July 3, 2024

Climate Change, Flood and it’s impact on Pakistan Economy.

by FARAZ AHMED CHANDIO Climate change is a global phenomenon that is altering weather patterns and temperatures worldwide, impacting societies as we know them and leading to increases in the frequency and severity of floods worldwide. One significant effect of climate change has been seen in Pakistan. An island nation located in South Asia which is particularly susceptible to its effects and has experienced serious flooding over recent years. Pakistan

PTI rift: Imran Khan admits there are groups in party, set to meet 'both factions'

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) incarcerated founder Imran Khan has admitted to rifts, grouping within the party and will be meeting both factions tomorrow in Adiala jail, Daily Sindh Times reported on Wednesday. Refuting reports of any forward bloc within the PTI, Khan, while speaking to reporters in a courtroom at the Adiala facility, stressed that there were no major differences within the party. The PTI founder’s remarks came as the former

In meeting with Putin, PM Shehbaz says Pak-Russia relations stand 'on own strength'

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Wednesday told Russian President Vladimir Putin that Islamabad and Moscow’s relationship stood on its own, stressing the need to further boost bilateral cooperation. “Our relations stand on our own strength, neither our relations are driven by any geopolitical contingency nor are these impacted by our relations with other countries,” the prime minister said. The premier is currently in Kazakhstan’s capital of Astana to attend the twin

Local terrorist commander killed in Bajaur operation: ISPR

RAWALPINDI: The security forces killed a high-profile terrorist during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Bajaur district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Wednesday. The forces conducted the IBO on the reported presence of local commander Irfan Ullah Adnan, who was killed during an intense exchange of fire, the military’s media wing added. The slain terrorist was actively involved in numerous terrorist

Why the Taylor Swift economy isn’t real

Taylor Swift is taking Europe by storm, prompting some pundits to envisage an economic windfall as fans flock to dozens of sold-out shows from Dublin to Vienna and beyond. It is hoped Swift, along with the Olympic Games in France and the Euro 2024 soccer championship in Germany will provide a shot in the arm for a continent that has just skirted recession for most of the past two years

Dance, dastaan and dhamal enthral music lovers at Napa

The Walled City of Lahore Authority’s Cultural Troupe gave a thoroughly entertaining performance at the National Academy of Performing Arts (Napa) on Thursday evening, making the inauguration of the four-day long event — which was also the day when the first summer rain eased Karachiites heatwave torment — a memorable one. The show began with an address of welcome by Napa’s CEO Junaid Zubairi. Former senator and a board member

Where did the term ‘meme’ come from?

Back in the day, eloquently written love letters sent via pigeons could make or break relationships. Today, a funny meme sent over Instagram holds the same power. Whether it’s a photo of Adnan Siddiqui with a backdrop of burning bottles, or that of Maria B shared over an Insta DM, memes have become an undeclared expression of love and our cultural contribution to society. But while we revel in the

7 things you probably didn’t know about internet sensation Chahat Fateh Ali Khan!

By now, we all know who Chahat Fateh Ali Khan is. In case you’ve been living under a rock, he is the viral internet sensation behind the hit song ‘Bado Badi’, which won hearts globally. But have you, dear reader, ever stopped to think about the man behind the legend? We doubt it. After the amazing response and immense love from our audience on a story about his songs, we have decided to treat you

Sarwat Gilani opens up about her struggle with postpartum depression

Sarwat Gilani opened up about having postpartum depression for the first time after her third pregnancy, and the dark thoughts she faced during the difficult time. During a recent appearance on ARY Digital’s Good Morning Pakistan, the actor revealed that she truly understood what postpartum depression was after giving birth to her daughter Ella in December. She only met her daughter four days after giving birth to her because Gilani had to undergo

'Horizon' star Michael Rooker backs Kevin Costner film amid poor start

Kevin Costner’s recent film Horizon: An American Saga had a slow start at the box office. As per Entertainment Weekly, the film earned 11 million dollars during its opening weekend. Despite the film’s modest debut, the cast and crew are steadfast in their commitment to the project’s grand vision. In an interview with TMZ, Michael Rooker, who played the role of Sgt. Major Thomas Riordan in the film, defended the film. The Out-Laws actor said, “It’s