One early estimate by the AccuWeather forecasting service already pegs the damage at more than $ 50 billion. Although the severity of such disasters is likely to keep growing, the downward pressure they put on home prices is only slowly dawning on Americans. Dry land, high winds, and water shortages have consistently loomed over California. […]
“This program builds on the ongoing ADB-funded program for strengthening and expanding social protection systems in Pakistan through the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP),” a press statement issued by the Economic Affairs Division read. The agreement was signed by Secretary of Economic Affairs Dr Kazim Niaz and ADB Country Director Emma Fan. Speaking on the […]
Syrian rebels captured Aleppo last week in an attack initiated by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham. Formerly known as the Nusra Front, it was al Qaeda’s official wing in Syria until breaking ties in 2016. It is sanctioned by the UN Security Council. Deputy US Ambassador to the UN Robert Wood called for a de-escalation of the […]
The city remains the most polluted in the world according to the air quality index (AQI) causing breathing problems for citizens. Indian capital city New Delhi has been the second most polluted city in the world with 428 AQI readings. Punjab government yesterday announced the closure of schools up to the higher secondary level in […]
