The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched a new initiative to tackle the issue of water scarcity through artificial rain. The plan involves conducting environmentally-friendly research before implementing cloud seeding programs, with research grants worth $1.5 million awarded to scientists from the US, Germany, and Australia. Three scientists have been selected to conduct research under the Emirates National Centre for Metrology over the next three years, focusing on modern technology to increase rainfall. The selection process involved 140 proposals from 48 countries, with each selected scientist receiving a maximum grant of $1.5 million over three years. One scientist will receive…
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London, UK – The British Home Office has confirmed that 27 political asylum seekers have been relocated to East Sussex, a move that has sparked protests against the government’s decision to transfer asylum seekers to former military barracks. The Home Office has stated that the move is part of a plan to reduce the number of asylum seekers living in expensive hotels, with the aim of making Britain a less attractive destination for migrants. According to reports, the East Sussex site, formerly a training camp, will accommodate over 500 asylum seekers. Home Secretary Shahbaz Mahmood has defended the decision, saying…
Bengal’s 13th National Parliamentary Elections have revealed that over 36% of candidates are affiliated with Islamist parties, marking the highest percentage in the past five elections. According to Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB), 59.41% of candidates from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) are struggling with debt, while 26.97% of Jatiya Party candidates also face financial burdens. A total of 51 political parties are participating in the elections, with 1,981 candidates, including 249 independent candidates and 1,732 party-backed candidates. Notably, 25.5% of candidates have some form of debt or financial obligations, with a total debt of 18,868.52 crore taka, including 17,471.67 crore…
A spell of rain, accompanied by strong winds, has begun in various areas of Karachi. The stormy weather, accompanied by thunder and lightning, has caused heavy downpours in areas such as Surjani Town, Malir, Musharraf Colony, and surrounding neighborhoods. North Karachi, Shadman Town, Nagin Chowrangi, Buffer Zone, and adjacent areas have also experienced heavy rain, leading to a further drop in temperatures. Light to moderate rain has been reported in areas such as II Chundrigar Road, Sadar, and surrounding areas, while PECHS and surrounding areas have seen scattered showers. Heavy rain has also been reported in areas such as Ahsanabad,…
Pakistan’s Minister for Climate Change, Syed Fahim Mushatque, has warned India that if it does not recognize the Indus Treaty, Pakistan will block the river, affecting millions of people in both countries. Speaking at a recent event, Mushatque said that India has already been hostile towards Pakistan and should think about the fact that its own water also comes from other countries. He stated that Pakistan has already suffered losses due to India’s aggression in the past. Mushatque added that blocking the Indus River would lead to floods in Pakistan, while letting it flow would result in droughts. He emphasized…
Pakistan’s opposition leader, PTI Senator Barrister Ali Zafar, has revealed that the country’s debt stands at 80 trillion rupees. This comes as the government is facing mounting pressure to address the nation’s economic woes. In a significant development, the Sindh Governor, Kamran Tessori, visited the Karachi residence of the late firefighter, Farqan Ali, who was martyred in the recent blaze at the Gul Plaza building. The government has prepared an initial report on the incident, revealing that the land on which the building stood was allocated to a specific individual. Meanwhile, Punjab Chief Minister, Maryam Nawaz, has announced the revival…
The case of the tiger attack on an 8-year-old girl in Lahore’s Bhikhiwind village has taken a new turn, with the Punjab police arresting 11 more tigers on illegal possession charges. According to the police, the 11 tigers include 5 tigresses, 3 tigers, and 3 cubs, which were being kept in a factory in the New Kot area. The girl, who was attacked by a tigress, was taken to the hospital where she received injuries on her ear and neck. The tigers were shifted from Sheikhupura to Lahore a few months ago, and the suspects did not have a license…
Lahore, Pakistan – In a significant move to combat terrorism, extremism, and crime, the Punjab government has agreed to collaborate with all state agencies to take joint action against these threats. According to sources, the government has decided to implement the Revised National Action Plan (RNAP) under the Counter Terrorism and Hard State Policy framework in its entirety. The Punjab government has directed the police, CT, Special Branch, and sensitive agencies to make intelligence-based operations more effective. Sources revealed that the government has decided to take indiscriminate action against terrorist organizations, facilitators, and financiers. The government has also decided to…
Sindh’s MQM has written to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to investigate the World Bank-funded projects in the province. The letter, written by MQM’s Sindh Assembly member Engineer Adil Asghar, has listed 12 major projects funded by the World Bank and the United Nations, aimed at improving education, healthcare, infrastructure, and water supply in Sindh. Despite continuous funding, no significant progress has been made on the ground. The letter has expressed concerns about the Karachi Urban Mobility, Clifton Karachi Project, and Karachi Water and Sewerage Services Improvement Project, among others. It has demanded a comprehensive and independent audit of all…
Karachi, Pakistan – In a significant move, Deputy Commissioner East, Karachi, sealed an unauthorized petrol pump on the land of the University of Karachi on Thursday. This follows the revocation of the No Objection Certificate (NOC) issued to the petrol pump just three days ago. Despite the revocation, the petrol pump had already been inaugurated and sales had begun. According to Prof. Dr. Khaled Mahmoud Iraqi, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Karachi, the NOC was revoked, but the petrol pump was still inaugurated, and sales started. Following this, the information was passed on to the higher authorities, prompting the Deputy…
