Pakistan’s climate hope

We often encounter disheartening stories about climate change, both globally and within Pakistan. It seems we’re consistently falling short of our goal to limit global temperature increases to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Last year’s breach of this threshold confirms we’re now struggling to avoid exceeding the 2-degree mark. As an Urdu poet once observed, ignorance truly […]

Notorious export

Beggars are fast becoming our most notorious export, going abroad to ask for alms while bringing disrepute to the country and indirectly creating hurdles for hard-working youngsters who want to move abroad. Despite the government’s promises and assurances that it is addressing the beggary export business, the UAE recently announced the arrest of another 10 […]

World Bank approves $300m loan to tackle Punjab’s air pollution crisis

The World Bank has approved a $300 million loan to support Punjab’s Clean Air Program (PCAP). This initiative aims to reduce pollution and improve public health. The funding will help tackle the growing air pollution crisis, particularly in Lahore. The program aligns with the provincial government’s Smog Mitigation Action Plan (SMAP). Punjab faces severe air […]

Shawwal moon not sighted, Iran, India to celebrate Eidul Fitr on Monday

The Shawwal moon was not sighted in several countries, including Iran, Malaysia, Australia, Bangladesh, Indonesia, India, and Brunei, on Saturday, confirming that these countries will celebrate Eidul Fitr on Monday, March 31. Iran and Oman have officially announced that Eidul Fitr will be observed on Monday, following the sunset marking the 28th day of Ramadan. […]

Bilawal Bhutto condemns suicide attack on Akhtar Mengal’s long march

Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has strongly condemned the suicide attack on the long march led by Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M) chief, Sardar Akhtar Mengal. Bilawal expressed deep concern over the attack, which took place at Lak Pass in Mastung, targeting Mengal’s long march. He has directed Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz […]