. Lawyer and activist Imaan Mazari, daughter of senior politician Shireen Mazari. PHOTO: EXPRESS/FILE ISLAMABAD: Convicted lawyers Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha have filed miscellaneous applications in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) seeking an early hearing of their petitions for suspension of sentence in the controversial tweets case. The applications, filed through advocates Faisal…
Sindh has only around 450 pediatric emergency beds for more than 9.5 million children under five Government hospitals across Karachi and Sindh are facing a severe shortage of pediatric emergency beds, leaving hundreds of children without timely treatment every day or forcing families to seek costly private care. Hospital administrations often cite the lack of…
20-25% increase from last year turns Eidul Azha preparations into a major financial strain for citizens PESHAWAR: With only a few days remaining until Eidul Azha, prices of sacrificial animals in Peshawar and its surrounding livestock markets have soared so high that they have become completely unaffordable for low-income and middle-class families. Buyers entering the…
By Ramiz Ahmed Celebrity Style Watch PUBLISHED February 29, 2024 In the ever-evolving world of fashion, celebrities serve as trendsetters, showcasing the most coveted accessories that instantly become must-haves for enthusiasts around the globe. Among these coveted accessories, wristwatches hold a special place, not just as functional timepieces but as style statements that reflect the…
Says political parties may disagree with govts and institutions, but should avoid remarks hurting martyrs’ families Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Memon speaking at a press conference in Karachi. PHOTO: HANDOUT KARACHI: Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon on Thursday urged Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman to withdraw his recent remarks regarding Pakistan’s…
KARACHI: Karachi’s industrial property market is showing signs of a slowdown, with brokers across the city’s major industrial estates reporting weakening demand for factory rentals from SME manufacturers grappling with rising costs. While inquiries for industrial sheds and small factory units continue, fewer prospective tenants are willing to finalise rental agreements after calculating the cost…
. LAHORE: A plea was filed in the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) seeking directions to the government to restrict social media access for children below 16 years of age, introduce a mandatory age-verification mechanism, and take measures to shield minors from cyberbullying, sexualised content, addiction, and other harmful material. Last week, the Punjab Assembly unanimously…
They are fined 50 percent of their match fee after falling 11 overs short against England Pakistan have been fined 50 per cent of their match fee and penalised 11 ICC World Test Championship points for maintaining a slow over-rate against England in the third Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Ranjan Madugalle of the Emirates…
K-P adviser says NEC cannot alter provincial revenue shares as Centre seeks Rs1.2tr for next fiscal ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s head of state and head of government met on Monday to resolve differences over the new budget, as Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s finance adviser revealed that the Federation wanted to freeze new provincial shares at this year’s level to retain…
The government delegation leaves after meeting with the Jamaat-e-Islami team as the fifth round of negotiations over the petroleum levy ends without yielding any result. SCREENGRAB The fifth round of talks between the government and Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) concluded on Saturday without a final agreement on the party’s demands, including the withdrawal of the petroleum levy,…