Web archive - November 2, 2024

Opinion

Pakistan’s Strategic Climate Agenda for COP29

Pakistan ranks eighth in the Global Climate Risk Index, underscoring its high vulnerability to climate change

World

UAE, Turkiye step in as Russia faces butter price spike blamed on 'ice cream demand'

Declining butter imports from Latin America, due to Western sanctions, have worsened Russia's supply issues.

Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Seven dead as passenger van plunges into ravine in Buner

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi expresses condolences over the fatal accident.

Pakistan

Lawyers' Action Committee to launch national movement on amendment

Call for referendum comes from Supreme Court Bar Association and Pakistan Bar Council

Pakistan, Islamabad

PM Shehbaz wishes President Zardari a swift recovery after foot fracture

Phone call came after President Asif Ali Zardari sustained a fracture to his foot at Dubai Airport two days ago.

World

FBI intervenes following mysterious death of Black man found hanging in abandoned Alabama house

FBI investigates Alabama hanging death of Black man amid community concerns over potential police misconduct.

Punjab, Pakistan

Funds allocated to fight smog for the first time: Maryam Aurangzeb

For the first time, thermal drone cameras will monitor stubble burning, aiming to mitigate its environmental impact.

World

Early voters in Chicago report line delays of over three hours

The Board of Elections reported that nearly 353,000 ballots had been cast by Thursday

Pakistan, Punjab

Azma Bokhari criticises allocation of K-P funds for Bushra Bibi's security

"Felt like a festival was taking place," Punjab Information Minister on security around Bushira Bibi at Zaman Park.

Pakistan

Bushra Bibi reaches K-P CM House in Peshawar

Bushra Bibi will reportedly refrain from political engagements, including the protest scheduled in Swabi on November 9