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Gallup Survey Reveals Marriage Trends in Pakistan

2Sep

By Tahreem Akram1 Comment

Latest, Pakistan

Gallup Survey Reveals Marriage Trends in Pakistan

A recent Gallup Pakistan survey, conducted from June 28 to July 10, 2024, sheds light on marriage trends in Pakistan. According to the survey, a significant majority of Pakistanis are married, with 80% of respondents indicating they are in a marital union, while 20% are unmarried. The survey results show that married individuals are often women, reside in rural areas, and are over 50 years old. Specifically, 83% of people in rural areas are married, compared to 75% in urban areas. Additionally, women are 12% more likely to be married than men. When breaking down the results by age groups: 56% of people aged 30 or younger are married, while 44% are unmarried. Among those aged 30 to 50, 91% are married, with only 9% unmarried. For individuals over 50 years old, a high 96% ar...

Countries Where Elon Musk’s X Social Network Is Banned

1Sep

By Tahreem Akram1 Comment

Global, Latest, Sci-Tech

Countries Where Elon Musk’s X Social Network Is Banned

Brazil Joins Growing List of Nations Restricting X PARIS: Brazil has recently implemented a ban on X, the social networking site formerly known as Twitter. This move places Brazil among a select group of countries that have restricted or banned X, mostly under authoritarian regimes. In addition to permanent bans, some countries have temporarily blocked access to X, particularly during political upheavals. Notable instances include: Egypt (2011): During the Arab Spring, Egypt temporarily restricted X as political unrest unfolded. Turkey (2014, 2023): Turkey has periodically blocked X in response to political events. Uzbekistan (2021): The country restricted access to X around its presidential election. Here’s a look at other countries where X is banned: China: Beiji...

94% of Pakistanis Struggle with Basic Living Costs: Survey Reveals

31Aug

By Tahreem Akram1 Comment

Latest, Pakistan

94% of Pakistanis Struggle with Basic Living Costs: Survey Reveals

A recent survey by the international research institute IPSOS reveals alarming concerns about Pakistanis current situation. The survey, part of the ongoing Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) in Pakistan, shows that only one in ten Pakistanis believe the country is heading in the right direction. This result highlights growing unease among the population about the nation’s future. The survey found that just 11% of Pakistanis think the country’s conditions are improving. People in rural areas seem slightly more hopeful, with 12% believing in a positive change, compared to only 8% of urban dwellers. However, optimism has decreased compared to last year, when 18% of citizens were hopeful. This drop reflects a rising sense of pessimism about the country’s direction. Key concerns dominate th...

Slow Internet to Continue Disrupting Pakistan for Weeks

27Aug

By Tahreem AkramNo Comments

Latest, Pakistan

Slow Internet to Continue Disrupting Pakistan for Weeks

Pakistan’s internet users will keep facing slow speeds and service interruptions, despite the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority's (PTA) deadline for fixing the issue. The country is nearing its 21st day of slow internet, and officials now say full restoration will take longer than expected. The PTA has identified faulty submarine cables as the main cause of the problem. Out of the seven submarine cables serving Pakistan, two are currently malfunctioning. These are the AAE-1 and SMW4 cables. The PTA is working to fix these issues. They expect the re-routing of the AAE-1 cable will complete in the next day or two. This should lead to some improvement in internet speeds. However, repairing the SMW4 cable will take a few more weeks. This means that while there may be some progress so...

Traders to Hold Nationwide Strike on August 28

27Aug

By Tahreem Akram2 Comments

Business, Pakistan

Traders to Hold Nationwide Strike on August 28

Traders across Pakistan will hold a nationwide shutterdown strike on August 28, responding to the government’s refusal to withdraw the controversial Tajir Dost Scheme. Kashif Chaudhry, President of the Traders Association, announced the strike after the government failed to address key concerns. Chaudhry revealed that the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has been in regular contact, but after two months of unproductive talks, he stated, “We will no longer continue negotiations without concrete action.” The strike targets the government’s decision to maintain the Tajir Dost Scheme and its unwillingness to revise agreements with Independent Power Producers (IPPs). Chaudhry emphasized that traders will not deposit advance tax under the scheme until the government abolishes it. He also wa...