Is Earth really getting too hot for people to survive? A scientist explains extreme heat and the role of climate change

Is Earth really getting too hot for people to survive? A scientist explains extreme heat and the role of climate change

Heat waves can get dangerously hot, especially when it’s also humid. gjohnstonphoto/iStock/Getty Images Plus By Scott Denning, Colorado State University Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. My parents said the planet is getting too hot for people to live here. They called it climate change. What does that mean? – […]

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Business / Economics

Saudi Arabia pledges support to Pakistan

The Pakistan foreign office on Monday announced that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have reiterated their dedication to accelerate an investment package worth $5 billion previously discussed. This reaffirmation came one day after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Separately, the Diplomat reports that in the recent discussions, Riyadh might have encouraged Pakistan to regain financial stability by entering into an arrangement with the International […]

April 9, 2024 36

World

Pakistan’s top court addresses the case about military spy agency ISI involvement in judicial decisions

In Pakistan, explosive allegations by some of the country's top judges are being aired on live television. A hearing at the county's highest court is being broadcast across the nation. Several judges have alleged that the country's spy agency used violence to influence judicial decisions. Hira Mustafa has more.

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World

China demands answers from Pakistan about the terror attack on Chinese citizens

China is pressing Pakistan to investigate a terror attack in the nation's northwest that caused the deaths of five Chinese engineers. The US has condemned the bombing and says it stands with Pakistan in what it called "testing times". Hira Mustafa has more.

March 28, 2024 17

World

IMF delegation visits Pakistan for economic reform talks

An International Monetary Fund delegation will review a $3 billion bailout arrangement with Pakistan's new government this week. Islamabad says it wants to negotiate an 'extensive and extended' economic bailout package with the IMF to ensure macroeconomic stability.

March 13, 2024 23

World

Shahbaz Sharif named Pakistan’s new Prime Minister

Pakistan has a new Prime Minister, after last month's election. Lawmakers have chosen Shahbaz Sharif for a second term as the Prime Minister ending political instability in the country. Hira Mustafa has more from Islamabad.

March 4, 2024 6

World

Pakistan’s post-election crisis – how anti-army vote may deliver an unstable government that falls into the military’s hands

Like at this pro-PTI protest, the smoke has yet to clear following Pakistan’s election. M Asim Khan/AFP via Getty Images) Ayesha Jalal, Tufts University Pakistan’s heavily anticipated general election took place on Feb. 8, 2024, with citizens of the South Asian country hoping that it might prove a step toward ending the nation’s political uncertainty. But several days later, it remains unclear what the result of the vote will yield. […]

February 14, 2024 3

World

Pakistan’s political parties in coalition government talks

Pakistan's political parties are continuing attempts to form a coalition government after last week's general election. Bilawal Bhutto, a former Foreign Minister, has called for a central executive meeting of HIS PPP party to plan its next move.

February 12, 2024 23

World

Pakistan blocks internet access on polling day

As Pakistan votes to elect a new government today, internet services have been suspended across the country due to 'heightened security concerns'. Pakistan's poll body claims the Election Commission did not instruct the government to cut off internet services. Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.

February 8, 2024 26

Pakistan

Is Earth really getting too hot for people to survive? A scientist explains extreme heat and the role of climate change

Saudi Arabia pledges support to Pakistan

Pakistan’s top court addresses the case about military spy agency ISI involvement in judicial decisions

China demands answers from Pakistan about the terror attack on Chinese citizens

IMF delegation visits Pakistan for economic reform talks

Shahbaz Sharif named Pakistan’s new Prime Minister

Pakistan’s post-election crisis – how anti-army vote may deliver an unstable government that falls into the military’s hands

Pakistan’s political parties in coalition government talks

Pakistan blocks internet access on polling day

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