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Pakistan’s travel and tourism industry is on track for massive expansion, with projections indicating it could generate over $4 billion in revenue by 2025. A rapidly developing infrastructure, increasing domestic travel, and enhanced digital engagement are fueling this unprecedented growth. Travel Sector Growth Expected to Hit $5.53 Billion by 2029 A recent report from Statista highlights that Pakistan’s travel and tourism sector is expected to grow at an annual rate of 6.75% from 2025 to 2029. By the end of this period, the industry could reach a market value of $5.53 billion, driven by both local and international tourists eager…

The Nigerian Senate has defended its decision to suspend Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan before the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), clarifying that her suspension was due to gross misconduct rather than allegations of sexual harassment. The clarification follows claims made by Akpoti-Uduaghan at a United Nations event, where she alleged that her suspension stemmed from her accusations of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Senate’s Response to IPU and UN Allegations Speaking before the IPU on Wednesday, Kafilat Ogbara, Chairperson of the House Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development, refuted Akpoti-Uduaghan’s statements. Ogbara stated that the National Assembly had mandated her…

Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey are stepping into a new chapter of their lives—parenthood! The 32-year-old model and former Miss Universe revealed on March 10 that she is expecting her first child with her husband, NFL star Christian McCaffrey. She shared the heartwarming news on Instagram with the caption, “Next chapter, motherhood,” alongside two elegant black-and-white photos of her cradling her baby bump. The couple also celebrated the milestone with a stunning maternity shoot, walking hand-in-hand through a picturesque field. A Love Story Leading to Parenthood Culpo and McCaffrey’s relationship has been one to watch. The couple got engaged in…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has provided new details about a second cluster of Ebola Sudan cases in Uganda, raising concerns over undetected transmission. In its March 8 update, WHO confirmed three new cases and two probable cases linked to a four-year-old child who died from the virus on February 25. Authorities have intensified surveillance efforts as the outbreak spreads across multiple districts. Ebola Cluster Linked to a Child’s Death All five cases in the second cluster are connected to the deceased child, identified as the tenth confirmed case. The WHO’s African regional office reported that the child’s mother had…

Dorset MPs have raised concerns over foreign money influencing UK politics, particularly regarding donations from overseas investors like Elon Musk. The debate, which took place in Parliament, highlighted the potential risks of external financial influence on democratic processes and political party funding. Calls for Stricter Regulations on Foreign Donations Bournemouth East MP Tom Hayes emphasized the need for tighter controls, stating, “Foreign money has no role in our democracy.” He advocated for strengthening the Electoral Commission’s authority, including increasing its fining powers to deter violations. Hayes expressed specific concerns about influential figures like Musk potentially channeling money into UK politics.…

The UK’s buffer zone laws around abortion clinics have sparked global debate, with critics calling them an attack on free speech and religious freedom. The controversy resurfaced when U.S. Vice President JD Vance highlighted the case of British Army veteran Adam Smith-Connor during his speech at the Munich Security Conference on February 14. Vance stated, “A little over two years ago, the British government charged Adam Smith-Connor, a 51-year-old physiotherapist and an army veteran, with the crime of standing 50 meters from an abortion clinic and silently praying for three minutes—not obstructing anyone, not interacting with anyone, just silently praying…

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the European Union (EU) will convene a Ministerial Partnership Dialogue on March 15, 2025, in Harare, Zimbabwe. This crucial meeting aims to enhance cooperation between the two regional entities, focusing on peace and security, sustainable development, climate change, trade, and investment. Strengthening Regional and International Collaboration The dialogue will be co-chaired by Zimbabwe’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Honourable Professor Amon Murwira, who currently leads the SADC Council of Ministers, alongside Poland’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Honourable Radosław Sikorski. Minister Sikorski will represent the High Representative of the EU for Foreign…

Nagasaki University in southwestern Japan, in collaboration with a local systems development company, has launched an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) program designed to train medical students through virtual patient interactions. This innovative approach aims to enhance medical education, particularly in regions facing population decline and a shortage of simulated patients. AI-Powered Virtual Patients Revolutionize Medical Training Medical students often rely on simulated patients—actors trained to mimic real symptoms—to develop essential diagnostic and communication skills. However, regional universities have struggled to secure these actors, leading to gaps in training. To address this issue, Nagasaki University has developed an AI-driven system that…

Uganda is grappling with its eighth outbreak of the Sudan virus disease (SUDV), with health officials confirming a case fatality rate of 29%. Since the outbreak was declared in late January 2025, the Ministry of Health (MoH) has reported 14 cases, including four deaths. As of March 5, 2025, 192 new contacts have been identified and are currently under monitoring in Kampala, Ntoroko, and Wakiso, raising concerns over potential further spread. History and Severity of the Sudan Virus The Sudan virus was first identified in 1976 in Sudan. This marks the eighth recorded outbreak, with five occurring in Uganda and…

The National Economic Dialogue has served as a pivotal platform for addressing Ghana’s pressing economic challenges, according to Professor Sharif Mahmud Khalid, Economic Advisor at the Office of the Vice President. Speaking on Channel One TV on Saturday, March 8, 2025, he emphasized that the discussions were driven by extraordinary economic conditions, including financial struggles at the Bank of Ghana, rising inflation, currency instability, and the effects of the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme. A Timely Discussion Amid Economic Turmoil “We are not in normal times, and such circumstances call for discussions like this. When the central bank is reporting losses,…