From the Timeline of Uroosa Salman:
After a long time, we are back with our weekly column, bringing you regional, national, and international news. This time, our blog will be different from previous ones. While millions of websites provide news, only on Halaat.com will you find our unfiltered commentary!
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Global Politics: Donald Trump’s Presidential Victory
Let’s begin with Trump winning the presidential election.
The United States is like that wealthy relative everyone criticizes, but when there’s a celebration, South Asians are the first to join the festivities. The Trump vs. The Kamala Harris race shook the world. Ultimately, Trump’s statements about peace in the Arab world and his pledge to free Imran Khan in Pakistan tipped the scales in his favor, leading to a sweeping victory.
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VPN Ban Across Pakistan
Internet users recently faced challenges using VPNs. Due to the Twitter ban in Pakistan, users began accessing Twitter through VPNs. There’s news of an internet firewall being implemented nationwide, which will filter data to identify anti-state elements. PTA has started blocking unregistered VPNs across Pakistan.
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Karachi Situation: Rising Electricity Prices
Now, let’s talk about the rising electricity prices in Pakistan. NEPRA has once again announced an increase specifically for Karachi residents only.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has given good news of a 26 rupee discount on electricity for additional units consumed during winter.
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Educational Mafia in Sindh
Whether the public will continue to believe these empty promises remains to be seen. Such declarations are common, yet implementing them either seems beyond the government’s control or merely a ploy for praise through false statements and notifications. Recently, a notification was issued in Sindh to restrict private schools to charging only admission and monthly fees. A quick Google search shows that similar notifications have been issued many times over the years, but the private school mafia remains relentless in its exploitation.
In another instance, the official building and staff of Jinnah College were reportedly used for a family wedding by the university chancellor, granting students a ten-day break.
For more details, view the video on Instagram
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Karachi’s Broken Roads
Moving on to the roads of Karachi, where Murtaza Wahab has dug up every street as if a new daughter-in-law decided to rearrange the entire kitchen. Busy streets now look like deserts, while newly built roads are already breaking apart. The city is also plagued with robberies, with citizens losing not only their possessions but sometimes their lives as well. Unfortunately, the Sindh government and law enforcement agencies remain unaffected. This is the city that contributes the highest taxes in Pakistan.
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Lahore’s Smog: An Environmental Crisis
Now let’s turn to Lahore, where smog has made life unbearable. Pakistan’s environmental protection agency claims that 30% of the smog in Lahore is due to India, yet they remain disturbingly silent on the remaining 70%.
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Cricket Victory: Pakistan’s Stellar Performance
The players have revitalized the outlook of the national cricket team. In the ODI series against Australia, Pakistan defeated Australia 2-1, reigniting the passion of Pakistani cricket fans. Pakistan’s cricket team has achieved victory on Australian soil for the first time in 22 years.
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Gaza Conflict: Hamas and Israel War
The conflict between Hamas and Israel has left Palestinians, and now Lebanese people, devastated. The role of Muslim countries has been equally distressing.
So far, over 103,000 Palestinians have been martyred in Gaza due to Israeli attacks. Where is the UN, which is quick to issue reports on human rights situations in Pakistan, yet turns a blind eye to this atrocity?
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We hope to bring you good news in next week’s roundup because, after all, the world thrives on hope. For now, writing about such grim realities brings tears to our eyes, and readers in Lahore are likely shedding tears over the smog crisis.
May Allah save Karachi from misfortune, rid Lahore of smog, free Pakistan from incompetent rulers, and grant the world freedom from oppressive leaders. Ameen, O Lord of the Worlds.
Very interesting news
Very informative