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To change this harsh scenario for Pakistan in the next twenty years, the government must do something sufficient to take control of the situation. This would be the environmental reality of Pakistan that will certainly affect the country.

But in terms of Pakistan’s GDP growth rate, currently it is 6 per cent, it will have a GDP of $436 billion in 2030 and the per capita income would only be around $1800. With major part of the country’s budget given to military expenditures, it would be spending millions of dollars on militarisation by 2030. This will lead to slow growth rate of development in economy and a poor graph performance on literacy rate.

To take responsibility and to manage Pakistan’s natural resources, it is important that the government takes action now. Planning for a better future which will not only be environmentally secure but also politically viable, the experts should be paid heed to in the policy making circles. Already the region of South Asia is of global strategic importance to the superpowers. It is not just the oil, gas and petroleum that make this area politically sensitive, but on a scientific level too, the predictions are a bit frightening.

Hence, the solution that comes first to mind is to make policies and spend in the way of developing environmental infrastructure to change scenario in our favour that will provide for our agricultural backbone of the economy and sustain employment for the people.

Image captured from Geo News screen.

The parents of the Polish girl Anna, thus, arrived in Hyderabad on the invitation of Jibran’s parents and gladly gave their daughter’s hand into wedlock with Jibran after meeting the family. Anna also converted into Islam and changed her name to Hiba.

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[Guppu Exclusive] A reliable source close to Pakistani pop singer Annie Khalid has revealed that the producers of the upcoming Indian singing reality TV show Sur Kshetra which is all set to air on Sahara One TV channel of India, had approached Annie Khalid to come on board as the mentor of Pakistani team. The show’s format will feature a singing competition between the contestants from two traditionally rival nations India and Pakistan. And the two teams will be mentored and judged by Pakistani rockstar Atif Aslam and Indian playback singer Himesh Reshamiya.

The show is created by Gajendra Singh of Saibaba who has also created other popular Indian reality shows including Star Voice of India, Saregamapa, Chhotte Ustaad.

Even though the name of the show is Sur Kshetra, approaching Annie to mentor Pakistan’s side does raise an eyebrow! And not just her, the other two mentors aren’t very popular when it comes to traditional “sur” stuff. There have been several controversies about Atif, Himesh and Annie with regards to sur and accurate singing. The auditioning of the show has already begin and lets see where it gets. You might like to see the video clips from the press conference and the promo of the show.

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This images has been making its rounds across the social media spaces in Pakistan and abroad. The image in question is distributed by state influenced news agency APP (Associated Press of Pakistan) to the press and is blatantly photoshoped as an attempt to show the several times larger audience then the actual number of people present there. The image has gone viral over the internet media spaces of Pakistan. Social media seems to have taken yet another lead in this so called war between the conventional and new media as it has repeatedly proven that true voices can no longer be manipulated.

Lets see, all the previous political leaders and parties have given promises to the Pakistani people, and have unfortunately never fulfilled them. Is Imran Khan going to be one of them? I don’t think so and nor does the “tsunami” because he has something to give our country. Everyone probably sees something in him as he has been given the name “Quaid e Inqilaab”. If he rises to power, he is bound to bring a change as he has already proved himself with the examples of the 1992 Cricket World Cup, as well as his initiating step to build a cancer treatment hospital.

With that said, if he is in power, at least we will get rid of our ex-prisoner president who has done nothing except giving speeches on Benazir Bhutto’s death anniversary every year. Imran Khan has the leading capabilities, which is the reason why he led Pakistan to winning glory in the Cricket World Cup. He is the one person who wants to come in power, not for power, but to bring a change in Pakistan. At the moment, he has achieved a great amount of support by the youth, after all they are the future of Pakistan. In my opinion, he has the largest amount of supporters all over with the “tsunami” he brings in every rally of PTI.

After a very long time, the people of Pakistan have hope for change, as this time we think this hope will not be drained after he rises to power. Even if he tries, though it will take a very very long time with the current condition, I’m sure he can bring a change in our Pakistan.

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Disclaimer: Guppu Theory is a new segment on Guppu.com where we plan to feature the most interesting and maybe bizarre conspiracy theories circulating around the internet. We cut the word “conspiracy” because we won’t be sure what to make out of those theories. Therefore, we better call them Guppu theories and leave it for you to judge!

Description: The following picture’s been circulating across the internet which suggests Imran Khan is a secret worshipper of Baphomet, the imaginary satanic figure. Whether this was meant to be humour or an attempt to character-assassinate PTI’s chairman and cricket legend Imran Khan, you decide!

Red carpet memories from Pakistan Blog Awards 2010 - Photo: PCWorld Pakistan

It’s happening – It’s happening! The excitement might suggest I am about to become a father but that’s not true. I am excited for the 2nd season of the glorious, umm glamorous and prestigious Star Screen Awards Pakistan Blog Awards.Well the excitement is all about the biggest platform that recognizes the year long efforts of Pakistani bloggers which makes it no less than Oscars for bloggers.

The recent few years haven’t been easy for journalists/bloggers in Pakistan especially keeping in mind the fact how threatened the free speech here. Yet we have something to celebrate i.e. the bravery and courage of Pakistani bloggers who have stood against all odds and have participated in literally all sorts of activism. Not long ago we practically beat the shit out of dictatorship and have stood for democracy, free speech, equal rights and what not!

As matter of fact, I have been nominated this years Best Infotainment Blog category as well, but to be honest, winning or losing doesn’t matter anymore to me. It’s all about celebrating the colours and voices of Pakistan. Blogging practically on all the topics, Pakistan’s blogosphere or in fact the social-media-sphere has come a long way that it now seems to have almost every colour of the rainbow. Be it political activism, human rights activism, humor, entertainment, infotainment or virtually anything! Instead of writing anything fancy as my vote appeal, I’d dedicate this blog post to all the colours of Pakistan’s new media and blogging with a special thank to the organizing/sponsoring bodies of the awards. I’ll drink to all that, cheers!

Photo Credit: APP via PakistanToday

ISLAMABAD – Asad Shabbir, a 16-year-old blogger and writer, launched his debut novel,”Leo Solay” in an impressive ceremony organised by his alma mater, Berlin International School on Friday.

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