JI chief issues stern warning to govt to meet public’s demands

Hafiz Naeem reiterated that JI’s politics is focused on obtaining relief for people, whether anyone likes it or not Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan’s leader, Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman, has called on the government, and Prime Minister to heed the public’s demands. The JI chief emphasised that the ‘time for secretive government actions has passed.’  He said that,  “The government team must come…

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Bananas may vanish from export shelves by 2080, report finds

Climate change is fuelling crop disease and slashing yields for vulnerable farmers Listen to article WORLDWIDE: Climate change could render nearly two-thirds of banana-growing areas in Latin America and the Caribbean unsuitable by 2080, threatening the world’s most consumed fruit, according to a new report from Christian Aid. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, stronger storms, and fungal diseases…

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NGO offers transgender people foreign scholarships

Programme will allow selected persons to attend month-long training in host country LAHORE:   While educational opportunities have been few and far between for gender minorities in Pakistan, a local NGO has stepped in to create an international platform for the development of the country’s transgender persons. The Gender Guardian (TGG), a non-governmental organisation working…

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Far-right rising

PUBLISHED August 04, 2024 KARACHI: Once confined to the political periphery, far-right and nativist parties are now gaining ground across Europe, disrupting the Continent’s delicate equilibrium. From Helsinki to The Hague, their rise is reshaping the political landscape, with mainstream parties sometimes adopting more populist agendas to retain voters. In France, the spectre of far-right…

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Eco-friendly plastics may not be as safe as believed, scientists warn

A growing industry faces new questions about long-term safety risks. Listen to article WORLDWIDE: Starch-based bioplastics, often marketed as sustainable and biodegradable alternatives to petroleum-based plastics, may pose similar health risks, new peer-reviewed research has found. Scientists who studied the effects of long-term exposure to bioplastics in mice reported toxic effects on organs, genetic functions, and gut…

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Celine Dion announces her return to stage

PARIS: Celine Dion, who was previously sidelined from performing due to a rare neurological disorder, has announced a series of concerts that will bring her back to the stage. Making good on rampant speculation, Dion is set to perform 10 concerts in Paris, according to an announcement shared Monday on social media in honor of…

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Illegal plasma sale thrives in Lahore

LAHORE: Following a surge in confirmed coronavirus cases and a significant increase in the number of patients recovering, a black market of blood plasma has emerged across the country, particularly in the provincial capital. People are selling blood plasma of the patients who have recovered from coronavirus for tens of thousands of rupees, The Express…

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Pakistan set for FIH Pro League debut

Pakistan hockey team players celebrate after scoring during their emphatic 7-2 win over Malaysia in the Sultan of Johor Cup match held in Johor Bahru on Saturday. Photo: X The Pakistan men’s national field hockey team is preparing for a crucial stretch in 2026 after securing qualification for the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026,…

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