Author: Kainat R

Nafisa Shah: Qaim Ali Shah’s Daughter and Her Journey in Sindh Politics

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Nafisa Shah, daughter of former Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah, pictured at a National Assembly session in Pakistan.

Nafisa Shah is a long-serving Pakistani lawmaker and the daughter of veteran politician Syed Qaim Ali Shah, a three-time former Chief Minister of Sindh. Known for her academic background and her long association with the Pakistan Peoples Party, Nafisa Shah has represented Khairpur in the National Assembly of Pakistan across several terms. Her career, along with that of her father and her sister Naheed Shah Durrani, reflects the deep imprint the Shah family has left on Sindh’s political and administrative landscape over the last six decades. This profile brings together…

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Germany Climate Reforms Face New Test as Berlin Pushes 2030 Emission Targets

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Germany climate reforms 2026 wind turbines and solar panels under grey sky

Germany climate reforms are back in the spotlight as the federal government tries to close a widening gap between its legal emission targets and real-world progress. The cabinet has approved a fresh climate action programme built around dozens of new measures. Officials say the plan will cut millions of tonnes of carbon dioxide before 2030. Independent experts, however, warn that the numbers may still fall short of what German law actually requires. Background Germany has one of the strongest climate legal frameworks in Europe. The German Climate Change Act, first…

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Pakistan’s Diplomatic Role at the United Nations: A Legacy of Peace, Diplomacy, and Global Engagement

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Pakistan UN diplomatic role — Pakistani flag at United Nations Security Council chamber symbolizing Pakistan UN diplomatic role and Geneva disarmament conference presidency

Pakistan formally took charge of the presidency of the UN Conference on Disarmament this week, with Ambassador Tahir Hussain Andrabi representing the country in Geneva. This comes as Pakistan continues to serve its eighth term as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for 2025-2026, alongside decades of continuous involvement in UN peacekeeping missions around the globe. Officials in Islamabad have described the appointment as a reflection of growing international confidence in Pakistan’s diplomatic leadership, particularly in the sensitive arena of global arms control and disarmament diplomacy. Background Pakistan…

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UN Resolution 1701: What It Means for Lebanon and Israel in 2026

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A UNIFIL peacekeeping vehicle patrols the Lebanon-Israel border area covered under UN Resolution 1701

UN Resolution 1701 remains the central legal framework guiding the fragile peace between Lebanon and Israel. Adopted by the UN Security Council in August 2006, the resolution called for a full cessation of hostilities, the withdrawal of armed groups from southern Lebanon, and the deployment of UN peacekeepers along the Blue Line. Nearly two decades later, its implementation is still incomplete, and the question of whether it is truly holding is once again at the center of regional diplomacy.The resolution did not emerge in isolation. It was built on the…

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Heavy Rain in Punjab Today and Tomorrow Triggers Flood Alert Across Major Cities

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Heavy rain in Punjab flooding a city street with cars and motorbikes wading through water

Heavy Rain in Punjab has intensified today and is expected to continue into tomorrow, prompting the Punjab Disaster Management Authority to issue fresh flood warnings for several districts. Officials have confirmed that the sixth monsoon spell of the season is bringing widespread downpours to Lahore, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Sialkot and surrounding areas. Authorities have urged residents to stay alert as low-lying neighborhoods face a genuine risk of urban flooding over the coming days. Background Punjab has been under continuous monsoon pressure since late June this year, with one wet spell following…

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Imran Khan Eye Condition Update: What Happened To His Right Eye And Where His Cases Stand

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Former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan pictured before his imprisonment amid ongoing eye condition and jail case updates

Jailed former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan has been at the center of fresh headlines after reports confirmed serious damage to his right eye while he remains locked up at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi. A medical report placed before the Supreme Court this month said his vision has shown marked improvement following treatment, easing some of the alarm that spread after earlier reports described near total loss of sight in one eye. Alongside the health concerns, Imran Khan cases continue to move through Pakistan’s courts, with some convictions overturned and…

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Nimra Khan Husband News: Second Marriage to Zain Hamid Ends in Divorce, Actress Faces Fresh Speculation

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: Pakistani actress Nimra Khan in a promotional photo, referenced amid news of her husband Zain Hamid confirming their divorce

Pakistani actress Nimra Khan is once again at the centre of public attention after her second husband, UK-based pilot Zain Hamid, confirmed that the couple has divorced. Zain Hamid announced the separation on July 17 through an Instagram statement, ending weeks of rumours about the status of the marriage. The news has renewed interest in Nimra Khan’s personal life, her first husband, her family background, and the accident that made headlines years earlier. Background Nimra Khan is one of the most recognisable faces of Pakistani television drama, known for her…

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Fairy Meadows Trekking Guide 2026: Map, Distance, Price and the Famous Night View

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Fairy Meadows trekking trail with Nanga Parbat peak visible under a starlit night view

Fairy Meadows remains one of Pakistan’s most sought-after trekking destinations this year, drawing thousands of domestic and international hikers to the base of Nanga Parbat. Travellers are increasingly searching for a reliable Fairy Meadows trekking map, updated trekking distance figures, and a clear breakdown of Fairy Meadows trekking price before booking their trip. This guide lays out the full Fairy Meadows trekking itinerary, realistic Fairy Meadows trekking cost estimates, and what makes the Fairy Meadows night view so widely photographed by visitors. Background Fairy Meadows sits in the Diamer district…

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Pakistan Crude Oil Imports From US Cross New Milestone as Energy Diversification Push Gathers Pace

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Oil tanker unloading Pakistan crude oil imports from US at Cnergyico terminal in Balochistan

Pakistan crude oil imports from US suppliers have picked up sharply in 2026, with the country’s largest refiner Cnergyico buying about 8.1 million barrels of American crude over nine months. The push comes as Islamabad tries to cut its reliance on Gulf routes through the Strait of Hormuz and narrow its trade gap with Washington. Officials say the trend could deepen further if a proposed EXIM Bank financing facility is extended to Pakistani buyers. Background For decades, Pakistan crude oil imports from US refiners were essentially non-existent. Saudi Arabia and…

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Cash Economy in Pakistan Deepens as Poverty Crisis Worsens Nationwide

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Stacks of Pakistani rupee currency notes symbolising the growing cash economy and poverty crisis in Pakistan

Pakistan’s cash economy has expanded to a record level even as poverty in Pakistan has climbed to its highest point in more than a decade. New State Bank data shows currency in circulation crossing Rs11.94 trillion in fiscal year 2025-26, while government survey figures put the national poverty rate at nearly 29 percent. Together, these two trends paint a troubling picture of an economy that remains heavily undocumented and increasingly unequal, despite years of digital banking investment and reform promises. Background For more than a decade, Pakistan’s policymakers have promoted…

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