Political polarisation in Pakistan has intensified manifold since the ouster of former prime minister Imran Khan in 2022 through a no-confidence vote. A sharp divide emerged from this so-called democratic process, eroding the possibility of consensus even on matters of national security. As Hamra Tariq noted in Paradigm Shift, “The present time’s political polarization in…
When we talk about mapping at Geo Week News, our focus is generally on larger scopes, taking in data from satellites or other aerial systems, and then supplemented by laser scanning for finer detail in certain areas. Just last month, Esri’s annual User Conference brought together mapping professionals from around the world who were sharing…
BBC James Canton spent two years sitting beneath an 800-year-old oak tree near his home in Essex, watching acorns fatten and butterflies land on the massive knurled grey trunk. Sometimes he sat in the branches too. Canton, a lecturer at the University of Essex, recalls how it helped him feel a “sense of connection”. “We’re…
BBC Listen to Joe read this article When Imogen arrived at the University of Nottingham in September 2022, she carried with her a letter addressed to the student wellbeing services. As a teenager, she struggled with anxiety and self-harm. The letter, written by her former head of year, was a direct plea to the university…
HONOLULU — With an eye on the future of media rights, the University of Hawaii and Spectrum Networks announced Monday a new one-year deal sans a major component of their partnership for the last 20-plus years — football pay-per-view. UH said it expects its viewership for its primary money-making sport to climb as seven of…
Anbarasan Ethirajan South Asia regional editor NurPhoto via Getty Images The capital was filled with jubilant scenes as people marked the anniversary of Sheikh Hasina fleeing Bangladesh Thousands of people gathered in central Dhaka this week celebrating the anniversary of the downfall of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the promise of a new future for…
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Sindh’s bold move to establish the Sindh Electric Power Regulatory Authority (SEPRA) promises liberation from Karachi’s exorbitant power tariffs and K-Electric’s monopoly. However, there is good reason to keep optimism cautious. Under the proposal, state-generated electricity will be transmitted via the Sindh Transmission and Dispatch Company (STDC) at provincially set tariffs. But there can be…
Coffee sold at Dollar General has been recalled across 48 states, the Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday. The coffee may contain glass, which could cause serious injuries if consumed. Check if your coffee is part of the recall, and discard it immediately if it is. The recall affects three lots of Clover Valley Instant…
Osmond Chia Business reporter, BBC News Getty Images Tourists flocked to China’s first Legoland theme park as it opened in Shanghai earlier this month, marking another step in the country’s efforts to establish itself as a global travel destination. It is the latest amusement park to be launched in China by a Western brand. Warner…
