Zunoon Waheed

What Happened: A large part of Pakistan’s urban population lives in Karachi and Lahore, causing problems like unplanned growth and illegal developments. According to the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) report, “Pakistan National Urban Assessment,” informal settlements in these cities do not follow planning rules. This leads to poor living conditions and disrupts city services. What […]

What Happened: The World Risk Index 2024 reveals that Pakistan faces significant conflict and disaster risks. This year, Pakistan is among the top three countries most exposed to conflict, alongside Colombia and Brazil. It also ranks in the top 15 for disaster risk, along with the Philippines and Indonesia. What you need to know: The

What Happened: Renowned actress Saheefa Jabbar Khattak has voiced her astonishment and frustration over an unusually high electricity bill she received for her vacant house, labeling it ‘unreasonable.’ What you need to know: On Instagram, Saheefa shared a screenshot of her online payment receipt, revealing a bill totaling Rs21,625, which left her dumbfounded. “I can’t

What Happened: A man named Imran from Gujranwala was arrested for sexually abusing multiple young girls at a school managed by his wife. The school, part of a government-backed non-formal education program, operated from their home, where Imran oversaw the canteen. What you need to know: Imran exploited his position over several years, abusing the

What Happened: Pakistan’s Senate has passed the “Peaceful Assembly and Public Order Bill 2024”, which regulates protests in Islamabad and imposes jail sentences of up to three years for unauthorized gatherings. The law aims to ensure peaceful protests are held in designated areas, such as Sangjani. What you need to know: The bill was passed

What Happened: A tragic incident occurred in Peshawar’s Qissa Khwani Bazar where a young boy named Mukhtar killed his former boss, Sheikh Adnan, after being dismissed from his job. Mukhtar had been hired as an apprentice by Adnan ten years ago but was fired six months back due to his disruptive behavior, influenced by violent