Pakistan’s Lifeline On the southern side of Lahore, in the once might Ravi River which flows in muted silence. Once a source of life and livelihoods, its waters are more and more a sludge of industrial chemicals, moving slowly. The air clings to the stench and the water turns just short of black. Every day, […]
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What Happened: Nestlé Pakistan, in collaboration with the Capital Development Authority (CDA), has launched a large-scale afforestation project to plant 100,000 trees in Islamabad under the Nestlé Cares program. What you need to know: The initiative, inaugurated by PM’s Climate Change Coordinator Romina Khurshid Alam, aligns with Nestlé’s goal of achieving Net Zero by 2050.
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Pakistan, despite its vast potential, has failed to achieve sustained economic growth and development. Jamil Nasir’s Development Challenges of Pakistan: Constraints and Choices, published by Palgrave Macmillan, offers a critical examination of Pakistan’s economic shortcomings. Drawing from his extensive experience as an economic policymaker, Nasir goes beyond conventional economic indicators to explore the deeper societal,
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What Happened: Indian student Swetha Kothandan offered to work for free to secure a job in the UK before her graduate visa expires, sparking debate about exploitation and job security. What you need to know: Swetha Kothandan, an Indian student with an MSc in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Leicester, resorted to offering to
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What Happened: University of Karachi Pharmacy students have created an affordable, eco-friendly, and portable rechargeable nebuliser, making respiratory therapy more accessible. What you need to know: Final-year Pharmacy students from the University of Karachi have developed the world’s smallest rechargeable nebuliser, aimed at offering portable respiratory therapy to people with breathing issues. This innovative device
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What Happened: Nestlé aims to reach USD 50 million in exports from Pakistan by 2030, expanding its global reach and contributing to the country’s economic growth. What you need to know: Nestlé has set an ambitious goal to reach USD 50 million in exports from Pakistan by 2030, following its recent growth in global operations.
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What Happened: Urdu ballots will be available in Chicago for the U.S. presidential election, helping Urdu-speaking voters participate more easily. What you need to know: In the upcoming U.S. presidential elections on November 5, Urdu ballot papers will be available alongside English ones, as reported by Geo News. Early voting is already underway in many
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What Happened: 1LINK’s Open API Gateway is advancing open banking in Pakistan by fostering innovation, easing entry for fintechs, and promoting financial inclusion. What you need to know: Open banking is transforming Pakistan’s financial sector, with 1LINK at the forefront through its Open API Gateway. This platform, which offers 16 APIs and a developer portal,
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What Happened: Israel faces a soldier shortage and exhausted reserves as its multi-front war with Gaza and Lebanon stretches over a year. What you need to know: Israel is facing a major soldier shortage as its prolonged conflict with Gaza surpasses a year. According to an AFP report, the Israeli army’s reservists are fatigued, and
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What Happened: A Google employee was rejected for a job due to being “too good” for the position, sparking a viral discussion on social media about over qualification. What you need to know: A Google employee recently faced rejection for a job application after a recruiter stated she was “too good” for the position. The
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