Endangered Longcomb sawfish caught off the coast of Jiwani are found on the pier. A photo of the fish available on the Internet shows a pair in an aquarium. Photos: Express/file KARACHI: Like elsewhere in the world, “World Sawfish Day” was recently celebrated on October 17 to raise awareness about one of the most endangered […]
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Tensions freeze relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan; thousands of trucks blocked Trucks loaded with refugee goods queue at the Torkham border before their return to Afghanistan. PHOTO: EXPRESS PESHAWAR: PESHAWAR Ongoing tensions at the Pakistan-Afghan border have paralyzed all forms of bilateral trade and transit since Sunday, October 12, causing severe economic losses on both
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SBCA official says more than 500 buildings in Karachi have been declared unsafe, including 106 in the southern district alone Amid debris and dust, workers are demolishing the rear part of Gudda Plaza, parts of which collapsed earlier. PHOTO: JALAL QURESHI/EXPRESS The Sindh Building Control Authority has intensified its ongoing operations to demolish dilapidated and
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Over 1,200 residential and commercial units demolished in Afghanistan’s Khema Basti during operation A major anti-encroachment campaign entered its fifth day in Karachi, as authorities continued a large-scale demolition in the Gulshan-e-Maymar Afghan refugee camp, razing hundreds of illegal structures built on government land. According to authorities, more than 1,200 residential and commercial units have
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Center and provinces to jointly acquire around 6.2 million tonnes of wheat as strategic reserves The federal government has approved the National Wheat Policy 2025-2026, under which wheat will be purchased from farmers at Rs 3,500 per mah to ensure fair compensation, strengthen strategic reserves and stabilize the market, said a statement issued by the
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Supply shortage from Punjab and halt in imports from Afghanistan push rates to record highs A seller places tomatoes on his cart. The kitchen essentials were sold on trolleys for Rs 400-450 and in supermarkets for Rs 550-580 due to shortage of supply in the market. Photo: Jalal Qureshi/Express KARACHI: Tomatoes have become more expensive
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More than 80 kilos of unsanitary chicken meat seized, two suspects arrested during the operation Police found horrendous trafficking in the city’s Moosa Colony, where meat from dead chickens was allegedly processed and supplied to fast food outlets, biryani stalls and hotels, posing a serious threat to public health. According to Express News, Gulberg police,
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Traffic updates will be provided via Islamabad Police social media pages, FM Radio 92.4. An Islamabad traffic police official stands as a motorcycle passes by. PHOTO: MUHAMMAD JAVAÏD In view of the Pakistan-South Africa Test matches scheduled to take place from October 20, Islamabad Traffic Policy has issued a travel advisory, along with details of
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Smog in Lahore. Photo file: REUTERS Lahore has risen to become the second most polluted city in the world, according to global air quality monitoring organization IQAir. On Sunday, the city’s air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 209, placing it just behind Indian capital New Delhi, which topped the list with an AQI of
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PAF completes non-stop flight to Azerbaijan, conducts precise aerial refueling operations A contingent of Pakistan Air Force (PAF), comprising advanced JF-17 Thunder Block-III fighter jets along with trained air and ground crews, has arrived in Azerbaijan to participate in the bilateral air combat exercise Indus Shield Alpha. The PAF aircraft conducted a non-stop flight from
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