4 mn readOn Tuesday (16 Jan), Iran initiated assaults in Pakistan, targeting alleged bases of the militant group Jaish al-Adl in the border town of Panjgur in Baluchistan Province, as reported by Iranian state media. This action has elicited strong condemnation from Islamabad.
3 mn readAlthough Pakistan contributes less than one percent of the total carbon emissions, it is still one of the top ten most vulnerable countries of the world in terms of climate change victims. Pakistan highlighted this issue on different regional and international platforms, accentuated the same issue in COP-28 and urged for climate justice.
3 mn readIf you are a tourist, it will be interesting for you to know which city in the world is the cheapest to stay. The British Magazine “The Economist” has been publishing a list of the cheapest and most expensive cities in the world almost every year for a long time.
3 mn readIn a terrorist attack on a passenger bus in the Chilas area of Pakistan, 9 people were killed including two soldiers, and 25 others were among the injured. According to the local administration, the incident took place in the Hudur area of Chilas. The bus was targeted and subsequently collided with an oncoming truck, leading to the unfortunate event.
5 mn readLahore’s alarming air quality crisis escalates as smog engulfs the city, ranking it the world’s most polluted. With AQI levels soaring past 500, authorities implement drastic measures, including shutting schools and imposing vehicle restrictions, to combat this environmental emergency.
4 mn readPresident of Pakistan Mr. Arif Alvi and Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Mr. Sikandar Sultan Raja reached a consensus that the upcoming general elections in Pakistan will take place on February 8, 2024.
3 mn readThe Karakoram Highway is a breathtaking 1300-kilometer route that passes through some of the most astonishing rock formations on Earth. This hidden gem of a roadway, once an integral part of the historic Silk Road, remains a dreamlike passage known to only a fortunate few. Dive into the story of this engineering marvel, where 24,000 […]
4 mn readPakistan is grappling with a serious brain drain crisis as an extensive number of its citizens, including highly skilled professionals, are relocating abroad in pursuit of improved opportunities. In the initial six months of the ongoing year, more than 800,000 Pakistanis have emigrated, with approximately 100,000 of them being highly qualified individuals, including doctors, nurses, […]
4 mn readPakistani Rupees is the most devalued currency in the South Asian region, even war-torn Afghan currency is more valued than PKR and has a powerful value as compared to USD. With inflation, devalued currency, price hikes in petroleum products, and electricity bills, natives have started to leave the country on a massive scale. Thousands of […]
3 mn readThe government of Pakistan directed undocumented over 1.7 million Afghan refugees to depart from Pakistan by November 1, 2023. It is quite unusual for a significant shift in immigration policy to occur during a caretaker government, which typically serves as an interim administration between the conclusion of a five-year National Assembly and upcoming elections. Caretaker […]
