As the global community celebrates World Water Day, Pakistan stands at a critical juncture concerning its water resources. Once abundant in freshwater reserves, our nation now confronts escalating challenges that threaten its agricultural and economic backbone. This year’s theme, Glacier Preservation, holds particular significance for Pakistan, given its reliance on the Himalayan glaciers that feed […]
Pakistan stands on the brink of a water crisis, endangering its development, the well-being of its people, and its future prosperity. According to the UN Global Water Security Assessment 2023, Pakistan is among the 23 most water-insecure countries in the world. The nation’s trajectory from water abundance to scarcity has been alarmingly swift. In 1951, […]
Warning: This piece delves into big idea debates. If you are distracted or fasting, leave it for now. Come back to it with a stimulated mind and a full stomach. We live in an age of cognitive dissonance. That strong bond between people’s thoughts, opinions, values and actions is long gone. In other words: do […]
Last year was the deadliest on record for migrants, with nearly 9,000 people dying on perilous routes and one in 10 of those killed violently in incidents such as shootings, the UN migration agency said on Friday. In 2024, at least 8,938 people died on migration routes, with Asian routes being the most deadly followed […]
US President Donald Trump awarded Boeing the contract to build the US Air Force’s most advanced fighter jet, the F-47, on Friday, marking a significant win for the company. The new aircraft is part of the Next Generation Air Dominance program, which will replace Lockheed Martin’s F-22 Raptor with a crewed jet designed to operate […]
During my recent visit to various regions of Sindh, I witnessed a remarkable transformation—stories of resilience, empowerment, and progress that fill the heart with hope and satisfaction. The Sindh government’s visionary initiatives have touched countless lives, fostering economic independence and social upliftment. Today, I want to share one such inspiring story—that of Zakia Khanum from […]
A historic symbol of US-Canada cooperation has become the latest casualty of rising political tensions, as the Haskell Free Library and Opera House condemned a “unilateral” decision by US authorities to block Canadian access to the building. Situated in the Quebec town of Stanstead and the US state of Vermont, the library straddles the border […]
Germany has approved €3 billion ($3.25 billion) in additional military aid for Ukraine, a parliamentary committee source confirmed on Friday, just hours after a sweeping defence and infrastructure spending bill cleared its final legislative hurdle. The new funding is earmarked for artillery munitions, air defence systems, and other military equipment to bolster Ukraine’s defence against […]
The federal cabinet has approved a summary to increase the salaries of federal ministers, ministers of state, and advisers, Express News reported on Friday. Following the approval, the monthly salary for federal ministers, ministers of state, and advisers will be Rs519,000. According to sources, the pay hike reflects an increase of up to 188% for […]