Tag: Rise
Dengue endemic on the rise
More than 85 cases of dengue were reported on Monday of which 78 cases were reported in Lahore.
Other cases were reported in Gujrat,...
Japan ready to act over yen’s historic rise
Japan is ready to take action against a further surge in the yen, including market intervention, after the safe-haven Japanese currency hit a post-war...
Dengue count continues to rise
Dengue patients in the city reached 273 from 42 last week while the total number of patients infected this year reached 323 in Punjab....
Rise and fall of the boot-scraper
Prized by antique dealers, revered by history buffs, but an object of puzzlement to many a 21st century pedestrian, the humble boot-scraper is back...
Violence against women on the rise
The number of incidents of violence against women in the federal capital has increased manifold, as 72 cases were reported in the first six...
Rise and fall of the welfare state
Now, that we have just celebrated sixty four years of Pakistan’s existence, the ideal and practical realities of its creation are not to be...
Seminaries on the rise
The mushroom growth of illegal seminaries continues unabated in the federal capital under the nose of the city administration with the bosses blaming each...
Pressure on sewerage system set to rise
Burden on the already overloaded sewerage system of the city would increase in the near future, as the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has given...
Psychological disorders on the rise
The number of people suffering from psychological disorders in the capital is increasing at an alarming rate,as 50 to 60 patients suffering from mental...
Food wastage on the rise
Approximately, 40 percent food prepared at different banquets is wasted when people’s rush towards food and stock up their plates with more food than...
Pasha heading to China as tensions rise with US
In the backdrop of Pakistan’s strained relations with the United States, Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief Lt General Ahmad Shuja Pasha is proceeding to China...
Begging at traffic signals on the rise
The number of beggars is increasing in the federal capital while children and women can be seen at every traffic signal asking for alms....
Milk prices set to rise again
Dairy farmers have decided to increase the fresh milk price by Rs 2 per litre. The new price of fresh milk would be applicable...
OGRA proposes 13.65% rise in gas prices
OGRA chairman presented a written proposal for a 13.65 percent rise in price of gas for domestic and industrial consumers in a meeting of...
Transport fares rise on CNG closure
Fares of rickshaws and public transport run on CNG have increased owing to non-availability of CNG in the city.
Commuters complained that rickshaw drivers are...
South China Sea tensions rise ahead of ASEAN meet
The war of words between China and the Philippines over disputed islands in the South China Sea escalated on Tuesday, ahead of a key...
Vegetable prices continue to rise
Vegetables prices continued their upward trend like last week at the city’s 13 Sunday Bazaars, however better weather attracted more customers to Sunday Bazaars...