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Express Tribune
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
LHC blocks plot to get land fraudulently
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has rejected the appeal of a man who, while transferring a piece of property to his nephews, declared himself as their father in the tamleek deed and later gave his own sons the same names as his nephews in an attempt to acquire the property through deception. There were two real bothersthe petitioner Muhammad Nawaz and Muhammad Aslam. Nawaz gave 400-kanal property in 1975 to two minors namelyMuhammad Farrukh and Muhammad Mohsin alias Nijal, who were the sons of Muhammad Aslam. However, he fraudulently showed himself as their father in the registered deeds. Subsequently, he tried to manipulate the situation to favour his own sons by giving them similar names. This arrangement continued undisputed for years during Muhammad Aslam's life. Years later, the doneesFarrukh and Mohsin, Aslam's sonsinstituted a civil suit against Nawaz and his sons as well as the Government of Punjab. The trial court handed in a decision in favor of the real sons of Muhammad Aslam. The petitioners challenged this order but the appellate court also upheld the trial court's decision. The petitioners including Muhammad Nawaz later moved the LHC Multan Bench where Justice Anwaar Hussain dismissing his plea also upheld the decisions of the district courts. Farrukh and Mohsinsons of Aslamclaimed that total property measuring 818 kanal17 marlasof land was purchased by their uncle (Nawaz) and their late father (Muhammad Aslam) jointly. However, it was purchased in the name of Nawaz as their father was a government employee. Nawaz, later on, transferred the suit property measuring 400 kanal, out of the total land purchased, in their favour as an acknowledgment that the suit property was purchased with the funds of the late Muhammad Aslam. However, Nawaz fraudulently showed himself as their father in the registered deeds and subsequently, manipulated the situation to favour his own sons by giving them same names with the intent to misappropriate the suit property. It was stated that registered deeds attested in pursuance to the tamleek deeds, to the extent of parentage of the Farrukh and Moshin are against the law as well as Shariah and are based on mala fide. The petitionersNawaz and his sonstook the defence that the suit property was purchased with funds remitted by Nawaz from the United Kingdom. They contended that the transfer of the suit property through tamleek deeds was always intended for his own sons. After framing of issues and recording of evidence, the trial court through judgment on March 28, 2013 decreed the suit of the respondentsthe sons of Aslam.
Business Wire
24-04-2025
- Health
- Business Wire
Paige and NHS Wales Launch PanCancer Pilot to Triage Cases with AI at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Paige, a leader in next-generation AI technology, together with NHS Wales, has announced the launch of a new pilot project at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB). The project will evaluate how Paige's AI-assisted diagnostic application, Paige PanCancer Detect, can streamline pathology workflows and enhance patient care by triaging routine clinical cases. 'Through this pilot, we aim to establish the real-world utility of AI to prioritize potentially malignant cases and reduce diagnostic delays,' The pilot will be the first clinical use of Paige PanCancer Detect and involve the prospective assessment of cases across all tissue types consecutively received for routine evaluation. This will determine whether the use of AI can shorten turnaround times for malignant case assessments and facilitate earlier detection of cancer to get the results to patients faster. 'Through this pilot, we aim to establish the real-world utility of AI to prioritize potentially malignant cases and reduce diagnostic delays,' said Dr. Alistair Heath, Histopathologist at BCUHB. 'By analyzing the impact on turnaround times and diagnostic accuracy, we can begin to understand how to better support quality improvement, more efficient patient management, and ultimately, faster results for patients.' Each case will be analyzed using Paige PanCancer Detect, developed using more than three million pathology slides, to predict whether a whole slide image (WSI) is benign or suspicious for cancer. Cases flagged as suspicious will be prioritized for pathologist review, while those marked as benign will follow the standard workflow. 'We are committed to exploring how innovative technologies can support our pathology services and ultimately benefit patients across North Wales,' said Dr. Muhammad Aslam, Consultant Pathologist and Clinical Director for North Wales Diagnostic and Specialist Clinical Services. 'This pilot represents an important step toward that vision, and we are pleased to be working on this initiative.' 'We are thrilled to support this pioneering pilot with NHS Wales,' said Dr. Juan Retamero, Medical Vice President at Paige. 'Paige PanCancer Detect was designed to assist pathologists across tissue types, and this project provides a valuable opportunity to see it in action in a clinical setting.' The pilot builds on the success of Paige being awarded an NHS tender to conduct a larger-scale study and the service improvement project will expand to include additional health boards across Wales. About Paige Paige is pushing the boundaries of AI to solve cancer's most critical issues, revolutionizing cancer care with next-generation technology. By leveraging exclusive access to millions of digitized pathology slides, clinical reports, and genomic data, Paige gains a holistic understanding of cancer, encompassing diverse factors such as gender, race, ethnicity, and geographical regions. This comprehensive data enables Paige to create advanced AI solutions that redefine cancer detection, diagnosis, and treatment. With a unique, intricate understanding of tissue, Paige sets new standards in precision diagnostics, earning the distinction of being the first FDA-cleared AI application in pathology. Paige has also developed the first million-slide foundation model for cancer, continuing to lead the way in uncovering novel insights and transforming them into life-changing products. For more information, visit About Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) BCUHB is the largest health organisation in Wales, with a budget of £1.99 billion and a workforce of more than 20,000. The Health Board is responsible for the delivery of health care services to more than 700,000 people across the six counties of North Wales (Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham). This includes the provision of primary, community and mental health, as well as general hospital services. In primary care settings the Health Board delivers NHS care through a combination of independent contractors and directly delivered services across North Wales. This network of primary care services covers 96 medical practices ('GP practices'), 83 dental and orthodontic practices, 69 optometry/optician practices and 147 community pharmacies.
Express Tribune
26-03-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
How is this 'controlled inflation'?
Listen to article As the holy month of Ramazan draws to a close this year, millions of Pakistanis are still struggling with an unrelenting surge in the prices of essential goods, despite the government's repeated claims of "controlled inflation". Official statistics released in March 2025 show an inflation rate at a historic low of 1.5%, a figure met with widespread scepticism by citizens. Many argue that such numbers may look good in the books the government prints to show the world how cheap this country currently is, while the rest of the world grapples with high inflationary figures. However, for households like that of Muhammad Aslam, a 48-year-old father of four working as a daily wage labourer, these numbers are meaningless. "Our salaries have stayed the same for years, but every Ramazan, prices climb so high that even basic groceries feel like luxury items," he said. "The government talks about stability, but when a kilogram of sugar jumps from Rs140 to Rs180 in weeks, and chicken becomes unaffordable, how can we believe them?" he asked. During Ramazan, the government's heavy focus on sugar prices has also drawn criticism from the majority of families and experts. While federal ministers have held press conferences promising to crack down on sugar hoarders, ordinary citizens question why the same eagerness isn't shown for other commodities. "Sugar is important, but why ignore everything else?" asks Saima Bibi, a housewife, pointing at her half-empty shopping bags. "A single chicken now costs Rs800, up from Rs400 last month. We used to buy fruits like apples and bananas for iftar, but apples are Rs500 per kilogram and bananas Rs300. How is this low inflation?" she asked. Economists, on the other hand, attribute the disparity between official data and market realities to methodological gaps. "The inflation basket doesn't fully capture frequent price hikes in perishables like poultry, vegetables, and fruits, which hit hardest during Ramazan," said Dr Aliya Hassan, an economist at a Lahore-based think tank. "When the rupee loses value year after year, and incomes stagnate, even minor supply shocks devastate households." The Pakistani rupee has depreciated by nearly 80% against the dollar since 2020, shrinking purchasing power for imports like fuel and edible oil, which indirectly drive up domestic prices, she added. For low-income families, the math is daunting. Arsalan Rana, a rickshaw driver, calculates that the Rs180 sugar price adds no more than an extra Rs100 to his monthly budget. "But chicken? We've stopped buying it except for special occasions," he said. His wife, Nusrat Bibi, added, "Last week, tomatoes were Rs200 per kilogram. Pulses, spiceseverything costs more in Ramazan. They set up Ramazan bazaars with subsidised rates, but those are miles away and overcrowded. What about people in villages? They talk about sugar, but what about the rest of our hunger?" The government's inconsistent policy approach has also come under fire. While authorities occasionally intervene to cap sugar prices, critics argue that this ignores systemic failures. "Sugar constitutes just 20% of household consumption, with commercial industries like bakeries and beverages consuming the bulk," says Dr Hassan Khan, a commodities expert. "When sugar prices rise, businesses pass costs onto consumers by increasing prices of bread, sweets, and drinks. So even if sugar is controlled, the relief is minimal." Meanwhile, poultry farmers blame rising feed costs and electricity tariffs for soaring chicken prices, but no long-term solutions have materialised, he added. With no respite in sight, economists warn that temporary price controls will fail without addressing structural issues, such as improving agricultural yields, curbing future currency depreciation, and ensuring annual wage increases in the private sector. "Until incomes align with living costs, statistics will remain a fancy dreamespecially for those suffering silently, and now for years," Khan concluded.
Express Tribune
15-03-2025
- Express Tribune
Police marks 7th anniversary of martyrs
The Pashtuns, residing in or visiting Lahore, have the most complaints. PHOTO: LAHORE POLICE Lahore Police held a special ceremony to mark the seventh anniversary of Sub-Inspector Muhammad Aslam, Sub-Inspector Manzoor Ahmed, Constable Zafar Iqbal, and Constable Muhammad Saeed. A contingent of Lahore Police visited their graves, offered prayers, laid floral wreaths, and presented a formal salute to the fallen heroes. The martyrs were remembered for their unwavering dedication to duty. Sub-Inspector Muhammad Aslam, Sub-Inspector Manzoor Ahmed, and Constable Muhammad Saeed embraced martyrdom in a suicide bombing at the Raiwind congregation on March 14, 2018.
Express Tribune
12-03-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Troops in action after terrorists hijack train, take hostages
Security forces on Tuesday liquidated 16 terrorists in a clearance operation launched after an unknown number of heavily armed terrorists stormed a Peshawar-bound train in Balochistan's Bolan district and took hundreds of passengers, including women and children, hostage in a brazen attack which, according to security sources, was orchestrated by their "overseas" handlers. Jaffar Express, with over 400 passengers on board in nine bogies, was on its way from Quetta to Peshawar when it came under attack in the Dhadar area of Bolan Pass, according to security sources. The volatile province has been caught up in a deadly spiral of separatist violence stoked by hostile agencies working to destabilise it for their geostrategic objectives. So far, 104 passengers have been rescued, said the security sources, adding, among those rescued were 58 men, 31 women and 15 children. Moreover, 17 injured individuals had been shifted to hospitals, the security sources said and added that heavy gunfire was ongoing with the gunmen. The terrorists were in contact with their overseas handlers via satellite phone, the security sources noted and said they have encircled the terrorists by dividing them into small teams. It all started after armed gunmen forced the train to a halt in a remote, mountainous area of the province on Tuesday afternoon, with the assault immediately claimed by the banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), a terrorist group behind rising violence in the province. The attackers bombed the railway track before storming aboard the train, said the security forces. The locomotive was stopped just before a tunnel, and terrorists took control of the train in a remote, mountainous area of the province. "Efforts are ongoing to ensure the safe release of the remaining passengers. The terrorists have been surrounded, and the operation will continue until the last terrorist is neutralised," AFP quoted the security sources as saying. However, due to the challenging mountainous terrain, the operation is progressing cautiously, they added. A nearby railway station in Mach has been turned into a makeshift hospital to receive some of the wounded. The driver of the train, a police officer and soldier were all martyred in the assault, according to paramedic Nazim Farooq and railway official Muhammad Aslam, both at Mach railway station. Earlier in the day, Muhammad Kashif, a senior railway government official in Quetta, told AFP that "over 450 passengers onboard are being held hostage by gunmen." A district senior police officer, Rana Dilawar, said helicopters and special forces had been deployed. The incident has raised concerns over the security of the railway routes passing through remote areas of the province. Officials have, however, assured the public that measures are being taken to prevent such attacks in the future. In November last year, at least 26 people, including 16 security personnel, lost their lives and 61 others were injured in a suicide bombing at a Quetta railway station. The bomber had detonated the explosive on the platform where large crowds were awaiting Jaffar Express. (WITH ADDITIONAL INPUT FROM OUR RAWALPINDI CORRESPONDENT AND AGENCIES)
