Editorial Summary
The article highlights the growing impact of climate change on vulnerable populations, particularly children. It emphasizes that increased carbon levels and greenhouse gases have raised global temperatures, leading to severe health risks
The article discusses the historical background and current issues concerning Pakistan’s tribal areas, particularly focusing on the integration of these areas into the state’s mainstream governance. After independence, the tribal areas remained under British-era laws and systems until the 25th Amendment in 2018, which merged them into Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).
The article highlights the global water crisis exacerbated by climate change, as 2023 became the driest year for rivers in over 30 years. While some regions face severe droughts, others suffer from catastrophic floods, both consequences of an increasingly erratic hydrological cycle
The article by Dr. Zafar Khan Safdar discusses Pakistan’s strategic importance to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and how its role contributes to regional and global dynamics
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Dated:20 September 2024
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to working closely with China, focusing on shared prosperity and promoting peace and stability
The recent surge in terrorist incidents across Pakistan highlights the complex nature of the militant threat facing the nation. A deadly blast near Karachi airport, which resulted in the deaths of at least three people, including two Chinese nationals, underscores the urgent need for enhanced security measures
As the upcoming COP 29 in Baku nears, the primary focus will be on addressing the fragmented international climate finance system
The Middle East stands on the verge of a dangerous and possibly catastrophic war between Israel and Iran. Israel’s recent actions, including the assassination of key Hamas and Hezbollah leaders and the invasion of Lebanon, have left Iran no choice but to respond, which it did with missile strikes on Israeli targets
Pakistan’s relationship with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) began in 1950, and the country has since frequently turned to the lender to overcome economic challenges. Currently, Pakistan is engaged in its 25th Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme, amounting to SDR 5,320 million (about $7 billion).
Summary:
October could be a decisive month for both the Middle East conflict and Pakistan’s political scene. Israel has expanded its aggressive military tactics from Gaza to Lebanon, killing civilians and flattening buildings, with Western nations providing indirect support