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Mir Raza commission seeks answers from senior police officers

AIG Karachi Azad Khan and two DIGs receive sealed questionnaires submitted by Mir Raza’s family Mir Raza Ali, owner of the popular dessert shop Wafflix, whose body was found in Gulistan-e-Jauhar after he was allegedly kidnapped from PECHS. — SCREENGRAB/ Youtube The Judicial Commission probing the Mir Raza Ali case has sent questionnaires to senior … Read more

Bananas may vanish from export shelves by 2080: report

Climate change could render nearly two-thirds of banana-growing areas in Latin America and the Caribbean unsuitable by 2080, threatening the world’s most consumed fruit, according to a new report from Christian Aid. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, stronger storms, and fungal diseases are already damaging yields in key producing countries like Guatemala, Costa Rica and Colombia, … Read more

Nadia Hussain and Nadia Afgan speak out against victim blaming and double standards

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Actors question why women face intense scrutiny while men accused of sexual violence can face a different standard Nadia Hussain and Nadia Afgan have spoken out against victim blaming and what they described as unequal standards in the way society responds to sexual violence and allegations of abuse. The two actors shared separate posts on … Read more

AJKEC officially notifies four unopposed AJK Council members

The four members elected “unopposed” to the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Council on October 2, 2026. Photo: Express MUZAFFARABAD: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir Election Commission (AJKEC) on Friday officially notified four members elected “unopposed” to the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Council. According to a notification issued by the commission, the four members were declared … Read more

Eco-friendly plastics may not be as safe as believed, scientists warn

Starch-based bioplastics, often marketed as sustainable and biodegradable alternatives to petroleum-based plastics, may pose similar health risks, new peer-reviewed research has found. Scientists who studied the effects of long-term exposure to bioplastics in mice reported toxic effects on organs, genetic functions, and gut bacteria – similar to those caused by conventional plastic. The findings challenge … Read more