Humanity
Tapping Balochistan’s livestock potential to boost Pakistan’s economy
Livestock has the potential to significantly boost Pakistan's economy, providing both economic growth and food security for the country. The livestock sector is an important source of income and employment for many rural households in Pakistan. It also accounts for a significant share of the country's agricultural GDP, and is a major source of foreign exchange through exports of livestock and livestock products.
By Naveed Jamal3 years ago in Confessions
How a Canadian Mining Giant Undermined the Law in the DRC
The multibillion-dollar Canadian mining company Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. and its American-born founder Robert Friedland say they are on the cusp of industrial glory in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).1 2 3 4 5 Twenty-five years ago, Friedland’s company braved the uncertainties of civil war and the impending fall of a dictatorship to place a high-stakes bet on mineral exploration in the Central African Copperbelt. Now, after years of grit and tenacity, it boasts of a rare and prized asset—Africa’s largest-ever copper discovery, a project poised to become the world’s third-largest copper producer by 2024 and the second largest thereafter, with the highest grades of ore in the world.6 7 The passage of time has also delivered good fortune as Ivanhoe brings its product to market in a changing world: the transition away from the fossil fuel era and the enormous demand for renewable energy infrastructure it entails are due to send demand for copper skyrocketing.8
By Naveed Jamal3 years ago in Confessions
BREAKING: EU Sanctions Goetz for Illicit Gold Trade
Gold has been a valuable commodity throughout human history, with civilizations dating back to ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome valuing the precious metal for its beauty, rarity, and ability to be shaped into intricate designs. In the Middle Ages, gold was used as a means of currency and trade, with merchants and traders traveling long distances to exchange gold for goods and services.
By Naveed Jamal3 years ago in Confessions
6 Signs You're Doing Better than You Think
If you're anything like me, you're your own worst critic. You beat yourself up for every little mistake and feel like you're never good enough. But the truth is, we are often our own harshest critics, and we're not always seeing the whole picture.
By Rick Martinez3 years ago in Confessions
Greek general election in the first half of 2023: PM
A General Election is a process by which citizens of a country vote to select their representatives in the government. These representatives, also known as Members of Parliament (MPs), then form the government and make decisions on behalf of the citizens. General elections are usually held every few years, and the exact duration of the term of office for MPs may vary depending on the country.
By Naveed Jamal3 years ago in Confessions
Intel Quietly Resumes Russia Support, Unblocks Software Downloads (Updated with Microsoft Comment
Intel, one of the world's largest technology companies, has quietly resumed support for Russia and unblocked software downloads for Russian customers. This move comes after a period of tension between the United States and Russia, during which many American companies, including Intel, had suspended or limited their operations in the country.
By Naveed Jamal3 years ago in Confessions
Mainly cold, dry weather expected in most parts of country: PMD
Cold and dry weather is expected to prevail in most parts of the country over the next few days. This is due to a high-pressure system that has settled over the region, bringing with it clear skies and low humidity.
By Naveed Jamal3 years ago in Confessions
ExplainSpeaking | Inflation moderating, but the big worry this year is growth: Here’s why
Inflation moderating, but the big worry this year is growth: Here’s why Inflation, or the rate at which prices of goods and services increase over time, has been a concern for many countries in recent years. However, there are indications that inflation is moderating in many parts of the world. This is welcome news for consumers, as well as for policymakers who have been struggling to keep inflation under control.
By Naveed Jamal3 years ago in Confessions
UAE pledges to invest $30 billion in South Korea, president's office says
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced plans to invest $30 billion in South Korea over the next five years. The announcement was made during a visit by South Korean President Moon Jae-in to the UAE, where he met with the country's leaders to discuss ways to strengthen economic ties between the two nations.
By Naveed Jamal3 years ago in Confessions
Israelis rally in three cities against Netanyahu legal reforms
TEL AVIV: Tens of thousands of Israelis demonstrated in three major cities on Saturday against Prime Minister Benjamin Nethanyahu's judicial reform plans, with organisers accusing him of undermining democratic rule weeks after his reelection.
By Naveed Jamal3 years ago in Confessions
Set Boundaries and Be Rich
How would you like to be greater powerful and efficient, and to have humans take you more severely when you ask for something to be done? How would you like to introduce an worker or helper to a set of tasks, and have them take accountability for getting it done? What would be distinctive in your existence if that which you asked of others was universal and acted upon until fulfilled? Does all this sound too top to be true?
By mukesh jaiswar3 years ago in Confessions
