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Pakistan urges stronger action on global climate finance

UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has urged urgent action on climate finance, debt reform and cooperation over shared water resources at the UN General Assembly’s Second Committee. Deputy Permanent Representative Usman Jadoon called for tangible progress on global economic and development challenges. He sought a credible pathway to mobilise $300 billion in climate finance, including grants and concessional funding, while urging increased adaptation finance and adequate support for the Loss and Damage Fund. Read More…

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Sanaullah says PTI cannot force government into talks

ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah said on Wednesday that PTI could not pressure the government by creating political instability. He said the government remained open to dialogue but would not allow negotiations to become a tool for political demands. His remarks came after recent talks between the government and PTI ended in a deadlock, with the opposition demanding jailed founder Imran Khan’s inclusion in negotiations. Read More…

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Three Pakistani sailors set to return from Ethiopia

ISLAMABAD: Three Pakistani crew members of the hijacked MT Honour 25 were expected to arrive in Karachi on Wednesday after being safely recovered in Somalia, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar said. The tanker was seized off Somalia in April with 10 Pakistanis among 19 crew members. Three Pakistanis died during the recovery operation, while four injured sailors returned home earlier. Dar said the remaining three were travelling from Addis Ababa to Karachi. Read More…

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Australia return to South Africa amid past controversy

Australia begin their three-Test series against South Africa in Durban on Friday, returning for their first Tests there since the 2018 ball-tampering scandal. The visitors are unlikely to face major backlash over the incident, which resulted in bans for several players. South Africa enter the series with confidence after winning the World Test Championship, while Australia seek a response following a surprise home defeat by Bangladesh. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Science

Curiosity captures striking dawn scene on Mars

NASA has released a striking image of dawn on Mars captured by its Curiosity rover, highlighting rugged rock formations shaped billions of years ago. The car-sized rover, exploring Gale Crater since 2012, took the image about an hour after sunrise. Scientists believe the distant ridges formed from wind-blown sediment or volcanic ash that later hardened into rock before being sculpted by Martian winds. Read More…

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World Bank highlights Pakistan’s rising poverty burden

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has projected Pakistan’s economic growth at 3.7 per cent in the current fiscal year, while warning that the country accounts for nearly half of the extreme poor in the Menaap region. The bank said services, manufacturing and livestock would support growth despite higher import costs. It also warned that rising food and transport prices, along with possible El Niño effects, could worsen inflation and food insecurity. Read More…

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IMF warns AI boom could deepen global inequality

The global artificial intelligence boom is increasingly driving economic growth but could widen inequality by leaving some countries behind, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warned on Wednesday. She said AI investment could surpass spending on major infrastructure networks, with the US, China and India leading growth. Georgieva urged broader global access to AI and cooperation, while calling for difficult policy choices to address mounting debt in advanced economies. Read More…

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Celebrities face backlash over pro-Palestine activism

Several international celebrities have faced professional consequences for publicly supporting Palestine. Actors Melissa Barrera and Susan Sarandon faced career setbacks, while rapper Macklemore was dropped from a tour after voicing support for Gaza. British duo Bob Vylan and Irish group Kneecap also faced cancellations and criticism over pro-Palestinian performances. Model Bella Hadid’s campaign was withdrawn following pressure on Adidas. Despite the backlash, many continued advocating for Palestinian rights. Read More…

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Could Harvard have been Zaryab’s real escape?

A key moment in Dar-e-Nijaat is Zaryab’s decision to sacrifice Harvard for Zamil, highlighting how deeply she prioritised their relationship. Yet the drama appears to steer her towards another man as a path to healing. Abu Bakr may be kind and decent, but Zaryab’s story could have been more powerful if she had chosen herself instead. Returning to Harvard, completing her education and rebuilding her life independently could have offered a different kind of happy ending. Read More…

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NZC defends decision on new T20 competition

New Zealand Cricket has defended its decision to launch NZ20 amid criticism over its handling of a Deloitte report that favoured further exploring Australia’s Big Bash League. NZC Chair Diana Puketapu-Lyndon said four expert reports, stakeholder feedback and the board’s own assessment were considered before a unanimous vote backing NZ20. She acknowledged better communication was needed but said the full Deloitte report would remain confidential. Read More…

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