In a new report, the World Economic Forum (WEF) warns that if left unaddressed, climate change could lead to 14.5 million excess deaths and trillions of dollars in economic losses by 2050. These impacts will be concentrated in the world’s most vulnerable regions. The report, titled “Building Economic Resilience to the Health Impacts of Climate Change,” highlights that deaths from extreme weather events have been about 15 times higher in these regions over the past decade. Threats to Business Sectors The report states that the health impacts of climate change threaten business resilience, yet less than 5% of global adaptation…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
The new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas, announced by US President Donald Trump, has sent shockwaves through the tech industry, leaving companies scrambling to understand the implications. Hasty clarifications from the White House that this would be a one-time charge rather than an annual fee added to the uncertainty. The change has particularly rattled students like Kashyap, a 21-year-old from Bengaluru, India, who had dreamed of attending a top American university like Stanford. Kashyap told AFP that with the previous, lower fee, it was “easier to convert the student visa to an H-1B,” but now his “main dream is derailed.”…
In response to a recent escalation of incidents, including two Russian fighters violating Estonian airspace for 12 minutes, NATO has launched a new mission, Eastern Sentry, to bolster its eastern flank. The goal is to provide an early warning and prevent the war in Ukraine from spilling over into the alliance’s territory. This decision follows a watershed incident in Poland where NATO jets shot down Russian drones. ‘Eyes in the Sky’ As part of the mission, one of NATO’s 14 centrally-owned AWACS (Airborne Early Warning and Control) aircraft conducted an eight-hour flight from a base in Germany to circle over…
A cyberattack on a key aviation software provider, Collins Aerospace, has caused significant flight disruptions at several major European airports, including London’s Heathrow, Berlin, and Brussels. The hack, which began late Friday, affected the company’s MUSE software used for check-in and boarding, leading to long queues, dozens of cancellations, and delays over the weekend. The disruption has highlighted the vulnerability of critical infrastructure that relies on third-party suppliers. Airport officials and aviation data providers reported that while the situation eased significantly by Sunday, some delays continued as airports were forced to switch to manual check-in processes. This incident is the…
The US Department of State’s 2025 Fiscal Transparency Report, released on Friday, has highlighted a lack of parliamentary or civilian oversight of Pakistan’s military and intelligence budgets. The annual report assesses how governments around the world publish, audit, and manage public funds. In the section on Pakistan, the report stated that “the military and intelligence budgets were not subject to adequate parliamentary or civilian public oversight.” It recommended that “steps Pakistan could take to improve fiscal transparency include… subjecting the military and intelligence agencies’ budgets to parliamentary or civilian public oversight.” The report also urged Pakistan to ensure the timely…
In a significant move that reflects mounting international pressure on Israel over the conflict in Gaza, major Western nations including the UK, Canada, and Australia have formally recognized a Palestinian state. Portugal is also set to recognize Palestinian statehood later on Sunday. This step marks a watershed moment for the Palestinians, who have sought statehood for decades. The move places these nations at odds with the United States and Israel, who have long argued that statehood should only be achieved as part of a negotiated peace deal. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the decision on X, stating, “Today, to…
A citizen, Ghulam Murtaza Khan, has filed a petition in the Lahore High Court against the dissemination of “provocative and malicious” content from a convicted prisoner’s social media account. The petition, filed through Barrister Zafarullah Khan Advocate, asserts that this activity is unlawful and a violation of prison rules. The petitioner has requested the court to direct the National Cybercrime Investigation Agency and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to conduct a thorough investigation. The goal is to determine who has been operating the account of the PTI founder while he remains incarcerated. Furthermore, the petition seeks directives for social media…
In Pakistan, especially in major cities like Karachi, open manholes and gutters pose a serious and recurring threat to human life. The dangers are compounded by poorly maintained drainage systems, missing or broken covers, and inadequate lighting in crowded areas. These open drains are often filled with toxic sewage and lack oxygen, which can cause suffocation or drowning within minutes. In a recent tragic incident, four sanitation workers fell into a drain near Siddique Wahab Road in Karachi. According to a statement from the Edhi Foundation, three of them died, and the fourth remains unconscious. The deceased were identified as…
For many car owners in Pakistan, insurance has long been viewed as inflexible and out of date. But as cars, roads, and lifestyles continue to change, so too must the way people protect themselves on the road. TPL Insurance is leading this transformation, introducing modern, tech-driven auto insurance solutions that seamlessly fit into the daily driving experience. TPL Insurance is pioneering several innovative plans, including Buy Now Pay Later, which makes coverage more affordable, and Pay As You Drive, which rewards careful drivers for their good habits. They have also introduced Motorway Insurance through the M-Tag system, providing instant coverage…
In a severe escalation of Punjab’s flood disaster, a large section of the Multan-Sukkur Motorway (M5) near Jalalpur Pirwala has been completely washed away. This has severed a critical national infrastructure link and left the region isolated for the eighth consecutive day. The breach, caused by relentless water pressure from the Sutlej River, has now consumed all six lanes of the motorway, halting all traffic between southern and central Punjab. This collapse has disrupted supply chains, stranded thousands of vehicles, and forced travelers onto dangerous alternate routes. An Irrigation Department spokesperson confirmed that this is the “second major breach to…
