Conversely, if environmental pollution continues to rise, not only will our well-being suffer, but the well-being of future generations will be at risk too. Air pollution, water pollution, noise pollution, exhaust emissions from vehicles, excessive noise from traffic, loudspeakers, industrial sounds, and the use of pesticides in agriculture significantly contribute to environmental degradation. Environmental pollution leads to an increase in diseases and poses serious risks to our health and well-being. To combat environmental pollution, it is crucial to adopt integrated measures addressing air, soil, water, and noise pollution. By increasing awareness among everyone, we can combat environmental pollution and safeguard our nation.

Australia defeated Pakistan in the second T20 match to win the 3-match series by 2-0. The national team was bowled out for 134 runs in response to the target of 148 runs given by Australia. Pakistan’s first wicket against Australia fell for 12 runs, when Babar Azam returned to the pavilion after scoring just 3 runs. Earlier, Josh Ingles, the captain of the Australian team, won the toss and decided to bat first. On this occasion, the captain of the national team, Muhammad Rizwan, said that the first goal is to win the match and equalize the series.

This declaration came the same day as the Interior Ministry sought a ban on VPNs. The animus against X is because it has been the main place where the keyboard warriors of the PTI have exerted themselves. The ban on X has been challenged in court, but no decision has been reached so far. Already, the ban on X has failed to the extent that the Prime Minister uses it quite openly. Even the most weighty state machineries seem unable to prevent people from using the Internet for private purposes.

Arshad Nadeem, a beacon of hope for Pakistan, has brought immense joy to the nation with his historic Olympic gold medal and world record achievement. Speaking about his journey, Arshad revealed the overwhelming emotions he experienced upon returning home as a national hero. Recalling his contrasting experiences at the airport, Arshad shared that before departing for the games, his travel documents were scrutinized thoroughly. Earlier, in an interview, Arshad revealed that he had already gotten all of the government-announced awards, but that some of the private sector’s promised awards had not yet been delivered. Arshad Nadeem was also commended by Indian athlete Neeraj Chopra, who also spoke highly of their friendship.

In a significant development aimed at tackling the region’s smog crisis, the Punjab government successfully conducted a cloud seeding operation on Friday using locally developed technology, resulting in artificial rainfall. The Provincial Meteorological Department confirmed rainfall in Jhelum, Gujar Khan, Chakwal, and Talagang, attributing it to the cloud seeding effort. According to meteorologists, cloud seeding was conducted around 2 pm, with subsequent rainfall observed within hours in Jhelum and Gujar Khan. Experts expressed optimism that cloud seeding could lead to showers in Lahore as well, potentially alleviating the city’s severe smog. "This time, however, we achieved success using 100% local expertise and technology,” she added.

ISLAMABAD - The federal government has decided to keep the prices of High Speed Diesel and Petrol unchanged for the second fortnightly of November. The Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has worked out the consumer prices of petroleum products, based on the price variations in the international market during the last two weeks and has accordingly been decided the prices of Petrol and HSD will remain unchanged during the next fortnight, said a notification issued by the Finance Division here Friday night. According to the notification, the price of HSD will remain at the existing Rs 255.14 per litre, while petrol will remain at Rs 248.38 per litre during the next fortnightly starting today. Notably, for the first fortnightly of November the federal government had jacked up the prices of High Speed Diesel by Rs 3.85 per litre and Petrol by Rs 1.35 per litre. Similarly, for the last fortnightly of October, the federal government had jacked up the price of High Speed Diesel by Rs 5 per litre, while kept the rate of Petrol unchanged.

Pakistan’s Tik Tok star Manal Malik has seen an extraordinary rise in popularity in India these days due to his viral viral video. Indian users also searched for terms like ‘Pakistani HD Video’ and ‘Pakistani Viral MMS’ in large numbers. Some people termed the video as a publicity stunt by Manahal Malik, while others voiced their support and said that the fake video was created with the help of AI to defame TikTok. It should be remembered that Pakistani actress Mishi Khan criticized Manahil Malik by calling this video as an attempt to gain fame. After this controversy, Manahil Malik also shared an emotional message on Instagram in which she announced that she is staying away from social media.

However, in Pakistan, religious minorities including Christian, Hindu, Sikhs, Ahmadis, and others face systematic discrimination and social marginalization in spite of constitutional safeguards. Additionally, it may have significant effects on Pakistan’s social, political, and economic stability. Notwithstanding these clauses, historically the legal system has discriminated against religious minorities and fostered an atmosphere of vulnerability. Pakistan’s legal system has frequently marginalized minorities by imposing legal limits and selective enforcement of laws, jeopardizing their social welfare, access to justice, and freedom of religion. The most polarizing part of Pakistan’s legal system that affects minorities are the blasphemy laws which are outlined in sections 295-B and 295-C and related articles of the Pakistan’s Penal Code.

Quetta Railway Station Sees Return Of Train Services After Deadly Bombing Bombing ignites renewed calls for security and accountability as rail services resume amid heightened tensionAfter four long days of silence, the train services from Quetta have finally roared back to life, lifting the spirits of many who rely on this lifeline for travel across Pakistan. This rejuvenation follows the tragic bombing at the Quetta Railway Station, which resulted in the loss of 26 lives and left over 40 injured, including women and children. He stated, "Quetta railway station would remain non-functional during this period to allow for thorough investigations and security evaluations." Security services have responded to the incident with heightened vigilance, visibly reinforcing security protocols across Balochistan. The Quetta Railway Station bombing serves not simply as a reminder of security failures but as another chapter within Balochistan’s complex narrative, one demanding attention, compassion, and above all, action.

BAKU - Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage and Culture Attaullah Tarar on Friday made a passionate call for taking culture-driven climate action to address the global climate crises. As representatives of culture in our nation, he said all the nations hold the responsibility to advocate for the role of culture in driving climate action. “Our efforts must be all encompassing and inclusive and we must ensure that culture based climate actions are embedded in our policies, just as climate consideration must be woven in our culture sector,” he stressed. believed that the role of culture in addressing climate changes often remained underappreciated. Through culture, he said resilience, innovation and solidarity are needed to confront the climate crises.

MCB Bank Limited, Askari Bank Limited, the Pakistani unit of Citigroup Incorporated, Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan Limited and Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited are among other lenders that received similar relief in separate orders, the media outlet added. She said it was not feasible for banks to increase their lending to the private sector amid the current economic slowdown. Some of the banks have already recorded NPLs from the private sector in recent quarters, she said. However, banks' lending to the private sector is expected to increase from next year with the anticipated return of stability to the economy. This adjustment is expected to encourage increased credit to the private sector going forward.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has canceled the Champions Trophy 2025 trophy tour in Skardu, Murree and Muzaffarabad after objections were raised by the Board of Cricket in India (BCCI). According to Indian media, this decision of ICC to cancel came after BCCI’s objections to the trophy tour schedule shared by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Read more: Indian media riled up for taking the ‘trophy’ of the event to Kashmir The PCB announced the schedule of the trophy tour from November 16 to 24. However, the ICC has decided not to make Skardu and Kashmir regions a part of the tour. Read more: ICC Champions Trophy reaches Islamabad from Dubai This move by the ICC has been taken at a time when the controversy over the Indian team not coming to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy continues, and the PCB has been told by the organization about India’s refusal to Pakistan.

Isalamabad: The government has decided not to make any change in the price of pedoleum products for the next 15 days and has also issued a notification. In a statement released by the Ministry of Finance, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has worked on the price of petroleum products for the next 15 days based on the price trend in the global market during the last two weeks. The statement said that it has been decided that there will be no change in the price of petrol and diesel for the next 15 days. According to the Ministry of Finance, the price of high speed diesel will remain at Rs 255 14 paise per liter and petrol price will remain at Rs 248 38 paise per liter for the next 15 days.

A large number of worshippers, including families and community leaders, attended the prayer, demonstrating a united front against the ongoing dry spell that has exacerbated environmental and health challenges, including smog. The special prayers were offered immediately after the weekly ‘Jummah,’ (Friday) prayers, with clerics urging people to seek forgiveness and turn towards righteous deeds as a means to invoke Allah’s mercy. “Rain is a blessing from Allah, withheld only when humanity strays from His path. We must correct our ways, mend our treatment of the environment, and earnestly seek His mercy,” he said. “This is not just a prayer for rain; it’s a reminder for all of us to improve our relationship with the Creator.

Severe smog and dense fog have wreaked havoc on flight schedules in Punjab, causing numerous delays, cancellations, and diversions. A total of 53 domestic and international flights faced significant delays. Cancellations included Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flights PK 340 and 341 between Karachi and Faisalabad, PK 322 and 323 from Lahore to Quetta, and international flight V739 from Jeddah to Lahore. PIA flights PK 281 and 282 from Muscat to Sialkot and four Islamabad-Gilgit flights (PK 601, 602, 605, and 606) were also grounded. Similarly, the Jeddah-Lahore flight SV738 landed in Islamabad, while PK 244 from Dammam to Sialkot touched down in Lahore.