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Fruit and vegetable costs rise by 150% as a result of strikes and sit-ins.

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Following extensive strikes by trader associations and political sit-ins around the nation, the prices of fruits and vegetables have increased by as much as 150%.

Worse, things have gotten worse because of the latest road closures in Balochistan, especially in Gwadar. Transport of products has been severely disrupted for the last four days as a result of roadblocks caused by protests in Balochistan. Prices in Quetta have dramatically spiked by Rs100 to Rs150 per kilogramme as a result of cars transporting necessary supplies becoming stalled.

Exorbitant prices are being charged for fruits and vegetables that were formerly reasonably priced. In just a few days, the price of tomatoes went from Rs80 per kg to Rs140, while the price of okra, or bhindi, shot up from Rs150 per kg to Rs400.

Pease is now available for Rs. 100 to Rs. 250 per kg, while apples have also gone up by Rs. 100. In a similar vein, the price of a kilogramme of pumpkin has gone from Rs. 120 to Rs. 200.

While the goods transporters’ strike in Punjab has ended, retailers have been accused of exploiting the situation by arbitrarily raising the price of food items. Price increases of 20% have been reported for commodities including rice, beans, and masalas in the major grain market in south Punjab, among other places. Shop owners are alleged to have unfairly inflated prices even after the strike ended, severely taxing the incomes of the populace.

Perishable goods damage and escalating inflationary pressures are further consequences of the ongoing disruptions. People’s anger at the rising expense of living is becoming more and more evident, and they are urging the government to step in and stabilise food prices as well as solve supply chain problems.

The market price of pulses and rice has reportedly gone up by 20% so far as a result of the walkout, according to residents. The people are concerned about inflation on the one hand, while their cargo is being destroyed by the stopping of commodity vehicles on the other.

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Enhancing Pakistan-Bahrain Collaboration: Tarar Highlights Fortifying Media Connections Between Pakistan and Bahrain

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Attaullah Tarar, the Minister of Information and Broadcasting, has underlined the importance of strengthening cooperation between Bahrain’s and Pakistan’s official media organizations.
He proposed news sharing between the Bahrain News Agency (BNA) and the associated Press of Pakistan (app) during a meeting with Bahrain’s Minister for Information, Ramadan Bin Abdullah Al-Noaimi, in Riyadh. Attaullah Tarar stated that media delegation exchanges are essential to enhancing media cooperation.
According to the information minister, Pakistan and Bahrain have very close fraternal ties that are founded on shared history, religion, and culture.
Pakistan’s economy is heading in the right direction, according to Attaullah Tarar.
Additionally, he stated that Pakistan offers great prospects for foreign investors to make investments.
According to Bahrain’s Information Minister, the country cherishes its relationship with Pakistan.
He reaffirmed Bahrain’s determination to further strengthen media cooperation.

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Mandi Bahauddin District Jail: MNA Launches Improvement Initiatives at Jail

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During his visit to District Jail Mandi Bahauddin, Member of the National Assembly Chaudhry Nasir Iqbal Bosaal officially opened a number of development projects, including the recently built jail building.
Chaudhry Nasir Iqbal Bosaal mna was welcomed at the District Jail by Superintendent Jail Haq Nawaz, Deputy Superintendent Sheikh Arif Nisar, Shahzad Aslam Jaja, and other jail staff. The Jail’s cadre saluted and presented a guard of honor.
He treated sick inmates admitted to the hospital, established other development projects, including the recently built jail facility, and toured several barracks, mills, anchorage, juvenile ward, and jail hospital.
at addition to planting a sapling at the jail as part of the tree plantation campaign, Chaudhry Nasir Iqbal Bosal MNA expressed gratitude for Superintendent Jail Haq Nawaz’s efforts and offered prayers for the nation’s growth and prosperity.

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Under the auspices of Ombudsman Punjab, an awareness seminar was held at the Government Mc High School in Nakana Sahib.

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The ombudsman Punjab Nankana Sahib Region held an awareness seminar at Government Captain Hassan Nawaz Shaheed MC High School.
The CEO of the District Education Authority, Shazia Bano, chaired the seminar. Advisor Malik Muhammad Aslam and District Education Officer Secondary Dr. Saima Zafar were among the educators, students, and education officers that attended the session.
In his speech to the seminar, Malik Muhammad Aslam stated that people are aware of their rights and that our goal is to eradicate institutional corruption and poor management.Everyone must do their share to improve institutions. The provincial ombudsman’s awareness campaign was deemed beneficial by civil society representatives, educators, and students, who said it provided them with information about the institution’s significance and what to do in the event of a complaint.Teachers and students reaffirmed their commitment to playing their part in raising public knowledge of the ombudsman.

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