JI calls countrywide protests on July 10

Says demonstrations would continue until the government provided meaningful relief to the public LAHORE: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Tuesday announced nationwide protests on July 10 against the petroleum levy, rising fuel prices, inflation, and what he termed the government’s ineffective economic policies. Speaking at a news conference in Lahore, Rehman said the…

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Suspension axe falls on two doctors at Valika hospital

Departmental action begins after 78 children test HIV-positive; show-cause notices issued to 37 doctors Suspension axe falls on two doctors at Karachi’s Valika hospital after HIV outbreak KARACHI: The Sindh Employees’ Social Security Institution (SESSI) has initiated departmental action over the HIV outbreak among children at Kulsoom Bai Valika Hospital, suspending two doctors, removing a…

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JI announces nationwide protests on July 10 against petroleum levy, rising fuel prices and inflation

Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Emir Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman. Photo file Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Tuesday announced nationwide protests on July 10 against the petroleum levy, rising fuel prices, inflation, and what he termed the government’s ineffective economic policies. Speaking at a press conference in Lahore, Rehman said the demonstrations would continue until the government provided…

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Tribal district breaks new ground as first woman joins Dispute Resolution Council in South Waziristan

Council serves as a community-based forum that helps resolve local disputes through mediation Razia Mehsud becomes the first woman to be a member of the Dispute Resolution Council in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. PHOTO: EXPRESS PESHAWAR: In a landmark step for women’s representation in tribal districts, social activist Razia Mehsud became the first woman appointed to the Dispute…

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41 TLP workers,leaders booked onterrorism charges

Police have registered two cases under the Anti-Terrorism Act against 41 workers and office bearers of the banned Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), including the district and Qasimabad tehsil emirs, for allegedly continuing political and religious activities despite the federal government ban. According to officials, on the directives of higher authorities, cases were filed at Cantt and…

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PM directs embassies to boost overseas jobs

Shehbaz says govt providing education and skills training in line with int’l standards Candidate for the position of United Nations Secretary-General María Fernanda Espinosa shakes hands with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad. PHOTO: EXPRESS ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed Pakistani embassies abroad to step up efforts to identify and secure employment…

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