India has a first-past-the-post multiparty electoral system in which the candidate who receives the most votes wins. Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party and his main challenger, Rahul Gandhi of the Indian National Congress, represent Parliament’s two largest factions. During the polls Modi escalated polarizing rhetoric in incendiary speeches that targeted the country’s Muslim minority. Many watchdogs have now categorized India as a “hybrid regime” that is neither a full democracy nor a full autocracy. Another key issue is India’s large economy, which is among the fastest growing in the world.

Social media erupted in confusion after an unverified account called "news.wave" posted a video claiming actor Bruce Willis had passed away. The news quickly spread, causing a stir among fans, and leading them to panic many of them reacted via X (Formerly Twitter)I saw a Tiktok of announing Bruce Willis death i swear my heart sank whoever did that damn tiktok hope ypu step on a Lego !!!!!! pic.twitter.com/KgWA288ny5 — Alejandra S. (@DarkSweetLuna) June 3, 2024TikTok is on another level if the first video i see is talking about bruce willis passing away is this shit true 😭 — Amanda (@ItsAmvnda) June 2, 2024Me checking Twitter to make sure that Bruce Willis is okay. pic.twitter.com/ovmejbVbAy — In My Mind (@MeAloneInMyMind) May 28, 2024However, there has been no official confirmation of Willis' death. His family has not released any statements, and reputable news outlets have not reported on his passing, he’s reported to be alive and wellIn a positive update, Bruce Willis' daughter, Rumer Willis, appeared on The Today Show on 29th may 2024 she spoke about her father's condition and shared some heartwarming stories about their relationship and his joy at being a grandfather to her daughter This appearance comes after Willis' family announced his diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia earlier this year.

photo: afpCutting tax rates in the highest income tax brackets has the most positive impact on tax revenues and the economic growth. The optimal tax system is one where taxpayers recognise their obligations to pay taxes and believe the tax system is fair and equitable. For example, say the tax code has a flat tax rate of 10%. The elasticity of supply of taxable income is the greatest in the highest income brackets. Tax rate cuts in the highest income tax brackets have the most positive tax revenue and growth impacts.

KARACHI - The Met Office has said that the ongoing heatwave has subsided, and temperatures are likely to drop from today. The weather will remain hot and humid during next 24 hours, according to the weather report. Present temperature has been recorded 32 Celsius and the mercury likely to soar to 37 Celsius today, Met Office stated. Light breeze blowing in the city from southwestern direction with 74 percent humidity level, according to weather report. Light breeze blowing in the city from southwestern direction with 74 percent humidity level, according to weather report.

ISLAMABAD - The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) held a consultation in collaboration with Dehleez on the need for constitutional protection for local government by presenting its policy paper, proposing a constitutional amendment of Article 140A. Director Farah Zia in her introductory remarks, stressed the need for a more comprehensive constitutional protection for the local government bodies. Other participants also weighed in on the proposed amendment. AWP’s Farman Ali emphasized the importance of democratizing the political parties alongside constitutional amendments to strengthen local governance. Secretary General HRCP Harris Khalique concluded the proceedings by suggesting that that the local government needs to be de-bureaucratised.

The agreement came on Saturday evening as the UN agency wrapped up its six-day World Health Assembly for 2024. Countries also agreed to continue negotiating the proposed pandemic agreement to improve international coordination, collaboration and equity to prevent, prepare for and respond to future pandemics. Speaking at the closing of the World Health Assembly, Tedros applauded the delegates for their hard work. The Assembly was held in Geneva from May 27 to June 1 under the overarching theme: All for Health, Health for All. The International Health Regulations (IHR) is a legally binding international instrument that define countries’ responsibilities in managing public health events and emergencies with potential cross-border implications.

More than two years after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Pakistan is now facing yet another diplomatic challenge. Pakistan is among the countries from the so-called Global South invited to the Ukraine Peace Summit to be held in Switzerland on June 15 and 16. Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch confirmed at the weekly briefing last week that Pakistan was invited to the summit. However, sources said that Pakistan was likely to skip the peace summit as part of its efforts to maintain "neutrality." Meanwhile, the summit in Switzerland, which hopes to pave the way for a peace process in Ukraine, has drawn delegations from more than 50 countries.

THE Pakistani Election Commission keeps acting as though upholding justice is of no concern to it. The relevant ordinance gives the Commission the authority to name anyone to electoral tribunals without considering the opinions of the LHC chief judge. It is important to note that these electoral tribunals are meant to render decisions on complaints from defeated candidates regarding alleged irregularities and violations of the law that occurred during the voting process. Regarding the current issue, it is important to remember that the chief judge of the LHC sent a list of nominees to the ECP in order to establish additional tribunals in Punjab, where the volume of complaints greatly beyond the capacity of the two tribunals that have already been established. The ECP held up these appointments and declined to name further tribunals for weeks, until Mr. Gilani’s law appeared out of nowhere to solve the “problem” completely.

Marked by these events, climate change has inflicted a range of detrimental impacts, including habitat degradation, deforestation, disruption of aquatic ecosystems, shifts in animal migration patterns, species extinction, and alterations to plant growth cycles. Although contributing negligibly to global greenhouse gas emissions, Pakistan bears a severe brunt of the consequences of global warming. Risky climate events will increase, increasing disaster risk, particularly for vulnerable poor and minority groups. The Ministry of Climate Change in Pakistan established in 2019, aims to tackle climate change adaptation, enhance energy conservation, and optimize fuel mix usage. Given Pakistan’s vulnerability to the adverse effects of climate change, urgent global action is imperative to avert heatwaves and safeguard lives.

Unprecedented coalition talks were set to start to find a way forward for Africa’s most advanced economy. The ANC was the party of Nelson Mandela and freed South Africa from the apartheid system of white minority rule in 1994. South Africa is a leading voice for its continent and the developing world on the global stage and is due to take over the presidency of the Group of 20 rich and developing nations late this year. “Everyone is looking to see if South Africa can weather the storm and come out the other side,” political analyst Oscar van Heerden said on the eNCA news network. The DA has long said it will not work with the EFF and MK, calling them a “doomsday coalition” for South Africa.

Colonel Dr Helen Mary Robert has made history as the first Christian woman to be promoted to the rank of brigadier in the Pakistan Army. A pathologist in the Pakistan Army Medical Corps, Col. Dr Helen Mary has dedicated 26 years to serving her country. Colonel Dr Helen Meri considered it an honour to serve the country and the nation while living in the Pakistan Army. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) lauded her achievement, stating, "Colonel Dr Helen Mary is a living example of merit without distinction in the Pakistan Army." Read more: Minority visibilityThe Pakistan Army has long upheld the vision of the nation's founder, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

This policy was presented to the nation and the world at large with the establishment of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) about a year ago. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited Saudi Arabia in early April 2024 to perform Umrah. Following this visit, a high-level Saudi delegation, led by the Foreign Minister, arrived in Islamabad under the special instructions of the Saudi Crown Prince. The delegation interacted with their Pakistani counterparts to explore how Saudi Arabia could help Pakistan through investments in various sectors. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited Saudi Arabia again in late April 2024 to attend a special session of the World Economic Forum in Riyadh.

SAN SALVADOR - El Salvador’s gang-busting President Nayib Bukele will be sworn in for a second term Saturday, more popular -- and more powerful -- than ever. “What he has demonstrated is that the law is irrelevant and that he can do whatever he wants, how he wants,” public policy expert Carlos Carcach told AFP, describing Bukele as an “all-powerful” president. Bukele insists that drastic action is needed to cure the country of the “cancer” of gangs. Another problem for Bukele: El Salvador’s public debt has skyrocketed on his watch to more than $30 billion, or 84 percent of GDP. In a bid to revitalize El Salvador’s dollarized, remittance-reliant economy, Bukele in 2021 made bitcoin legal tender -- the first country in the world to do so.

– A new wave of militancy has threatened the next phase of CPEC – and potentially the China-Pakistan relationship as mentioned at https://thediplomat.com/2024/05/the-china-pakistan-economic-corridor-is-under-attack/ . But for more than Pakistan it should be a matter of concern for India because it may constrain China (Which has spent tens of billions of dollars in CPEC Project in Pakistan as reported at https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2023/07/07/cpec-attracted-25-4b-in-10-years-beijing/ ) to ‘ask’ Pakistan to handover PoJK (PoK + Gigit Baltistan) to China by 99 years lease agreement. China has already started strengthening military infrastructure in PoK (as reported at https://www.msn.com/en-in/money/topstories/china-enhances-military-support-to-pakistan-along-loc-in-kashmir/ar-BB1nfZ8K?ocid=BingNewsSerp and https://idrw.org/how-china-is-helping-pakistan-in-pok-with-military-supplies-along-loc/ ) and China is developing this military infrastructure in such a way that it can be used by Chinese military (the PLA with technologically advanced weapons and othe defense equipment ) and not merely by Pakistan military. Though India's help to the USA in likely Taiwan war is already not certain as discussed at https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/features/2022-11-14/if-china-invaded-taiwan-what-would-india-do ). This will of course eliminate any capability & possibility of India to help the USA in the likely Taiwan war and which will serve the intended objective of China.

This is the scene at the heat wave “bay,” a separate unit at the largest public hospital in the city, that is dedicated to heat stroke patients. “Definitely there are heat stroke patients coming in here at Nishtar Hospital,” Medical Superintendent Dr. Muhammad Kazim Khan told Arab News on Friday. In case of a heat stroke, patients spend up to eight hours at the facility before being discharged upon the physician’s advice, according to the medical superintendent. Diabetes, heart diseases and respiratory illnesses, associated with heat stroke, could become “very dangerous” for patients during a heat wave, he warned. “And there may be chances of heat wave patients increasing.”