Bodies of four climbers recovered from Everest ‘death zone’
BBC KATHMANDU (Nepal): Tshiring Jangbu Sherpa cannot forget the dead body he saw just metres from the summit of Mount
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Hyper-tourism: Skardu residents’ predicament
The recent surge in tourism — often referred to as “hyper-tourism” — has cast a shadow over Skardu once-idyllic haven. The influx of vehicles has overwhelmed the city’s already fragile ecology and poor infrastructure, creating significant challenges for the local population.To ensure that tourism remains a blessing rather than a problem in the region, a multi-layered approach is needed to ameliorate the situation.
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Putting people and ecology at the core: fostering ecotourism in G-B
Gilgit-Baltistan government’s recent decision to lease out 37 properties, including motels, guesthouses, and nurseries, along with lands owned collectively by local communities, to a newly established ‘green tourism company,’ has sparked significant controversy and debate both in the public sphere and on social media platforms. By prioritising community involvement in decision-making processes and honouring their rights, the GB government can pave the way for responsible tourism
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Tajikistan’s top court bans six Pakistani religious bodies, 23 others
Quoting reports from the Khovar news agency, the website detailed the Supreme Court’s declaration of 29 religious parties, groups, associations, and websites as “terrorist and extremist organisations” in Tajikistan. The court’s ruling led to the prohibition of their activities within Tajikistan’s territory. Additionally, the websites associated with these banned entities have been blocked, and the import of their literature has been prohibited. Among those listed are Pakistan’s Jamaat-i-Islami, Lashkar-e-Taeba, Hizbut Tahrir, Tablighi Jamaat, and the Taliban
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Climate crisis: Pakistan roasts as heatwave soars to 52°C
Hospitals in major cities like Karachi and Lahore are overwhelmed with patients suffering from heatstroke and gastroenteritis, amidst a relentless heatwave persisting for the past week
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Is a bully-free educational environment achievable?
Bullying, whether traditional or cyber, inflicts intentional harm due to power imbalances. Victims, often from diverse backgrounds, suffer social, emotional, and psychological consequences, including prolonged low self-esteem and confidence issues.
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Sirbaz Khan summits Everest sans O2
Sirbaz Khan of Pakistan-controlled Gilgit-Baltistan mountainous region climbed Everest as he usually does: under the radar, collaborating with the Imagine Nepal sherpa team, and without bottled oxygen. The team included 14 international climbers, including Khan, 17 supporting sherpas, and two cameramen.
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Finance minister unveils strategic banking sector initiatives
News Desk Karachi – May 20: Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb has unveiled strategic initiatives aimed at bolstering support
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Police action against G-B activists denounced
Islamabad Police detained over a dozen activists who had gathered outside National Press Club for a protest against leasing out 37 guest houses and tourist sites to a private tourism company.
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Five Pakistani among injured students in Bishkek violence
Pakistani students in the Kyrgyzstan capital of Bishkek were among several foreigners subjected to mob violence late on Friday night, leaving at least five injured, Pakistani officials.
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Progressive student bodies launch pro-Palestine campaign
organized a protest rally and press conference at the National University of Modern Languages (NUML) in Islamabad on Monday, demanding immediate ceasefire and expulsion of ambassadors of the US, Germany and France for supporting Israel’s policies and occupation of Gaza.
They endorsed the Boycott Divestment Sanctions campaign, and advocated for closer alliances with anti-imperialist countries and opposed diplomatic relations with Israel.
Climbers come under fire for walking past a diying porter
News Desk Social media activists have criticised climbers including a top climber defends walking past dying high altitude porter. Kristin
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Gaza genocide: students will not tolerate hypocrisy
Who knows where the refusals of students in the Global North today will go. The students’ refusal to acknowledge the excuses of their ruling class and accept its policies are dug deeper into their soil than their tents.
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Nutshell gets new chief public engagement officer
Fareena served as the Federal Secretary for the National Heritage and Culture Division and the Board of Investment, in addition to various senior roles in diverse entities such as the Federal Board of Revenue, the Ministry of Commerce, the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority, and the Prime Minister’s Office.
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Faysal Bank posts strong financial results for Q1
Faysal Bank profit after tax doubled to Rs6.5 billion as compared to the corresponding period in 2023. Earnings per share increased from Rs2.12 to Rs4.29.
The total assets reached a new high of Rs1.5 trillion, with deposits increasing to Rs1.050 trillion and loan book exceeded Rs603 billion. Advance-to-Deposit Ratio (ADR) was at a healthy 55%, while its Capital Adequacy Ratio stood at 18.57%, well above the regulatory requirement.
The sound financial performance and the strong balance-sheet footing is reflective of the bank’s solid business fundamentals coupled with prudent risk management practices.