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Pakistani Memes that Broke the Internet in 2022 – Trending in Pakistan

Pakistanis are meme champions. No matter how serious or tense a situation is, our memers find a way to make everyone laugh with their tongue-in-cheek humor. This year too was filled with memes –  be it about burning the prohibited drugs, Pakistan getting almost knocked out in T-20, or politics – you are bound to have a laugh about the situation.

It all started with the meme fest Adnan Siddiqui sparked on the internet after posting this selfie of himself from the “destruction ceremony” of drugs organized by Customs Enforcement of Karachi and within minutes, he became an internet sensation.

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The meme fest begins!

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Load shedding in Pakistan is the most common problem. However, seems like people are not worried about it anymore. They are laughing about it instead. Good!

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The famous TV Host Nida Yasir’s memes were still relevant when PM Imran Khan was asked to leave the office in a dramatic turn of events.

Even the No Confidence Motion made us laugh

Buying bread like this?

Remember Shiza and Fizza?

Junaid Akram always makes us laugh, right?

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Last but not the least, Cricket memes

These memes were on top throughout the year, during Asia Cup and ICC T20 World Cup 2022.

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Most Stylish Haircuts for 2022: Trending in Pakistan

2022 was a year for short hair and dramatic cuts. From layers to bangs, we saw it all this year. Here is a round up of the most stylish haircuts slayed by Pakistani women.

Curtain Bangs

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This haircut adds a hint of boldness to one’s personality. Curtain or flirty bangs were the most opted cut by women of all ages. Not only does it cover the face by adding more texture to it, this hair cut also adds a soft touch to the overall look, especially if one has long hair.

Layers, Layers and Layers

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This is the simplest yet stylish haircut on this list. The layers in this cut are a little longer than the flirty bangs, however, it is easier to maintain. Those who opted for it kept your hair natural to add more drama and experiment with new styles. The tip for an amazing layer look is to add as many layers as possible.

Untamed Shag

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Girls who chose the stylish shag did not play around with the texture of their hair and kept it natural. The cut itself looks very untamed and has numerous layers.

Bob Cut

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This cut was basically inspired by Selena Gomez. The classic bob cut portrayed by the Hollywood actor involves cutting hair till the chin to enhance the face features. Sliced Bob also trended in Pakistan where the hair is a bit longer on the front than the back.

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Trending in Pakistan – Fashion Trends for 2022

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Two years have passed since the COVID-19 pandemic and seems like the things are now getting back to normal. Now people have again started dressing up, going out and celebrating different occasions. The fashion trends for 2022 were full of colors, pastel patterns, sequins, and amazing cuts. From the traditional qameez shalwar to ghararas, we saw it all this year.

Colors

The color choices for 2022 were innumerous. In Spring, we mostly saw hues like maroon, mustard, yellow, sunset orange, Kelly green and lime green. There were also dresses made with a combination of light and dark colors with a dash of neutral hues.

Ghararas

2022 was clearly a year of ghararas. Whether it was a bride or a guest at a wedding, both preferred ghararas over shararas with medium length shirt or an angrakha frock. The shirts for ghararas were mostly adorned with zardozi and dabka work while flaunting exceptional cuts.

Floral Patterns

For summer and spring, ladies in Pakistan opted for vibrant colors and pastel prints. For a more casual look, tops of these patterns were worn with jeans, however, printed shalwar qameez remained the most popular trend throughout the year. Women wore it at home, while going to work, offices, universities and even at get togethers.

Casual Suits with Fancy Dupatta

Heavy dupattas have the power to make any ordinary suit extraordinary. In 2022, fancy dupattas were the most favorite trend amongst women with a myriad of choices available in the markets. They were mostly embroidered or made on jacquard. Chickenkari, too, was used along with tissue, organza and net.

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Why Did Stadium 974 Garner So Much Attention at FIFA 2022 Last Night?

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The FIFA World Cup 20222 is going on in full swing in Qatar. No doubt the Qatari government has made incredible arrangements to accommodate players and their fans. Last night, a match was played between Argentina and Poland at Stadium 947. However, the stadium is itself getting a lot of attention, but why?

The China-build Stadium 947 is the topic of discussion these days due to its sustainable and green nature. The stadium is made with 974 shipping containers and is the first one in the history of FIFA to adopt modular construction. The stadium is easy to arrange, dismantle and transport to anywhere where a new set up is required.

The spectacular Stadium 947 is designed by Fenwick Iribarren Architects from Spain and is made by CIMC from China. CIMC is the world’s largest modular construction and container manufacturing company.

It is also note-worthy that some Pakistanis were also involved in the making of this amazing stadium. “I have work in this stadium. Supply some steel,” said Tasawor – a Pakistani worker. He also added, “I know. I have worked in this project.”

This gigantic modular construction has amazed a number of people across the world. It is constructed with pre engineered building units made in factories, which are then carried to the original sites to be assembled to form stadiums.

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Miftah Ismail Admits Pakistan is on Edge of Default

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Pakistan’s former finance minister Miftah Ismail was criticizing the performance of the current government and admitted that Pakistan’s default is now at an alarming level.

Ismail is also part of Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz, which is ruling the federal government in the country. In his articles, he has rejected the claims by the current finance minister Ishaq Dar and has said that Pakistan is on the edge of bankruptcy and the default risk is at an alarming level now. He also said that “Now the government has no room for error.”

He further elaborated that even if we pay off the bonds next month, December, the default risk will still be there. If we do not take any preventive measures now, the government will have no right to criticize PTI or any other party for the consequences.

In his article, Miftah Ismail has explained in detail that there is a huge gap in the exchange rates of interbank and open markets. He blames the devaluation of Pakistani currency for the recent economic crisis in the country.

Considering the current economic situation, Ismail has suggested the government to prioritize national interest by keeping aside all political differences.

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Twitter to Have Gold, Grey, And Blue Ticks

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Elon Musk has announced to launch Gold, Grey and Blue Verification Ticks on Twitter starting Friday next week. He called it a “painful, but necessary” step.

The Twitter CEO further said that verification of all accounts will now be done manually.

Musk said on Twitter, “Gold check for companies, grey check for governments, blue for individuals (celebrities or not). Painful, but necessary.”

He added, “Individuals can have a secondary tiny logo to show they belong to an organization if verified as such by that organization.”

He further said that more explanation about the verified accounts will be revealed next week. Previously, Twitter rolled out its $8 Blue Tick verification plan, but it backfired badly due to a number of increased fake accounts causing damages to the real businesses. The plan is expected to relaunch on the 29th of this month.

In the past, the blue tick was allocated to the genuine accounts of celebrities, politicians, journalists, and other public figures.

Elon Musk has also announced that an “amnesty” will be provided to the suspended Twitter accounts for hate speech, harassment, and misinformation.

He also conducted a poll on Twitter asking his 118 million followers about the reinstatements of accounts that are not against the laws and are not engaged in any egregious spam. 72% voters responded “YES” to this poll.

Reports suggest that all these are money-making strategies because Elon Musk wants to make money from his newly bought venture.

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Pakistan’s Hisham Hadi Wins Asia Cup Youth Scrabble Championship

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Pakistani players are making the country proud with their amazing performances. The country was not yet done with celebrating the great performance of Pakistan Cricket Team in the recent T20 World Cup and now we have another reason to celebrate, thanks to Hisham Hadi.

Hadi has won the Asia Cup Youth Scrabble Championship by defeating his Indian counterpart. The championship was organized in New Delhi, India.

The Pakistani champion was playing against India’s Madhav Gopal Kumath. The two appeared in the final after Hadi successfully reached the final round on day two. It was a three-day event and Hadi’s Day 2 score was 1420, making him eligible to play the final.

Meanwhile, Monis Khan from Pakistan scored 760, another highest in the championship, against his Malaysian counterpart.

In the Asia Cup Youth Scrabble Championship, 60 players from 11 countries participated. Out of these, 6 Pakistani players held the top 10 positions.

The first three positions were secured by Pakistan’s Hisham Hadi, India’s Madhav Gopal Kamath and Pakistan’s Affan Salman respectively. The U-16 title was won by Monis Khan and U-12 title was conferred on Ahmed Salman.

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Pakistan May Face Currency Crisis, Warns Japan’s Nomura Holdings

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Japan’s biggest brokerage and investment bank, Nomura Holdings has warned that Pakistan may face currency crisis soon. According to the economists at Nomura, the seven countries that are at the highest risk of a currency crisis include Romania, Sri Lanka, Egypt, Pakistan, Turkey, the Czech Republic, and Hungary.

An economist from the holding company said, “This is the highest total score since July 1999 and not too far from the peak of 2,692 during the height of the Asian crisis.”

Nomura explains that based on the data, a score of 100 and above indicates that a country is likely to face currency crisis in the next 12 months.

Amongst the seven countries highlighted, Egypt has the lowest score of 165. Egypt’s currency has already devalued twice in 2022 and now it is requesting for an IMF bailout program.

Pakistani currency too has failed to uphold the previous gain in the value of rupee yesterday. It recently fell to 0.17%, standing at Rs. 223.81 against a dollar. This is the lowest in the last six weeks.

Pakistan has been struggling financially and economically since the start of this year. The rupee value was decreasing very fast initially, however, the recent government policies played a major role in controlling it. The situation still does not seem to be under control and the currency is not stable yet.

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Burj Khalifa Lights up to Celebrate Saudi Arabia’s Historic FIFA Victory

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Saudi Arabia beat Argentina in a nail-biting match on 22nd November 2022 played in Qatar. This is a historic win of Saudi Arabia against Argentina with 2-0 goals. To celebrate the win, KSA announced a nation-wide off the next day. This is said to be one of the biggest upsets in the ongoing FIFA World Cup.

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The unexpected victory of Saudi Arabia seems to have united the Arab world once again. Firstly, it was the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad AL Thani who visited the stadium to show support for the Saudi Team. The Emir even held the national flag of Saudi Arabia to express his pleasure.

A fleet of Qatari cars were also seen on the roads of Doha post the win. The cars were honking horns in celebration and were parading the busy roads across the city.

Now UAE has come forward and light up Burj Khalifa to congratulate Saudi Arabia. The Ammar Tower showed the national flag of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

“This is a historic victory for Saudi Arabia and a great victory for all Arabs, “said a young Jordanian boy Ahmed Al-Qasim. He further told AFP at a Doha fan zone. “I may not support the Saudi government’s policies, but I am pleased with this great football victory.”

This FIFA World Cup is getting exciting day by day with the upsets and this one is the best of them all.  This is the biggest triumph of Saudi Arabia in FIFA since the debut in 1994.

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Learn natural ways to stimulate your hair thickness

Whether your hair has been thin since childhood or losing hair for a long time, it’s natural to want to make it grow thicker. After all, long and shiny hair is the best thing to wear.  Though no quick hacks will make your hair grow thicker right away, there are steps you can take that will make your hair healthier and fuller over time.

Putting Balanced Nutrition First

Keeping a healthy, well-balanced diet is one of the smartest ways you can do for your overall well-being. A good diet can also make your skin look healthy and help your hair and nails grow on their own.

Do some self-massage of the scalp

It may sound unbelievable, but scientific studies have shown that massaging the scalp can actually stimulate new hair growth.

Licensed dermatologist Akis Ntonos M.D. says that healthy hair can be generated by massaging the scalp, as this increases blood flow to the area.

Protect your hair from sun

The sun can be damaging to your hair and scalp. The sun’s rays can damage your skin, but new evidence reveals they might also harm your hair and scalp. So, you need to avoid sun rays directly hitting your scalp or head.

Reduce Your Stress Levels

The experience of stress is nothing new, and we have no doubt that you can relate. You might not have known this, but chronic, severe stress can also slow hair growth.

Stress, as explained by Dr. Bhanusali, “may cause long-standing hair loss” since it raises cortisol levels. Traumatic memories and other distressing circumstances have been related to a disorder called telogen effluvium.

Though it’s only a temporary problem, getting your hair back to its full, healthy state can take months or even years. 

Be mindful while using hair styling tools

Styling with heat causes severe damage to hair. Dehydration brought on by excessive heat styling damages the molecular structure,” as stated by Van Clarke. When bonds weaken, hair thinning and loss of hair also occur. If your hair is naturally thin or thinning, you should limit the use of hot tools.

Internet blows up after Messi-Ronaldo poses over a Chessboard in a paid partnership ahead of World Cup 2022

After appearing in a photo shoot together, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo set the internet on fire.

For almost 15 years, these two football giants have set the standard for excellence and elevated the game to new heights.

One of the greatest rivalries in sports history, Messi and Ronaldo have combined for 12 Ballon d’Ors and have pushed each other to the pinnacle of their respective fields.

Fans were astonished to see an image of the two together on Saturday night, despite their relationship being one of mutual respect rather than friendship.

Photograph of Messi and Ronaldo playing chess on a Louis Vuitton suitcase was posted to Instagram by both players.

Both of them captioned the post: “Victory is a State of Mind. A long tradition of crafting trunks photographed by @annieleibovitz for @louisvuitton.”

Within 30 minutes after being posted, the image had amassed over 10 million likes between both postings, making it one of Instagram’s most famous images. The stunning photo and its potential historical significance left fans in awe.

Ronaldo sat next to Messi during the Champions League draw a few years ago and expressed his desire that one day the two would share a meal.

In his explosive interview with Piers Morgan on TalkTV, Ronaldo talked about his relationship and had nothing but good things to say about the 35-year-old.

He said: “He is an amazing player. As a person, we shared the stage for 16 years.  So, I have a great relationship with him. I’m not a friend of his in terms of, what I mean friend is the guy who was with you in your house, speaking on the phone, no, but it’s like a teammate.

“He’s a guy that I really respect the way he always speaks about me. What am I going to say about Messi? A great guy who does great things for football.”

Ronaldo also made a joke about how many jerseys would be sold if the two of them ever played on the same team.

Jugnu Pro – A One-Stop Procurement Solution in Pakistan Launched

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Jugnu is a Pakistani B2B startup engaged in e-commerce. Recently, Jugnu has launched a new procurement solution for the industry named Jugnu Pro. The revolutionary product will change the way people buy things as it reduces supply chain inefficiencies faced by the businesses.

Jugnu Pro will be equally useful for the industries, offices, educational institutions, hospitals, and restaurants. Currently, the procurement of supplies like stationary, commodities, beverages and cleaning items at these places is done via various channels like wholesale warehouses and individual distributors and suppliers for different brands. This gives rise to many challenges including pricing, delivery timings, availability of products and transparency. With Jugnu Pro, all these issues will be resolved in no time.

Umair Hamdani, Head of Institutional Sales at Jugni says, “Corporate and Institutional procurement teams always struggle when it comes to handling multiple suppliers, numerous quotations, keeping up with compliance, maintaining payment records etc. We identified this problem and solving it through technology and innovation, acting as procurement consultants, offering a wide range of products across categories on the platform of Jugnu Pro.”

Sharoon Saleem, CEO and Co-Founder Jugnu says, “It is our mission to empower small and medium businesses – businesses of these size and scale are one of the most overlooked segments from procurement sourcing point of view. We have built significant tech powered supply chain capability in the last 2 years to leverage for servicing this segment.”

Jugnu Pro is aimed at facilitating businesses with procurement of things with better planning and forecasting.

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With Pakistan’s runner-up finish at the T20 World Cup 2022, the PCB will receive $800,000 (PKR 17.75 Crore)

The winning team of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022, with the final held on November 13 in Melbourne, will receive a $1.6 million prize, as announced by the International Cricket Council (ICC). Pakistan and England faced off in the championship match. England triumphed, while Pakistan placed second.

Pakistan was almost able to win a second championship, but they realize they need additional batsmen to support No. 6, Shadab Khan. Even though they lost their first two games of the competition, the fact that they still managed to come this far is impressive. But Pakistan’s bowling attack makes them difficult to ignore. Though they only had 137 runs to defend against what could have been a formidable batting line-up, Pakistan’s pacers put up a valiant effort to push the 2022 T20 World Cup final to the very last over. They battled bravely for a low score, and you should never underestimate their bowling because of the variety of problems it causes for batters (pace, bounce, height, movement, etc.). 

With a total prize pool of $5.6 million, the runner-up will get $800,000, and the losers of the semi-finals will each get $400,000. The 45-match tournament started on October 16 and was played in seven places in Australia. Each of the eight teams that were eliminated in the Super 12 stage will receive $70,000, and a victory in any of the 30 games in that round will be worth $40,000. This is the same payout structure as the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021. If a team won all 12 of its opening-round games, it will receive $40,000 ($480, 000 total). Every one of the four teams that were eliminated in the opening round will receive $40,000.

Lieutenant General Asim Munir – Technically the Most Senior Candidate for the Next COAS of Pakistan

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Pakistan’s Army Chief General Bajwa is going to retire in a few days and there are speculations that Lt General Asim Munir is going to be the next COAS. He is technically the most senior general who is running for this position. However, he is set to retire in a few days too.

According to Dawn, Prime Minister Pakistan Shahbaz Sharif has the authority to elevate Lt General Asim Munir to a four-star general before he officially retires. This may add three more years to his career in the army.

Lt General Asim Munir has previously served as the Director General Military Intelligence (MI) and Director General Inter Services Intelligence (ISI).  

Besides, Lt General Asim Munir, there are five or six eligible candidates for the position of Army Chief. According to the sources, all of them are professional and can resume the role of the COAS.

According to the sources by Dawn, “All of them can operationally run the army. The bigger job is getting the institution out of this quagmire.”

The other two potential candidates running for this position are Lt Gen Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Commander 10 Corps and General Azhar Abbas.

An insider has told Dawn that, “Mian sahib feels it should be the senior-most man, but the other side has a different point of view.”

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Who is involved in the Murder of Arshad Sharif? Rana Sanaullah disclosed

Khurram and his brother Waqar, Arshad Sharif’s hosts in Kenya, allegedly arranged his assassination with the assistance of the local police, claims Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah.

The federal minister described Sharif’s death as a “target execution” and asserted that “mistaken identity” was not the cause of it while speaking on the Geo News show “Geo Pakistan.” Sanaullah attempted to present a different picture while claiming that the Ahmad brothers assassinated Sharif alongside the Kenyan police. He claimed that “none of the brothers are even granting access to the data on their cell phone.”

“This is a collaborative conspiracy of Waqar, Khurram, and 5 Kenyan police personnel,” the federal minister declared. It’s significant to mention that Khurram was the driver who was there when Sharif was shot, yet he was uninjured and did not sustain any injuries from armed gunmen. 

According to the interior minister, Waqar sponsored Sharif to go from Dubai to Kenya, where he was lodging at Waqar’s apartment. “We have the record of everything,” the minister said, referring to Sharif’s visit to Waqar’s house and his overnight stay as a guest. He also explained that Waqar is not identified in the case since the committee has not yet arrived on the scene to inquire into these aspects.

He went on to add that those who shot the journalist knew exactly who they were blasting away. He claimed that they were aware of Sharif’s seating position. “We have proof that those who drove Sharif to flee the country did so. While some claim Sharif departed because of the conditions in the country, others claim that they called him and asked him to go. But Arshad Sharif didn’t want to go abroad,” he said.

JS Bank purchases a further 7.7% shares in BankIslami

JS Bank expanded its shareholding in BankIslami by 7.7% by purchasing 86.3 million ordinary shares from its sponsor Emirates NBD Bank PJSC. 

According to a stock filing made to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), “JS Bank Ltd. has acquired 86,316,964 ordinary shares (representing 7.79 percent of the assets) of BankIslami Pakistan Ltd. from Emirates NBD Bank PJSC in compliance with the clearance granted by State Bank of Pakistan”.

Already, JS Bank and BankIslami have been affiliated businesses for so long. The parent company of JS Bank, Jahangir Siddiqui and Company Ltd, already owned 235 million shares of BankIslami or 21.26 percent of the company.

According to the website, Emirates NBD Bank PJSC once controlled 144 million shares or 13% of BankIslami. Other shareholders include the Randeree Family, who own 14.25 percent of the company, and Ali Hussain and SAJ Capital Management Ltd., who hold 24.37 percent of the shares.

For the first nine months of 2022, the bank declared revenue of Rs. 2.85 billion, which is 53.7% more than the profitability ratio for the same time in 2021. The bank’s deposits increased to Rs. 388.1 billion, a growth of 25.5 percent since September 2021 and 12.6 percent throughout the first nine months of 2022. JS Bank’s increased shareholding of BankIslami shares will also signify its expected future profitability.

According to today’s business filing on PSX, JS Bank Limited purchased 86.32 shares of BankIslami Pakistan Limited (PSX: BIPL) from Emirates NBD Bank PSJC on Friday.

On November 11, 2022, Emirates NBD Bank PJSC sold 86,316,954 ordinary shares to JS Bank Limited, representing 7.79 percent of BankIslami Pakistan Limited’s paid-up capital.

Telenor Pakistan is Winding Up Business in Pakistan

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There were rumors circulating about Telenor winding up its business in Pakistan, however, seems like these are not just the rumors. Lately, Telenor is actually looking for a buyer who can buy their $1 billion worth of business, Bloomberg has reported earlier this week.

According to the sources by Bloomberg, The Norwegian telecom service provider is set to invite bidders, in November, in collaboration with the Citigroup.

While Telenor Pakistan has been looking for a potential buyer for a while now, it seems like finding a viable deal that pleases the stakeholders is a bit challenging for the tech giant.

Initially, it was reported that PTCL was in talks with Telenor Pakistan, however, we are still waiting for the outcome of those talks. Bloomberg has also reported that serious development took place and now the contract is in its final stages.

Lately, a senior official from the Telenor Group has confirmed that they are looking forward to realigning their Asian operations.

Due to the recent global financial crunch and the worsen economic situation in Pakistan, many businesses find it difficult to survive. Therefore, they are either shutting down permanently or selling off their operations to someone else.

We are eagerly waiting for both the parties to affirm the news.

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World Population to Hit 8 billion in November

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The population of the world is increasing day by day. It is anticipated that by mid-November, this number is likely to hit Eight Billion. It is also estimated that by 2023 India will become the most populated country globally, leaving behind China, as reported by the World Population Prospectus 2022.

The United States Secretary General Antonio Guterres says, “This year’s World Population Day falls during a milestone year, when we anticipate the birth of the Earth’s eight billionth inhabitant. This is an occasion to celebrate our diversity, recognize our common humanity, and marvel at advancements in health that have extended lifespans and dramatically reduced maternal and child mortality rates.” He added, “At the same time, it is a reminder of our shared responsibility to care for our planet and a moment to reflect on where we still fall short of our commitments to one another.”

However, the percentage of increase in the global population has significantly dropped since 1950 and in 2020, it fell below 1%.

Considering the given stats by the United Nations, it is easily predictable that by 2030, the global population will hit 8.5 billion and by 2050, it would be nearly 9.7 billion.

Similarly, if the trend continues, it is expected that the population of the world will become around 10.4 billion by 2080 and it will be the same till 2100.

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AB De Villiers Wants to See Pakistan and India in T20 World Cup

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The South African legend has expressed his wish to see Pakistan and India competing for the trophy of T20 World Cup this year in Australia. He calls it a “fantasy final” and anticipates a mouth-watering clash between the two teams.

It all started with a Twitter poll he posted on his timeline “Pakistan/India final?” AB De Villiers says that almost 70% people who participated in this poll want to see the two rivals clash again at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The poll has received 640,226 votes in the last 22 hours.

The former South African captain said that New Zealand and England are two amazing teams with a great line up and in good form. He further called it “two epic semi-final clashes.”

The Super 12 phase of the T20 World Cup is now over with Pakistan, India, New Zealand and England confirming their spots in the semi-finals, starting from tomorrow.

In the first semi-final, happening on 9th November, Green Shirts will face Black Caps at the Sydney Cricket Ground while India will play against England at Adelaide Oval on the 10th of this month.

It is worth mentioning that whenever Pakistan and India come together against each other on the cricket ground, the match receives a lot of attention with both the team supporters’ cheering for their team’s win. The last team both Pakistan and India faced each other was on 23rd October at Melbourne Cricket Ground where India won in a thrilling manner.

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Shortage Of Food Feared in the Twin Cities, Says President All Pakistan Traders Association

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After Chairman Pakistan Tehreek e Insaaf (PTI), Imran Khan, was attacked last week, protests broke out in different parts of Pakistan including Sindh, Punjab and KP.  Now the recent update is that business operations have been suspended on the main Grand Trunk (GT) road. The road blockage is causing a lot of hinderances for the commuters and businessmen hence disturbing the movement to and from the city.

According to the media reports, transporters are also not taking any risks to commute through GT Road amidst the protests. It is anticipated that all this chaos is likely to cause shortage of food and daily essentials in the twin cities.

Meanwhile, Rawalpindi Railway Station has become crowded with courier packages and commuters. To make the situation even worse, major bus stations throughout Rawalpindi and Islamabad including Hamrahi, Faizabad, Peshawar Mor, Soan, Pirwdahi and 26 Number too have suspended their operations on the GT Road and adjoining areas.

Additionally, the intercity movement of traffic has also been disturbed due to the ongoing protests. Reports of volatile law and order situation in different areas of these cities are also taking rounds.

Considering the current situation, President All Pakistan Traders Association, Sharjeel Mir, has hinted toward a shortage of food and supplies in the twin cities. He has also asked the residents to prepare themselves for the worst. Mir has also predicted an increase in inflation due to the affected business activities.

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