about the lack of buses and the difficulties of organizing departures; launches a special appeal to the Pakistanis of Qom A woman walks on the street following an Israeli and US strike on the Gandhi Hotel hospital, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 2, 2026. Pakistan’s Ambassador to
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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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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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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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“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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Ramazan Bazaar. PHOTO:EXPRESS LAHORE: More than halfway through the month of Ramzan, the widely publicized market inspection campaign in Lahore appears to have brought little significant relief to consumers, with prices in many markets continuing to deviate sharply from government-notified rates. Despite regular visits from officials – including the deputy commissioner, deputy commissioners and special
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