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March 14, 2024

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The rise in used car imports is causing alarm

LAHORE: Imports of used cars saw an impressive 684% jump in the first half of the current financial year compared to the same period last year. Sources say that over 16,500 units of used cars were imported from July to December 2023, an exponential increase compared to the around 2,100 used cars imported in the 2022-23 financial year. This data reflects Pakistanis’ preference for used imported cars over locally assembled cars, as imported cars usually offer additional features not commonly found in locally assembled cars. Breaking down the categories, there was a significant rise in imports of low-end economy and

February 28, 2024

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Businesses are sounding the alarm over rising electricity prices

LAHORE: Different business groups have expressed concern over a recent hike in fuel adjustment price of electricity, which is Rs 7.05 per unit, calling it an unexpected increase by the National Electricity Regulatory Authority (NEPRA). This increase will cost the people of Pakistan Rs 70 billion, they said. They also said that apart from domestic consumers, the industrial sector, especially the export sector, would suffer huge foreign exchange losses. “Repeated hikes in electricity tariffs are hitting exports and local businesses alike. The government has hiked the electricity rates several times and most people have been sent bills of multiples of

February 20, 2024

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WHO sounds alarm as measles cases rise 79% in 2023

With an estimated 142 million children vulnerable to measles, the situation is described as “very challenging” The World Health Organization (WHO) logo appears in this undated image.—AFP/file The World Health Organization (WHO) has sounded the alarm over the alarming rise in measles cases worldwide, reporting a staggering 79% increase over the previous year, with over 306,000 cases to be recorded in 2023. Business Recorder mentionted. Natasha Crowcroft, WHO technical adviser on measles and rubella, conveyed the seriousness of the situation, stressing that measles cases are likely to be significantly underreported, indicating a potentially much higher true number. While the UN

February 19, 2024

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If you have a water bottle with you, the experts may have sounded the alarm for you

Drinking too much water can do you serious damage that leads to an obsession with hydration, experts say A representational image of a person holding a bottle of water. — Pexels Experts have sounded the alarm about those people who always carry a water bottle with them — also called an “emotional support water bottle” — and never go out without it. If you are one of them, then you can listen to these experts. It is a healthy habit to always stay hydrated by sipping water every once in a while, however if you take it too far, according

January 17, 2024

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Game addicts at risk of permanent deafness — study raises alarm

The study highlights that players, who often play for long periods, exceed the recommended safe limits Players play “StarCraft II” developed by video game maker Blizzard Entertainment during the Gamescom 2015 exhibition in Cologne, Germany, on August 5, 2015. The Gamescom convention, Europe’s largest video game trade show, runs from August 5 until August 9. —Reuters A recent study published in BMJ Public Health reveals that people who play video games may be exposed to unsafe levels of sound, putting them at risk of irreversible hearing loss and tinnitus. BBC mentionted. The review, which includes 14 studies with more than

November 30, 2023

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Growers are sounding the alarm over the fertilizer crisis

KARACHI: Growers in Sindh have appealed to the federal and provincial governments, as well as Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir, to take notice and take immediate action to curb hoarding, smuggling, counterfeiting and black market urea and diammonium phosphate (DAP) fertilizers in Sindh immediately; Otherwise, food insecurity could result. “After asking the federal and provincial governments for action many times, I had to write a letter [available with The Express Tribune] to the COAS to address the insolvency of all the three fertilizer companies: Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited, Engro Fertilizers Limited and Fatima Fertilizer Company Limited. In

November 19, 2023

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Mysterious dog disease raises alarm in US as vets scramble to find cause

Mysterious dog disease is causing alarm in the US as vets scramble to discover the cause.—Reuters/file A mysterious and potentially fatal respiratory disease is appearing in dogs in several US states, leaving veterinarians baffled and scrambling to pinpoint the root cause. The condition begins with a persistent cough that can last for weeks, proving unresponsive to conventional treatments such as antibiotics. This puzzling condition has already claimed the lives of some dogs, causing concern among pet owners and health professionals. Dr. Lindsey Ganzer, CEO of North Springs Veterinary Referral Center, shares insights into the rapid progression of the disease, noting

November 11, 2023

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Nostradamus’ prediction raises alarm bells for King Charles, Prince William

Nostradamus’ prediction raises alarm bells for King Charles, Prince William A large number of people around the world believe that multiple predictions of Nostradamus have come true. As his predictions for the year 2024 began to be debated, some experts warned that the French astrologer may have been referring to the fall of King Charles. According to experts, his predictions refer to a “King of the Isles” who was “forced out”. Although current conditions do not indicate trouble for the British monarch in the near future, some people still believe that King Charles should be concerned about the prophecy. According

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