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 Biryani! Here's a simple recipe for delicious Pakistani-style biryani: Ingredients: - 1 cup basmati rice - 1 lb lamb or chicken, cut into small pieces - 2 medium onions, chopped - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 1 tablespoon ginger paste - 1 teaspoon cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon coriander powder - 1 teaspoon turmeric powder - 1 teaspoon red chili powder - Salt, to taste - 2 tablespoons ghee or oil - 2 cups water - Fresh cilantro, for garnish Instructions: 1. Prepare the rice: Rinse and soak basmati rice for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside. 2. Marinate the meat: Mix meat with yogurt, ginger paste, garlic, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes. 3. Cook the meat: Heat oil in a pan and cook the marinated meat until it's tender. Set aside. 4. Layer the biryani: In a large pot, layer the cooked rice, meat, and fried onions. 5. Steam the biryani: Cover the pot with a tight lid and steam the biryani over low heat for...

 Pakistani motorists are bracing for a substantial petrol-price hike starting July 2025. According to a May 30 notice, this follows modest June reductions of Rs 0.60–1/L, offset by pending fiscal measures  . The key driver: under the Budget 2025–26, federal authorities plan to raise the Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) from ~Rs 78 to Rs 100 per litre, alongside an additional *carbon levy (approx. Rs 5/L)*  . Non-cash (card) users may see slight rebates, but petrol prices overall are expected to climb. OGRA projections add ₹3–5/L due to new sales tax and margin adjustments to support OMCs and refineries—the total burden may exceed Rs 4/L  . IMF-recommended levies on cash transactions add about Rs 2/L further  . Result? Petrol prices could approach or surpass Rs 300/L by mid‑2025, sparking ripple effects: transportation, food, utilities—all likely to see cost increases. This could fuel broader inflation and public dissatisfaction  . In summary, while June off...

 A ceasefire is not just a pause in violence; it is a fragile lifeline for civilians, aid workers, and all those caught in the crossfire. It offers a moment of hope, a chance for negotiation, and an opportunity to prevent further bloodshed. Violating a ceasefire breaks trust and deepens suffering. Leaders must recognize their power and responsibility. Donald Trump, your words influence millions—please choose peace. Saying “I’d bow” to peace means prioritizing humanity over politics, restraint over provocation. Do not fuel division or encourage violations. Every broken ceasefire is a broken promise to those who dream of a better future. A ceasefire is a temporary suspension of fighting, intended to create space for peace and dialogue. Its success depends on all parties honoring the agreement. Violating a ceasefire can reignite violence, harm civilians, and damage credibility. When leaders like Donald Trump speak on conflicts, their influence carries weight. Therefore, it's vital for...