Fine particle air pollution led to 238,000 premature deaths in the European Union in 2020, the bloc’s environmental watchdog said Thursday, a slight rise from the previous year. Across the 27-nation bloc that year, “exposure to concentrations of fine particulate matter above the 2021 World Health Organization guideline level resulted in 238,000 premature deaths,” the […]
‘It’s a test for Imran Khan now’: Asif expects President Alvi to act as per Constitution and law
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif Thursday said the appointment of the army chief is the PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s test. “The advice has gone to President Alvi. Now it’s Imran Khan’s test whether he wants to strengthen the institution of the country’s defence or make it controversial,” Asif said in a tweet. “This is also […]
Here’s what you need to know about Lt Gen Asim Munir, the PM’s choice for new Army Chief
The federal government Thursday morning decided that Lieutenant General Asim Munir would become Pakistan’s next army chief, replacing General Qamar Javed Bajwa. Lieutenant General Syed Asim Munir is the senior most officer after outgoing Army Chief Qamar Javed Bajwa. He is currently serving as Quartermaster General in the Pakistan Army. Lt. Gen. Munir joined the […]
PM Shehbaz picks Lt Gen Asim Munir as new army chief, summary sent to Presidency
The federal government Thursday morning decided that Lieutenant General Asim Munir would become Pakistan’s next army chief, replacing General Qamar Javed Bajwa and General Sahir Shamshad Mirza to become Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee. A summary in this regard has been forwarded to President Arif Alvi for approval. The statement was made on […]
Pakistan flood recovery plan key to continued financial support: IMF
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s timely finalisation of a recovery plan from devastating floods is essential to support discussions and continued financial support from multilateral and bilateral partners, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Wednesday. Pakistan was already battling a full-blown economic crisis, with decades-high inflation and dwindling foreign exchange reserves, when it was hit by […]
Bangladesh move India match from Dhaka after protest threat
Bangladesh’s cricket board has moved a one-day international against India next month from Dhaka after the country’s opposition announced plans for a protest that could paralyse the capital the same day. India arrive in Bangladesh next week for their first tour since 2015, beginning with a one-day international series beginning December 4, with all […]
Karachi to witness temperature as low as 17°C in next 24 hours
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reported the low temperature of 16.5 degrees Celsius in Karachi on Wednesday morning. The port city’s weather is expected to stay dry during the next 24 hours, with a minimum temperature of 17°C to 19°C and a light fog. According to the Met department, temperatures as high as 31°C […]
Pakistan Army’s commitment toward CPEC
Pakistan’s relations with China have deepened over the years with projects such as the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). A big role in this regard has been played by Pakistan Army under the leadership of COAS Gen Bajwa as the security provided to CPEC and Chinese officials were ensured by the army. The army has […]
Germany eye World Cup redemption as Spain, Croatia kick off
Germany begin their path to World Cup redemption on Wednesday after the 2018 horror show in Russia, with Spain and Croatia also kicking off their campaigns in Qatar. After Saudi Arabia stunned Lionel Messi’s Argentina, ending the South American champions’ 36-match unbeaten run, Germany will be on high alert in their opening match against […]
Pakistanis among foreign university students sold ‘dreams’ in north Cyprus
Foreign students including Pakistanis are big business in northern Cyprus, a tiny, breakaway statelet only recognised by Turkey, but some warn university recruiters are selling “dreams” in the internationally and economically isolated territory. One Nigerian student, who requested anonymity, said he expected to arrive in the country whose football teams compete in European tournaments. Instead, […]