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The Herald Today

22 July 2025

Opinion

ChatGPT’s Hidden Thirst: The Untold Environmental Cost of AI
ChatGPT’s Hidden Thirst: The Untold Environmental Cost of AI

In recent years, ChatGPT has become a household name, powering everything from casual questions to complex corporate workflows. Its rise...

By Zoobia Khan | July 22, 2025 | Category: Opinion, Tech

Democracy: Nearly 90% of Pakistanis View it as Crucial for Nation
Democracy: Nearly 90% of Pakistanis View it as Crucial for Nation

Pakistanis Affirm Belief in Democracy for Stability A recent nationwide survey indicates that a significant portion of Pakistan’s population believes...

By News-Editor | July 21, 2025 | Category: Breaking News, Latest, Opinion

Swat Valley Tragedy Exposes Government Negligence and Administrative Failure
Swat Valley Tragedy Exposes Government Negligence and Administrative Failure

The recent tragedy in Pakistan’s Swat Valley, where 18 members of a family from Sialkot drowned in the river, has...

By Web Desk | July 1, 2025 | Category: Opinion

The Force of Women Gathering in Guatemala: Community, Empowerment, Identity
The Force of Women Gathering in Guatemala: Community, Empowerment, Identity

I grew up in between two nations,” reflects Guadalupe over coffee in the Asociación de Mujeres (AMA) office a poignant...

By Web Desk | June 30, 2025 | Category: Opinion

PM Shehbaz Sharif’s Economic Vision Undermined by FBR’s CEO Arrest Powers
PM Shehbaz Sharif’s Economic Vision Undermined by FBR’s CEO Arrest Powers

The FBR’s new arrest powers cast a shadow over Pakistan’s investment climate, empowering bureaucrats to detain CEOs without due process....

By News-Editor | June 13, 2025 | Category: Opinion

Analyze Budget: Achieve Perfect Foresight
Analyze Budget: Achieve Perfect Foresight

Pakistani Budgetary Foresight for 2025-26 Considering previous fiscal plans and the current stringent International Monetary Fund (IMF) program, Pakistan’s budget...

By News-Editor | June 11, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest, Opinion

Industrial Meltdown and Rising Bank Defaults in Pakistan: Legal Gaps, Policy Failures, and Economic Fallout
Industrial Meltdown and Rising Bank Defaults in Pakistan: Legal Gaps, Policy Failures, and Economic Fallout

Pakistan’s industrial sectors are facing a deepening crisis marked by a sharp rise in non-performing loans (NPLs), deteriorating credit quality,...

By News-Editor | May 31, 2025 | Category: Business, Opinion

HRCP Urges Annulment of PECA Law
HRCP Urges Annulment of PECA Law

HRCP Report Highlights Flaws in Electronic Crimes Act, Calls for Repeal ISLAMABAD: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has...

By News-Editor | May 30, 2025 | Category: Breaking News, Cyber Crime, Latest, Opinion

Deregulation of Non-Essential Drug Prices Ensures Medicine Availability Without Indiscriminate Price Hikes
Deregulation of Non-Essential Drug Prices Ensures Medicine Availability Without Indiscriminate Price Hikes

The Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (PPMA) has endorsed the government’s recent decision to deregulate the prices of non-essential medicines. This...

By Web Desk | May 21, 2025 | Category: Breaking News, Health, Opinion

Hydropower Ventures in Distress
Hydropower Ventures in Distress

Hydropower Project Mismanagement The recent session of the National Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) revealed significant deficiencies and extensive financial...

By Web Desk | April 21, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest, Opinion

Wage Earners Get a Break
Wage Earners Get a Break

Economic Realities and Policy Challenges Following his participation in the inauguration of the ‘Made in Gujranwala Exhibition’ organized by the...

By Web Desk | April 18, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest, Opinion

Flood Havoc Across the Nation
Flood Havoc Across the Nation

Water Crisis in Sindh: A Historical Perspective and Current Challenges The residents of Sindh are grappling with critical issues of...

By Web Desk | April 18, 2025 | Category: Latest, Opinion

Punjab’s wheat strategy: A risky gamble
Punjab’s wheat strategy: A risky gamble

Punjab’s Wheat Policy Risks Crisis The Punjab government’s recent actions regarding wheat pricing are raising concerns, particularly after last year’s...

By Web Desk | April 17, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest, Opinion

The Hidden Mental Health Impacts of Climate Change
The Hidden Mental Health Impacts of Climate Change

Climate change extends beyond environmental degradation, significantly affecting mental health worldwide. Rising global temperatures and increased frequency of extreme weather...

By Web Desk | April 8, 2025 | Category: Health, Opinion, World

Headlines Don’t Tell the Whole Story: Let’s Talk About What’s Really Happening with Inflation
Headlines Don’t Tell the Whole Story: Let’s Talk About What’s Really Happening with Inflation

So, I was scrolling through the news the other day, and one headline stopped me mid-sip of my chai: “Healthcare...

By Editorial | February 11, 2025 | Category: Opinion

Experts Call on Government to Prioritize Sustainability Initiatives
Experts Call on Government to Prioritize Sustainability Initiatives

Environmental and economic sustainability are no longer optional; they are urgent priorities. Leading experts are urging the government to take...

By News-Editor | December 21, 2024 | Category: Opinion

Generational Shift in Chinese Perception of Pakistan: A New Era of Bilateral Relations
Generational Shift in Chinese Perception of Pakistan: A New Era of Bilateral Relations

The long-standing friendship between China and Pakistan, often referred to as “iron brothers,” has been a cornerstone of their bilateral...

By News-Editor | December 21, 2024 | Category: Opinion

PTI’s External Outreach: Strategic Gamble or Political Misstep?
PTI’s External Outreach: Strategic Gamble or Political Misstep?

In the ever-evolving landscape of Pakistan’s politics, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has embarked on a high-stakes external outreach strategy. Aimed...

By News-Editor | December 21, 2024 | Category: Opinion

Google Reintroduces Digital Fingerprinting to Enhance User Tracking
Google Reintroduces Digital Fingerprinting to Enhance User Tracking

Google has announced its plan to reintroduce digital fingerprinting technology as part of its strategy to refine user tracking and...

By News-Editor | December 21, 2024 | Category: Opinion

Debunking Myths About Military Justice: What You Need to Know
Debunking Myths About Military Justice: What You Need to Know

When people hear the term “military justice,” a slew of preconceived notions often comes to mind. For some, the concept...

By News-Editor | December 21, 2024 | Category: Opinion