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Children sit on a boat in the midst of a dry lake. — AFP/FileFrom Sept 1 to March 21 Pakistan recorded 40% less rain than usual.Sindh rain shortfall severest at 62%, followed by Balochistan at 52%.Recent spell of rain improved conditions in central, northern regions.The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a drought alert following significantly below-average rainfall across the country, with some regions experiencing up to a 62% shortfall.The lack of rain has a major financial impact on the agriculture sector as it contributes nearly a quarter of Pakistan’s GDP and employs 37% of the national labour force. From…
Patrol boats of Ukraine’s coast guard sail in the Black Sea, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, February 7, 2024. — ReutersTalks aimed at sealing Black Sea ceasefire deal wider truce.President Trump intensifies drive to end three-year-old conflict.Two sides discussed issues regarded as “irritants” in bilateral ties. US and Russian officials held talks in Saudi Arabia on Monday aimed at sealing a Black Sea maritime ceasefire deal before a wider ceasefire agreement in Ukraine as Moscow and Kyiv used drones to pound each other.The talks, which followed US negotiations with Ukraine in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, came after Russia launched its third…
Amanda Seyfried plays a cop in crime drama ‘Long Bright River’Amanda Seyfried finds some aspects of her Long Bright River character admirable.Amanda plays Mickey Fitzpatrick, a Philadelphia police officer in Long Bright River. The show follows Mickey’s investigation of the murders of three women and her fear that her addict sister, who disappeared a while ago may be in danger. Speaking with Variety, the Letters to Juliet star noted: “She doesn’t have a good bedside manner and rubs people the wrong way. But she just doesn’t care what they think, which is something I wish I could absorb, because I…
David Warner poses for a picture. —Reuters/FileDavid Warner, former Australian opener, has been appointed as captain of the Karachi Kings for the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10.A World Cup winner in both ODI and T20 formats, he is regarded as one of the most dangerous T20 openers. Over the past decade, he has captained several major teams, including franchises in the Big Bash League (BBL). The former Australian legend also commented on the Karachi Kings post on their social media handle stating, “Looking forward to seeing everyone.”Karachi Kings secured Warner as their first pick in the Platinum category…
Prince William moves Mary Berry to tears with emotional message Prince William has left Mary Berry in tears with his emotional message on her 90th birthday.The Prince of Wales has sent a special message to former Bake Off judge Mary Berry, wishing her a very happy birthday and calling her a “true national treasure.” According to a report by the Mirror, Dame Mary reaches the milestone birthday today, and her “extraordinary life and career” is being celebrated during a special episode of BBC’s The One Show.Prince William’s message was played on Scott Mills’ BBC Radio 2 breakfast show.The future king…
A test tube labelled “Mpox virus positive” is held in this illustration taken August 20, 2024. — ReutersKARACHI: After surfacing of the first monkeypox (Mpox) case in Karachi, health authorities have taken immediate measures, asking for expediting the screening process of incoming and outgoing passengers in the country.The director general of Sindh Health Department has instructed the Border Health Services Pakistan to expedite the screening process for incoming and outgoing passengers, as per a notification. According to the statement issued by the DG Health, all passengers are to be closely monitored, and any individual showing symptoms of monkeypox should be…
Ongoing violence and instability, including fighting by M23 rebels, has forced millions to flee their homes in Democratic Republic of the Congo.The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is facing one of the world’s largest displacement and humanitarian crises. Ongoing violence and instability have forced millions to flee their homes, with at least 7,000 people killed in recent months and many more injured. The violence this year has largely been driven by armed groups, particularly M23 rebels, who have intensified their offensive in eastern DRC. In January, M23 seized control of Goma, the capital of mineral-rich North Kivu province, before…
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Former prime minister and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) founder Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto. — PID/FileKARACHI: The Sindh government on Monday announced observing April 4 as a public holiday on account of former prime minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto’s death anniversary.The provincial government has issued a notification in this regard as well. As per the notification: “The Government of Sindh has been pleased to declare April 4, 2025 (Friday) as public holiday on the occasion of 46th martyrdom anniversary of Quaid-e-Awam Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, ex-prime minister of Islamic Republic of Pakistan throughout Sindh for all government offices, autonomous bodies, semi-autonomous bodies, corporations…