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Dawn - Home, Pakistan faces climate fragility, warn lenders

Pakistan faces climate fragility, warn lenders

ISLAMABAD: The International Financial Institutions (IFIs) have raised urgent concerns over Pakistan’s escalating climate vulnerability and environmental degradation, warning that unchecked population growth and dwindling natural resources could deepen the country’s fragility. These observations and recommendations emerged during the closing plenary of the 28th Sustainable Development Conference held on Friday, where experts — including representatives from the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) … Continue reading Pakistan faces climate fragility, warn lenders

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12 suspected dacoits killed during police search operation in Sindh’s Ghotki, Dawn - Home

12 suspected dacoits killed during police search operation in Sindh’s Ghotki

The Sindh Police on Friday eliminated 12 “wanted criminals” during an ongoing search operation against dacoits in Ghotki, including those who had bounties placed on them by the Sindh government, according to a statement. For decades, dozens of dacoit gangs armed with sophisticated weaponry have operated with impunity in northern Sindh as well as southern Punjab. Kidnappings for ransom, extortion rackets that cripple local businesses, … Continue reading 12 suspected dacoits killed during police search operation in Sindh’s Ghotki

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Dawn - Home, Gaza peace plan may prove tough nut to crack

Gaza peace plan may prove tough nut to crack

• US shares draft resolution with Security Council members, Muslim bloc • Diplomatic sources say draft lacks language necessary to fully empower Gaza force, Board of Peace • Washington estimates ISF will be 20,000-strong, have two-year mandate WASHINGTON: With the United Nations Security Council set to begin negotiations on a US-drafted resolution seeking endorsement of President Donald Trump’s peace plan for Gaza, it looks increasingly … Continue reading Gaza peace plan may prove tough nut to crack

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Dawn - Home, Mamdani’s progressive vision for New York shaped by childhood in Uganda, mentors say

Mamdani’s progressive vision for New York shaped by childhood in Uganda, mentors say

When Zohran Mamdani inveighed against inequality and corruption during his underdog bid for New York City mayor, Joseph Beyanga at Uganda’s Daily Monitor could hear echoes of conversations almost 20 years earlier with the then-intern on the newspaper’s sports desk. “Mamdani would sit with me in the production room. He would always ask me, so who is affected by this one? Who pays the price?” … Continue reading Mamdani’s progressive vision for New York shaped by childhood in Uganda, mentors say

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Dawn - Home, Tarar sees no ‘major roadblocks or impediments’ to 27th Constitutional Amendment

Tarar sees no ‘major roadblocks or impediments’ to 27th Constitutional Amendment

Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Thursday said there are no major roadblocks and impediments with respect to the 27th Constitutional Amendment. Earlier today, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held meetings with the delegations of multiple parties in what appeared to be efforts by the government to prepare the ground to get the 27th Constitutional Amendment approved by parliament. Tarar was present during these meetings. Speaking on … Continue reading Tarar sees no ‘major roadblocks or impediments’ to 27th Constitutional Amendment

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Bihar polls a litmus test for Modi’s minority govt, Dawn - Home

Bihar polls a litmus test for Modi’s minority govt

• BJP holds 240 Lok Sabha seats; support of 28 MPs keeps govt afloat • Rahul hopes to repeat his UP success in Bihar with Lalu’s party NEW DELHI: Two-stage state polls for the 243-seat Bihar assembly starting today (Thursday) are being seen as critical for the durability of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s minority government. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal (United) party crucially … Continue reading Bihar polls a litmus test for Modi’s minority govt

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Dawn - Home, NHA chairman removed from post over alleged wrongdoing in Carec project

NHA chairman removed from post over alleged wrongdoing in Carec project

A couple of days after an inquiry report on alleged irregularities in awarding the Rs170 billion Central Asian Regional Economic Cooperation (Carec) Tranche-III project was submitted to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, National Highway Authority (NHA) Chairman Sherheryar Sultan was removed and directed to report to the Establishment Division. In another blow to the highway authority, its member administration Omar Saeed Chaudhri has been repatriated to … Continue reading NHA chairman removed from post over alleged wrongdoing in Carec project

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Dawn - Home, IHC orders lawyer’s meeting with Imran in tweet case

IHC orders lawyer’s meeting with Imran in tweet case

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday dir­ected the Adiala jail authorities to ensure that senior lawyer Salman Akram Raja is allowed to meet PTI fou­­nder Imran Khan, in connection with a case concerning a petition seeking a ban on anti-state content from being shared through the PTI founder’s social media account. Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir issued the directive while hearing a petition related … Continue reading IHC orders lawyer’s meeting with Imran in tweet case

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Dawn - Home, No ‘external hand’ behind latest amendment: Dar

No ‘external hand’ behind latest amendment: Dar

• Insists proposed 27th Amendment to be tabled ‘soon’, won’t be rushed • Says bill may originate in Senate instead of NA • Stresses govt will consult allies as opposition warns of ‘constitutional crisis’ • PTI’s Ali Zafar brands move a ‘conspiracy’, claims devolution at risk • Upper house passes Asaan Karobar Bill, extends Virtual Assets Ordinance by 120 days ISLAMABAD: As the opposition in … Continue reading No ‘external hand’ behind latest amendment: Dar

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Dawn - Home, Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis slams FIA’s Grade-18 attestation rule for foreign travel

Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis slams FIA’s Grade-18 attestation rule for foreign travel

The Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis on Tuesday took strong notice of a decision by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to make the attestation of a Grade-18 official mandatory for Pakistanis travelling abroad. The ministry’s focal person, Ghulam Mustafa Malik, told Dawn that Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Chaudhry Salik Hussain called the move “unacceptable”. “Federal Minister Chaudhry Salik Hussain has expressed reservations and said that … Continue reading Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis slams FIA’s Grade-18 attestation rule for foreign travel

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