I write to you as a Grade 9 student at a prestigious private school in Lahore. Yesterday, on my way to school, I experienced a severe coughing fit. I found it difficult to breathe, and for a few moments, I feared I would choke. How does our honourable government plan to address the critical issue of children lacking clean air to breathe? For the love of God, please rearrange the school calendar so that we have a shorter summer break and a longer winter break.

Japan on Tuesday launched the world's first wooden satellite into space. The timber-made satellite will be used for lunar and Mars exploration. LignoSat, named after the Latin word for wood, was launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in the US atop a SpaceX rocket bound for International Space Station. Lignosat was developed by Kyoto University and homebuilder Sumitomo Forestry.The palm-sized LignoSat is tasked to demonstrate the cosmic potential of renewable material as humans explore living in space. It would stay in orbit for six months, once launched into space.

Details of the extent of Sara’s injuries have been detailed at London’s Old Bailey court, including claims from Batool that Sharif would beat his daughter badly. Sharif broke down when his lawyer, Naeem Mian, questioned him about beating Sara, who was home schooled, with a cricket bat. Forensic evidence shown to court included bundles of packaging tape and a white plastic carrier bag fashioned into a hood that could have been used on Sara’s head. The bag had packaging tape stuck to it as well as long, brown hairs that matched Sara’s DNA, the court was told. Sharif had previously accused Batool of being abusive toward him and preventing him from asking Sara about how she obtained her injuries.

The result of the 2024 election in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) revealed a substantial change in the social and political landscape of the occupied territory, where the ruling party met with a resounding defeat. The people of occupied Kashmir voted for the first time after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s regime repealed Article 370 in August 2019. This election is being seen as a barometer to measure the public’s stance on BJP-led policies in occupied Kashmir. This election result will be a decisive moment, not only for the occupied Kashmir but for Pakistan as well, as it is a firm supporter of Kashmiris’ right to self-determination claim over the whole of IIOJK. The result of the 2024 election mirrors the Lok Sabha [lower house of the Indian parliament] election of 2019, where the BJP managed to secure two seats in the Hindu-majority Jammu area.

His comeback, following a series of legal and political setbacks, is nothing short of extraordinary, setting a new benchmark for political comebacks in modern American history. ET, Trump described his journey as “the greatest political movement of all time,” vowing to “heal the nation” and promising sweeping reforms. Unlike his first campaign, Trump’s strategy this time was not solely focused on energizing his base. Trump’s victory also sparked a Republican resurgence in the Senate, paving the way for a smoother path for his administration. However, despite his overwhelming win, Trump’s return to office does not come with a broad mandate.

Former popular actress Mumtaz Begum has expressed her regret on the behavior of singer Chahat Fateh Ali Khan for making fun of her famous song ‘Badu Badi’. He said that Chahat Fateh Ali Khan sang a new version of the song on YouTube in June 2024 which was based on a joke and it went viral instantly. Zeeshan Bari appreciated that Chahat’s video revived the original song and his mother’s popularity among the younger generation, albeit in a humorous way. However, Mumtaz expressed his displeasure at the singer’s style and said that he did not like this method. It should be noted that after this song of Chahat Fateh Ali Khan went viral, it was deleted from YouTube due to copyright infringement.

Trump signed the USMCA deal with Canada in 2019 and it went into force the following year, but it will soon be up for review. PHOTO: AFPCanada’s leaders on Wednesday sought to reassure their nation that it would not be negatively affected by Donald Trump’s return to the White House. “And I want to say with utter sincerity and conviction to Canadians that Canada will be absolutely fine,” she said. “We have a strong relationship with the United States. And Trump has pledged to impose new tariffs on all goods imported into the United States.

Some posts claimed that millions of votes were not counted, fueling a wave of skepticism regarding the integrity of the election. “20 million votes weren’t counted. I knew Trump cheated,” wrote Liv, echoing widespread calls for a review of the election results. 20 million votes weren’t countedI knew Trump cheated pic.twitter.com/YkSqMjAO1A — liv (@allamericanbih) November 6, 2024If Musk deletes the original tweet. Here is the proof Trump cheated!!!

The recent legislative spree by the ruling government has raised serious concerns about the state of democratic norms and parliamentary oversight. While the government claims that this move will bring stability and continuity, it raises questions about the balance of power between the civilian and military establishments. Moreover, the expansion of the judiciary, particularly the higher courts, raises concerns about the independence of the judiciary and its ability to check the executive. The government’s legislative agenda has been marked by a series of controversial decisions that have eroded democratic norms and undermined the rule of law. It is imperative that the government engages in meaningful dialogue with the opposition and civil society to address the concerns raised by these legislative measures.

LAHORE - Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif in her message on World Tsunami Awareness Day said, “Natural disasters like tsunami are natural factors and calamities are increasing due to hazardous effects of climate change. Pakistan is also facing serious problems of climate change and we need to chalk out a robust plan to effectively cope up with natural calamities. Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) is being equipped and developed on modern lines. Earthquake prevention techniques are being adopted during the course of carrying out infrastructure constructions in Punjab. The world needs to unite so as to combat natural disasters.”

On Election Day, a Google search discrepancy led to questions about bias when searches for “Where can I vote for Harris?” displayed a voting map, but the same search for “Where can I vote for Trump?” did not. Google clarified that this difference occurred due to Harris also being the name of a Texas county, which automatically triggered the “Where to vote” map feature, a pattern also seen in Vance County searches. Google assured users that a fix was underway and stated that few users actually search for voting locations this way. Previously, Amazon faced a similar situation when its Alexa assistant provided differing responses to questions about voting for Trump versus Harris. As Election Day progressed, Google removed the Harris map feature and recommended users search "Where can I vote" for unbiased location results.

Kamala Harris has yet to concede the 2024 presidential election to Donald Trump, with pressure mounting as more results show her lagging behind. She initially planned to attend the watch party there on Election Night, but as results came in, Harris opted to stay at her residence. However, the Harris campaign co-chair Cedric Richmond assured supporters that every vote is still being counted and promised that Harris would speak to the nation soon. Meanwhile, President Biden has yet to make a public statement following the election results. In a historic win, Trump is set to become the first U.S. president to serve non-consecutive terms in more than 130 years.

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that it is better for the government to withdraw from economic sectors. He said that the private sector has to lead the country and improve its performance, the private sector has to increase its productivity along with increasing business, where there is a problem or obstacle, the Economic Coordination Committee takes a tough decision. Muhammad Aurangzeb said that forget the government in research, the private sector has to play a role in this regard. He added that the tax revenue of the country is 9.4 trillion. Those who try to change it will have problems, if the tax revision cannot be increased this time, then the tax on the salaried class and industries will increase.

Punjab Governor Sardar Salim Haider has said that the deadlock between the PPP and the government in terms of agreements remains, democracy will be better if the tenure of the army chief is five years. Talking to the media on the occasion of the dinner given by the leader of the People’s Party, the Governor of Punjab said that the twenty-sixth constitutional amendment has been passed and the credit goes to Bilawal Bhutto. He said that there is a deadlock in the agreements with our government and the decision will be taken by the leadership after returning from abroad. Governor Punjab said that the mandate of People’s Party was always stolen in every election, but we never shook hands under the table, instead we took a bitter sip for the country. Sardar Salim Haider said that now the situation has improved a bit, if this system runs for five years, the political and economic situation will improve.

Actor Paul Rudd surprised students at Pennsylvania universities on Election Day, distributing water bottles to those enduring long waits at polling locations. In Philadelphia, MSNBC’s Jacob Soboroff encountered Rudd at Temple University, where students had been waiting for hours to vote. When asked about the election itself, Rudd humorously deflected, saying, "I feel good about handing out some waters!" The actor’s outreach extended beyond Temple, with images shared on social media showing Rudd at Villanova University, further demonstrating his commitment to supporting youth voter engagement. This initiative mirrors his efforts during the 2020 election when he provided cookies to voters waiting in rain-soaked lines in Brooklyn, New York.