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Express Tribune
a day ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
No power can detach Balochistan from Pakistan: DG ISPR
Listen to article Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry reaffirmed that Balochistan is an integral part of Pakistan and that no power can detach it from the country. 'Balochistan is part of Pakistan and will always remain so,' he declared, adding, 'No one can separate it.' Addressing educators during the Hilal Talks 2025 programme organised by the military's media wing on Monday, the DG ISPR dismissed the narrative of Balochistan's separatism as baseless, asserting that the province is deeply integrated into Pakistan's economy and society. 'The propaganda that Balochistan can be separated is unfounded,' he said. 'Baloch, Sindhi, Pashtun, Punjabi, Kashmiri, and Balti – we are all brothers and united. No one can divide us,' he affirmed. The military spokesperson warned that India and its proxies pose a grave threat to regional peace, providing full financial support from New Delhi to the banned Balochistan Liberation Army, locally referred to as 'Fitna al-Hindustan'. 'There is no idea or ideology behind the terrorism in Balochistan – it is entirely India-sponsored.' He added that India alone bears responsibility for the destabilisation across the region. He also highlighted the enduring bond between the people and the armed forces, calling it a 'timeless relationship of love.'
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Kareena Kapoor Khan reveals husband Saif Ali Khan's current ‘obsession', calls THIS the happiest part of their house
If there's one thing that Bollywood's OG diva Kareena Kapoor Khan is passionate about, apart from her acting career and the craft of performing, it is food. The actor is a self-proclaimed foodie, like most of the Kapoor clan. So much so that a show has been made on Kareena, her family and their love for food which will soon arrive on the digital platform. Lucky for Kareena, she is married to Saif Ali Khan who, according to his wife, is the best cook in their family. Well, in a recent interview, Bebo revealed that the brick-stoned kitchen of their luxurious Bandra apartment is the 'happiest part of their house'. A post shared by Kareena Kapoor Khan (@kareenakapoorkhan) In a chat with The Nod, Kareena Kapoor Khan opened up about her love for food and her husband Saif Ali Khan's current obsession. Bebo shared, 'We love cooking together as a family. Saif, the kids (Taimur Ali Khan and Jehangir Ali Khan aka Jeh), me—we're all in the kitchen.' Kareena went on to reveal, 'Saif is obsessed with Kerala cuisine. He's always trying out new recipes—idiyappams, coconut-based stews, everything. Me? I need my one proper Indian meal a day. Non-negotiable.' Kareena has time and again shared how khichdi is her comfort food. But another favourite on her list is her mother Babita Kapoor's Sindhi curry and aloo tuk. Meanwhile, for her cheat days, Bebo enjoys devouring pizza and we have witnessed proof of the same on social media several times. Well, on the work front, Kareena shined on the silver screen twice last year with Crew, alongside Tabu and Kriti Sanon, and Rohit Shetty's Singham Again, the latest instalment of his cop universe. Up next, Kareena is joining forces with filmmaker Meghna Gulzar for her next film Daayra. The gritty crime drama will also star Malayalam actor Prithviraj Sukumaran.
Express Tribune
2 days ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Home-based women workers' rights ignored
Although the Sindh government has legislated a law to grant and protect rights of the women home based workers, a lack of implementation on the law continues to deny rights to these workers. A consultation meeting , organized in Sukkur by the Sindh Human Rights Commission (SHRC) and Bhittai Social Watch and Advocacy (BSWA) on Saturday night, shed light over the issue, identifying bottlenecks and suggesting solutions. The Sindh Home-Based Workers Act was legislated in 2018 to safeguard rights of the home based workers. Tens of thousands of women work in the province in the informal sectors like creating embroidery, crafting multi-coloured tapestry quilts called rilli in Sindhi language, date leaves and wheat straw, besides a range of other items. "The Act is a pioneering law in South Asia," observed Abdullah Dayo, Program Advisor at Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES). "We must now focus on implementing its rules to transform legal recognition into the real-world protections for women workers." Additional Inspector General of Police Gender and Human Rights Shahla Qureshi acknowledged the law's significance, underlining the need to integrate gender protection, coordination with anti-GBV services and proactive roles by police in facilitating survivors' access to support services without procedural delays. SSP informed about the role of Anti-Rape Crisis Cells (ARCCs) and the Gender Desks in assisting women workers. She encouraged greater coordination between police, SHRC, and CSOs for survivor-centered responses.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Pakistan will be hit hard by Indus water pause, especially in politically important Punjab: Prof Anjal Prakash
Prof Anjal Prakash Water is in the headlines again, not just as a resource but as a strategic asset. Prof Anjal Prakash, research director at the Bharti Institute of Public Policy, ISB, has closely studied these issues and been lead author on multiple IPCC reports. In an interview with Sunday Times, he discusses the use of water as a weapon, impact of melting glaciers , and how to cut annual flood risks in Indian cities In the past, you've advocated for water to be deployed as a bridge, not a weapon. What is your view on the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) pause? On the contrary, I wrote about water to be used as a weapon way back in 2023 when India sought its revision on the basis of new realities of the Indus Basin. The IWT is one of the most unfair treaties India has signed with around 80% of the flow of the river going to Pakistan. In the past, I did advocate for the IWT to be a bridge for peace but looking at recent developments: water should be used as a strategic weapon in our national interest. Suspending it will have severe short and long-term ramifications for Pakistan's economy. A major proportion of Pakistan's Punjabi and Sindhi farmers depend on Indus for irrigation, and agriculture contributes to around one-fourth of the country's GDP. Blocking its flow will help counter its Punjab-based politics that wields terrorism as a strategic weapon against India. India might experience some international criticism and strained relations with nations such as China, but it has a logic for keeping it in abeyance as the upper riparian country. Simultaneously, India should maximise water utilisation for development, particularly in J&K and downstream states. This includes infrastructure projects to divert Indus Basin river water for irrigation, hydropower, and other uses. Building canals and storage enhances water security and boosts regional economies. However, it is important that projects don't disturb the fragile ecosystem of the Himalayas. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 40대 이상이고 PC가 있으세요? 그럼 이 게임을 정말 좋아하실 거예요! Sea of Conquest 플레이하기 Undo In addition to the political pressures exerted on the Indus river basin are the slow-unfolding environmental forces acting on it from melting glaciers. How does water variability affect the Indus Basin? Melting glaciers in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) significantly affect the Indus Basin's water variability. In fact, amongst the three major rivers that feed south Asia — Indus, Ganga and Brahmaputra — Indus relies very heavily on the glaciers for its base water flow. Due to climate change, the increased meltwater leads to higher river flows, potentially causing floods and erosion. However, as glaciers shrink, this eventually leads to reduced water availability, especially during dry seasons. This variability impacts agriculture, water supply, hydropower generation and ecosystems. Mitigating the adverse effects of glacial melt on the Indus Basin is essential. Nepal recently held a funeral for a dying glacier. How effective are such events in galvanising climate action? Ice funerals, like the one for Yala, do capture public attention through emotional storytelling and visual representation of loss, making the abstract concept of climate change more relatable and immediate. However, their long-term impact on galvanising climate action is debatable. To be truly effective, these events need to be coupled with clear calls to action, such as supporting specific policies, reducing carbon emissions, or promoting sustainable practices. Without that, the potential for meaningful change could be lost. An increase in heavy rainfall days, coupled with poor urban planning, leads to flooding in cities like Mumbai, Bengaluru and Delhi every year. Describe three policies you would frame to mitigate this annual occurrence. A multi-pronged policy approach is crucial. First, prioritise integrated urban watershed management, mandating holistic planning that preserves natural drainage, creates retention ponds, and implements permeable pavements to enhance water infiltration and reduce runoff. Second, enforce stringent zoning regulations that restrict construction in floodplains and ecologically sensitive zones. Building codes must prioritise flood resilience through elevated foundations and water-resistant materials. Third, invest in advanced drainage infrastructure, upgrading existing systems, incorporating real-time monitoring and early warning systems, and implementing nature-based solutions like urban forests to enhance water absorption. These policies, implemented in tandem, will significantly reduce urban flood risks. Unfortunately, these are known facts, and I am not stating anything new. What we need is a political force to get this knowledge into action. The Aravallis are in the process of being formally defined. One of the parameters proposed by the Haryana govt is that only hills with a relative height of 100m be classified as part of the range. Why is this problematic? The Haryana proposal could lead to a significant underestimation of the range's actual extent. This arbitrary height limit disregards the geological continuity and ecological importance of lower-lying features that are integral to the Aravali ecosystem. Many crucial habitats and recharge zones may be excluded, fragmenting the range and weakening its overall resilience. Properly defining, mapping, and measuring natural systems like the Aravallis is vital for several reasons. Accurate demarcation enables effective conservation strategies, preventing encroachment and unregulated development. It also leads to informed land-use planning, ensuring that economic activities align with environmental protection, and allows for better monitoring of ecological changes, like erosion or deforestation, and supports efforts to mitigate their impacts. Ultimately, this comprehensive approach is essential for preserving biodiversity, maintaining ecosystem services, and promoting sustainable development.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
'Crazy rich Indians': 400-baraatis bring Wall Street to a banging halt in viral wedding celebration
Wall Street underwent a full-on desi takeover as Bollywood and EDM blasted through the Financial District, being played exclusively for the party of 400-baraatis, in a wedding that has been all over the internet. Needless to say, there are those OBSESSED with the cultural impact of something like this, and then there are those who see it as a recurring pattern of 'embarrassment'. But one thing loud and clear was some chest-thumping pride over an Indian wedding party LITERALLY bringing Wall Street to a halt. Reactions capturing the sentiment read: "Here for this energy. Here for this representation 💯🔥", "Radhika and Anant core 😍 same dance", "Who are Punjabis or Sindhi? Ahem I have said it with all due respect 🔥🙌", "Just wow so happy for them . We have the right too to own that street in our own ways 😜", "Indians have all the money 🤑 anywhere and everywhere 👏 loving this" and our personal favourite — "CRAZZYYYY RICH INDIANS". A post shared by Devarshi Shah (@devarshishah7) Some naysayers however had pretty strong reservations about the inconvenience such 'behaviour' was causing others. Top picks from the judgy lot of comments read: "Anyone else find this embarrassing?", "This is so cringe! Wear Sabya or whatever. It's cringe AF", "Tackystan" and "How was this even allowed??🤔". Whichever side of the debate you're on, we can't discuss a wedding without some intel on the bride and groom. This was the baraat of Varun Navani, CEO of enterprise AI platform Rolai, marrying Amanda Soll, a director of legal compliance and risk management, as articulated on their LinkedIn profiles. Now for the next pressing question on everyone's minds — what did it take to be able to shut down Wall Street like true and blue royalty? A lot of bank is the answer. As per city records viewed by The Post, the Boston couple filed 28 permits, paying between $25,000 to $66,000 per location in order to shut down the Financial District for their procession. Now while it was of course Varun and Amanda's big moment, another key player in the clips going viral wasd isc jockey DJ AJ, leading the party of 400 through Wall Street. In a byte to Elle, he shared, "The energy was electric, so was the vibe. Guests, passers-by and locals stopped to watch, dance, and celebrate alongside us. It was a full-on cultural takeover of one of the world's busiest financial hubs". A post shared by DJ AJ (@djajmumbai) Love it or hate it, a spectacle with this kind of impact, cannot be ignored!
