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KARACHI: The Surjani Town police have arrested an extortionist who allegedly demanded money from a contractor. According to details, the extortionist identified as Bilawal allegedly demanded Rs5 million from contractor Afsar Khan, who was constructing a house in Saiban Society, Khuda Ki Basti. The complainant, Afsar Khan, stated that he owns an 80-square-yard plot in the same society and possesses all legal documents. He also maintains a warehouse there to store construction materials. On March 14, he was present at the site along with his cousin Nisar Khan and labourers when Bilawal, along with accomplices Rajab, Ahmed, Waheed, and several…

Nail art and acrylic extensions are becoming the top beauty trend this Eid, as women move beyond mehndi to stylish, long-lasting looks. Photo: Express LAHORE: As Eidul Fitr approaches, the festive buzz across the country is at its peak, with markets crowded and preparations in full swing. This year, however, a noticeable shift in beauty trends has emerged, as nail art and acrylic extensions gain popularity alongside traditional mehndi and bangles. In Lahore, salons are witnessing a surge in demand, with appointments booked weeks in advance. Women from diverse backgrounds are opting for professional manicure and pedicure services, driven by…

Demi Lovato reveals why one aspect of wedding planning felt ‘intimidating’ Demi Lovato shared how her past eating disorder triggered her during her wedding planning. During the promotion of her new cookbook at the Demi Lovato In Conversation: “One Plate At A Time” event on Tuesday, March 17, the actress and singer opened up about how she felt “intimidated” while deciding her nuptials menu. While talking about her healing journey from an eating disorder, Lavato said, “I think it’s reflective of where I’m at in my journey of recovery with disordered eating and my eating disorder. “It’s taken me a…

UK watchdog tightens cyber incident reporting rules to curb disinformation as attacks surge In a recent move, Britain plans to take regulatory actions on artificial intelligence amid going cyber attacks and for spreading misinformation or false information. Britain plans to consider requiring labels on AI-generated content to protect consumers from disinformation and deepfakes, the government said on Wednesday, as it outlined other areas of focus to tackle ‌the evolving global challenge. Technology minister Liz Kendall stressed the need to strike the right balance between protecting the creative industries and allowing the AI sector to innovate, saying in a statement that…

.Vehicles move along a flooded road following monsoon rains and rising water levels in Sialkot, Punjab province, Pakistan, August 27, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS LAHORE: The Punjab Cabinet Committee on Disaster Management has approved a Rs186 million project to prevent overflow of Nallah Shahbaz Purdwara in Gujrat. In a meeting, the committee also approved a scheme to prevent erosion along River Jhelum in Bhera at a cost of Rs32 million, Rs40 million for the prevention of sheet flooding in Sialkot. An allocation of Rs59 million was approved for dealing with drought in Bahawalpur division. Presiding over the meeting, Cabinet Committee Chairman…

LAHORE: The Punjab government has finalised an extensive province-wide security plan for Eid ul-Fitr and Chand Raat, deploying more than 47,000 police personnel to maintain law and order during the festive period. The plan was approved during the 50th meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Law and Order, chaired by Khawaja Salman Rafique and co-chaired by Bilal Yasin at the Punjab Home Department. Provincial Minister for Auqaf, Chaudhry Shafay Hussain, also attended the session. Officials reviewed the overall security situation and assessed arrangements for Eid celebrations, as well as for Pakistan Day and upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches scheduled…

. LAHORE: A male hippopotamus has been brought to the Lahore Zoo from Africa as part of an ongoing revamping project, marking a significant addition to the facility, officials confirmed on Tuesday. According to the zoo administration, the newly arrived hippo will be paired with an existing female to support breeding of the species. Officials said the animal is in good health and has been placed under observation. A team of expert veterinarians is closely monitoring and caring for the animal. The administration added that the hippopotamus has begun adapting to its new enclosure, where it has been grazing and…

Eid shopping surge hits Peshawar. Photo: Express PESHAWAR: With only a few days left until Eid, bustling markets in the city are witnessing a significant rush of shoppers eager to complete their festive preparations. After purchasing new clothes, residents are now turning their attention to the iconic Peshawari chappals, a traditional staple that complements Eid attire. The historic Jahangirpura market remains the epicenter for authentic Peshawari chappal purchases. From morning until late at night, crowds, including children accompanying elders, throng the shops. Shoppers are selecting colorful variants to match their new outfits, favoring popular styles such as ‘panjey daar’, band…

.The writer is a retired major general and has an interest in International Relations and Political Sociology. He can be reached at tayyarinam@hotmail.com and tweets @20_Inam In the last column on military notes of the Iran War, we discussed Coalition’s military capability. We continue by detailing Iran’s Comparative Combat Potential (CCP). Iran’s has expansive ballistic and cruise missile capability. But first difference between both. A ballistic missile is a small rocket, whose trajectory goes above atmosphere, and it speeds through gravity while descending. A cruise missile is an earth-hugging small plane, travelling within atmosphere, and is continuously powered. In ballistic…

The wide-ranging scandal emerging from the Mirpurkhas Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) is an indictment of the country's failure to improve the education system or introduce meritocracy. News reports credit a "whistleblower" who gave up the scam after being arrested — though his own wrongdoing technically makes him a suspect-turned-approver. The "whistleblower" used to work in the computer science department and gave up enough details for the police to go after the controller of examinations, who allegedly led the network that is being blamed for manipulating the results of over 27,000 students since 2023. The sheer scale of the…