By Shafqat Aziz The whole world is in an unprecedented turmoil in the aftermath of the Coronavirus. The world economies are shattered. The development indicators of the countries seem damaged beyond reparable. It has shaken the old beliefs and busted certain taboos. Millions across the globe are losing their jobs. The students are utterly clueless about their academic future. There …

By Yuval Noah Harari Humankind is now facing a global crisis. Perhaps the biggest crisis of our generation. The decisions people and governments take in the next few weeks will probably shape the world for years to come. They will shape not just our healthcare systems but also our economy, politics, and culture. We must act quickly and decisively. We …

PARIS: The hunt for masks, ventilators and other medical supplies consumed the US and Europe on Monday, as new coronavirus infections soared and political paralysis stalled efforts for a quick aid package from Congress. On the financial markets, US futures jumped and global stock benchmarks trimmed their losses after the US Federal Reserve said it will lend to small and …

by Suwaibah Bilal It was a chilly January night. Dinnertime in Wuhan had just acquired a new hint of umami. News of a certain virus wafted through re gan mian (hot dry noodles) stands and hot pot restaurants, resonating through the clinking of stoneware and china, resonating deeper than anyone could hear. Alleged to have originated in a wet market …

CM announces lockdown for Gilgit-Baltistan HOME LOCKDOWN COMES INTO FORCE FROM MIDNIGHT————————————————–Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister announces enforcement of home lockdown plan in Gilgit-Baltistan to contain spread of Coronavirus. He urged people to follow health guidelines and strictly ensure physical distance which is the only way to avoid get infected. He said the relevant officials have elaborated the details of the lockdown. …

  For some people, social distancing means being trapped indoors with an abuser. As more cities go under lockdown, activists are worried that attempts to curb coronavirus will inadvertently lead to an increase in domestic violence, writes Arwa Mahdawi in The Guardian, London   Home is supposed to be the safest place any of us could be right now. However, for people …

by Inayat Abdali   GILGIT: The administrations of Nagar District and Yasin Tehsil in Ghizer District as preemptive measures have banned all kinds of public and religious gatherings in their respective jurisdiction to contain the spread of coronavirus. According to a notification, issued by the Nagar Deputy Commissioner, the administration in pursuance of the Gilgit-Baltistan government decision and after consultation …

Gilgit-Baltistan Youth Action Committee expresses its commitment to struggle for the achievement of the 15-point demands. | by By Anayat Baig & Adnan Hassan Gohar | KARACHI: Gilgit-Baltistan’s youth have called on the government to revive ancient routes and repair all important roads connecting their region to Pakistan, and Kashmir, provide modern air and land travel services to the people …

10 bodies have been fished out of the might Indus; rescue work continues to recover 16 others HAH Correspondent SKARDU, March 9: At least 26 passengers including two minor children, a mountaineer, and an army man died in a road accident at Rondu, Skardu district of Baltistan on Monday, local administration and police officials confirmed to The High Asia Herald. …

  News Desk At least 20 people including two children, have died as a passenger coaster fell into Indus river in Rondu, Skardu district of Baltistan Division on Monday, district administration officials confirmed. The coaster of Inchan Travel Service with 25 passengers on-board was on way from Rawalpindi to Skardu when it skidded off the treacherous road and fell into …