LAHORE, Jan 20: A powerful bomb blast today ripped through a crowded market where Indian commodities are sold in Pakistan’s cultural capital here, killing three persons and wounding 28 others, police said. The blast took place near the Paan Mandi in the famous Anarkali market, where Indian commodities are sold. Lahore Commissioner Muhammad Usman told reporters that two people, including a nine year-old boy, were killed in the blast claimed by a Baloch insurgent group. “It was a high explosive […]
Lahore: At least three people were killed and 20 others injured on Thursday in a powerful blast at the Paan Mandi in Lahore s famous Anarkali market, where Indian commodities are sold, police said.
Lahore police spokesperson Rana Arif confirmed the death of three persons in the blast that shattered windows of nearby shops and buildings, Dawn newspaper reported.
According to police, the
Covid scare in Hyderabad fails to check spitting in public places
Updated Apr 14, 2021, 1:54 am IST
Police officials say they have no data about any arrest or fine on this count
The betel leaves that arrive in the city every day would suffice to make over 17 lakh pan packs. Representational image/ PTI
Hyderabad: Spitting in public places is banned by way of checking the spread of Covid-19. However, people in Hyderabad chew an estimated 10 lakh paan packs wrapped in betel leaves a day and are spitting their way through the streets.
No advice to them is welcome. On April 11, an elderly person who objected to the spitting at the Urban Primary Health Centre in Malakpet was thrashed. The 64-year-old was beaten up by three men. The Malakpet police intervened and settled the matter through a compromise pact.
Updated Apr 14, 2021 | 20:26 IST
People are estimated to chew 10 lakh paan packs wrapped in betel leaves in a day and are spitting their way through the streets in Hyderabad. Hyderabad: Spitting in public continues even after government put a ban. | Photo Credit: IANS
Hyderabad: The state government banned spitting in public places as a measure to curb the spread of Covid-19. However, people are estimated to chew 10 lakh paan packs wrapped in betel leaves in a day and are spitting their way through the streets in Hyderabad.
The issue is half of these pan packs contain tobacco. “The Covid-19 pandemic has brought to the fore the importance of hygiene and cleanliness in both personal as well as public spheres. There is a dire need to impose restrictions on unhealthy practices that may potentially lead to the spread of such viruses and other infections. In the interest of public health and safety, spitting of the pan, any chewable tobacco or non