LAHORE – Inflation-weary citizens are facing yet another blow as tomato prices have soared to an unprecedented Rs500 per kilogram in parts of the country, deepening the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. In Lahore, wholesale markets are witnessing a sharp spike, with tomato supplies reportedly dropping by nearly 50%, sending retail prices skyrocketing. Traders say supply shortages […]
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Rawalpindi, Islamabad Lockdown Enters Second Day Amid TLP March Fears
ISLAMABAD/RAWALPINDI: The federal capital and nearby Rawalpindi remained under lockdown for a second day on Saturday as authorities tightened security to stop the Tehreek-i-Labaik Pakistan (TLP) protest march from entering Islamabad. Over 1,200 paramilitary personnel were deployed in Punjab to block the rally moving from Lahore via GT Road. Police arrested more than 140 protesters […]
Environmental crisis deepens in Gaza amid war
Gaza faces a severe environmental crisis following a serious food shortage and ongoing bombardments. Explosions have contaminated the soil and water, making them toxic and unsafe. According to a Bloomberg report, 55 million tons of debris, toxic dust, and heavy metal pollution are entering the soil and water. This contamination threatens public health and the […]