Govt fixes Hajj package at Rs1.2m

. Saudi authorities are using drones to track and apprehend violators of Hajj regulations. PHOTO: PIXABAY ISLAMABAD: Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousaf has announced that the government has fixed the Hajj package at Rs1.2 million for the 40-day scheme and Rs1.3 million for the short Hajj scheme lasting 20 to 25 days. The…

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Federal debt hits Rs83.6tr

SLOW PACE: The government’s external debt rose from Rs23.4 trillion to Rs24.2 trillion – a jump of Rs783 billion – which was lower than previous trends due to the appreciation of the rupee against the US dollar in the last fiscal year. PHOTO:FILE ISLAMABAD: The federal government’s debt, excluding loans from the International Monetary Fund…

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Lawyer alleges serious lapses in murder probe

Seeks criminal inquiry against three officers, questions handling of victim’s smartwatch, guesthouse Lawyer and rights activist Jibran Nasir addresses a press conference on the Mir Raza case. — SCREENGRAB EXPRESS Lawyer Jibran Nasir on Tuesday alleged serious negligence in the investigation into the murder of waffle chain owner Mir Raza, questioning the handling of key…

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Lawyer alleges lapses in murder probe

A picture of Advocate Jibran Nasir. — PHOTO VIA X KARACHI: Lawyer Jibran Nasir has alleged serious negligence in the investigation into the murder of Mir Raza, questioning the handling of key evidence including the victim’s smart watch, the guesthouse DVR and his mobile phone, and demanding a criminal inquiry against three police officers. Speaking…

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1 in 4 children in Punjab stunted

A seminar organised by UNICEF Pakistan in collaboration with Punjab health authorities to mark world breastfeeding week. — UNICEF Punjab has recorded a decline in the prevalence of stunting among children from 36 per cent in 2018 to 27%, while wasting has dropped from 15% to 10%. However, the fact that more than one in…

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